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Events for 2010
Aberdeen Country Fair Hundreds of visitors visit Belmont Street each year to browse the booths set up by local farmers and crafters, and overflowing with tasty treats and beautiful souvenirs. Shoppers can find anything from beer and beef, to fish from the harbor, and even handy crafts useful at home. Whatever your shopping list entails, it’s all waiting for you at this Aberdeen Fair!
International Comedy Festival Thousands of people visit Glasgow every year for this side splitting, knee slapping, hilarious good time! Last year’s festival was the largest so far, selling 75,000 tickets, and featured over 300 live acts throughout the city; 2010’s event is predicted to be even bigger! The best comedian and comediennes from all over the UK are just dying to try out their new material on you! No pity laughs necessary, these professionals are VERY FUNNY!
Easter Beer Festival Winter Gardens will host this year’s CAMRA rally, which presents itself as one of the largest beverage celebrations in the region. Excite your palette by sampling over 180 “real” ales and sweet ciders, and enjoying the most decadent food imaginable. Adding live musical entertainment to the mix, this event is a delightful end to the solemn Lenten season.
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival Speyside celebrates the "water of life" with an annual festival that showcases the regions best malt, and single malt whisky. There are around 100 distilleries in the area, many of which produce some of the world’s finest whisky. There is no single main area for this celebration, but rather the distilleries open up their doors to the public for tasting, tours and appreciation. Its remote location offers the perfect setting for a relaxing stay, especially at one of the many bed and breakfasts in the area.
Alternative Miss World Hosted by London's culture and fashion icon, Mr. Andrew Logan, this unusual beauty pageant showcases some of London’s most creative contestants, using a combination of fashion and zany art work in a grand competition for the crown. Tickets sell out quickly, so act fast!!
Etruria Canal Festival This delightful festival is found on the banks of the Trent, Mersey, and Caldon Canals, which is an ideal background for this summer event. Stroll through the booths of delicious local foods, partake in vessel-painting activities, and finish the day with a relaxing boat ride down the soothing river. This is the perfect place to visit during your vacation to the UK!
Fort William Mountain Bike UCI World Cup Stop into Fort William this June for the Scottish leg of the UCI World Cup Championships. This extreme competition takes place on the slopes of the tallest mountain in the UK, Ben Nevis, and is made up of three different events; a cross country race, a short track race and long track downhill race. Join spectators from all over the world to watch these exciting thrill seekers!
Highland Games Scotland gears up for their own version of a Strongman competition in 2010’s Highland Games. Amateurs and professionals alike compete against one another in ultimate tests of strength, skill, and technique, and challenge themselves with various games like Stone Toss and Weight throw, not to mention numerous wrestling matches. Live Celtic music is provided by a plethora of different entertainers, and the famous Scottish kilts are worn by most participants. Delve deep into Scottish tradition, by visiting this exciting UK event this upcoming June!
Wimbledon Championships Deemed the greatest tennis competition in the world, not to mention the most widely known, Wimbledon proves the validity of their grand reputation once again this upcoming summer. Centre Court, loved by players and fans alike, offers a unique intimacy between athletes and their supporters, as the stands sit almost on the court itself. Witness the most exhilarating match-ups between the world’s best right up close, all the while keeping your appetite satisfied with tasty strawberries and crème delights. Weather delays are quite consistent during this rainy season however, so make sure to bring an adequate umbrella!
Camp Bestival Lulworth Castle turns into a fairytale epicenter of camping excitement during their annual family focused carnival. This festival truly outdoes itself every year, and attracts visitors from all over the globe with numerous opportunities for outdoor fun. Some of the most popular activities to sign up for include medieval jousting displays, interactive musical performances, a children’s playground, and circus acts galore. Don’t put off your dream vacation to the UK, especially during the recently acclaimed “Best Family Festival of 2009.”
Grassroots Free Festival The Grassroots Free Festival is a huge party full of unusual entertainment. Experience events that you would not ordinarily find at other festivals, fire eating, stilt walking, and break dancing, to name a few. The event is serenaded by musicians from around the world, which adds a lively vibe to the whole setting.
World Pipe Band Championships Pipe bands from all corners of the world gather in Glasgow every August to compete in the International Bagpipe Championships; and it will surprise you where some groups are from! From children to professional pipers, every musician is outfitted head to toe in traditional Highland Dress; men don their finest kilts, sporran’s (the Gaelic term for purse), calf socks, and customized black jackets, while the women wear their individual clans’ kilt, with practical dancing pumps, and fluffy blouses. Witness a true Scottish custom by attending the musical event that brings all nations together with beautiful Celtic melodies.
Maidstone Beer and Hop Festival Relax and enjoy some of the best in beer and food in England. The festival allows visitors to harvest hops that will be brewed into future beer. Here you can watch the process of beer production while enjoying food stands and live music.
Regent Street Festival Regent Street is shut down to traffic and becomes a centre for music, live entertainment, and SHOPPING! There are two stages for live concerts, and a separate stage for theater performances. This year's event will be sure to appeal to all of your senses with exotic food, music, and lively dancing.
Highland Feast This is the largest food event in Scotland occurring each year. The Highland Feast offers a varied assortment of food events ranging from seafood and cheese to great teas and wines.
Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight Helping promote their hopeful reputation as the Land of Food and Drink, Scotland offers this massive celebration in honor of the local produce and culture. Highlighting local treasures that have been developed by the rich soils of this beautiful country, this year's event will certainly hold true to its promise of satisfying all visitors' senses.
Ludlow Marches Food & Drink Festival This festival of gastronomy is one of the tastiest events in all of the UK. Held within ancient castle walls, this small town event brings together over 130 local suppliers, who will be offering delicious samples of a large variety of meats, ciders, and beer.
Wells Festival of Literature Here you can mingle with your favorite authors, compete in the poetry competition, and listen to lectures by numerous writters, journalists, and broadcasters. This event provides a meeting place for book fans and writers alike, and even features a grand book sale.
Apple Day and Harvest Fair The birthplace of William Shakespeare puts on this annual crafts fair. The event features numerous local agricultural activities such as cider making and pastry tastings. YUM! What a perfect event to celebrate the fall season!
Sugarcraft and Cake Decorating Show This trade show provides visitors with everything they need to improve upon and expand their cake making skills. The event is held at the Birmingham National Exhibition Center and offers cake decorating demonstrations and workshops with supplies for sale. If you are confident in your ability to make the best, compete in the contest; there are multiple categories, and tons of prizes and giveaways!
Remembrance Day Service and Parade The brave soldiers of both World Wars are remembered during this beautiful tribute. The event is marked with a wreath laying ceremony, lead by the Royal Family, and is televised nation wide.
The Magic of Christmas The Christmas season is in full swing during this festive event. Bring the entire family to the Birmingham Exhibition Centre to watch the many live shows and enjoy fairground rides. There are numerous market stalls help with Christmas shopping and of course Saint Nick is available to meet and greet. |
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