Though Europe is mostly on vacation this month, they still need a good reason to party and celebrate. Today’s blog features some of Europe’s best festivals in the Month of August.
The Salzburg Festival is an arts festival in Salzburg, Austria that lasts all month and features some of the world’s best music and theatre. http://www.salzburgerfestspiele.at/
The Edinburgh International Festival in Scotland is similar, starting on August 14th and lasting through September 6th. This is a must see for culture and arts lovers. http://www.eif.co.uk/faqs
Maybe the most unique festival in Europe, La Tomatina is a world famous food fight featuring tomatoes. The city of Bunol in Valencia, Spain erupts in what is every elementary students’ dream lunch the last Wednesday of every August! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdgVULWrPfE
Courtesy of Wikipedia
Midnattsloppet is Sweden’s answer to the Boston Marathon. This six mile run in Stockholm starts at midnight and has more of a party feel. 20,000 racers quickly breeze through the run while thousands more have a huge celebration along the course. http://www.midnattsloppet.com/start/index.cfm
We will highlight festivals every month on this blog. What are your favorite festivals of the world? Discuss anything and everything by commenting below and don’t forget to visit http://www.jetsetpilot.com/ when we officially launch the website in September. We enjoy hearing from you!
Oktoberfest!!! Although you don't need to go to Germany to experience this festival. Hofbrauhous's are popping up all over the states including Pittsburgh and Las Vegas and are open year round!
ReplyDeleteFind the closest Hofbrauhaus near you!
http://www.hofbrauhaus.us/content/?c=4