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Upcoming Events
Hermanus Whale Festival, Cape Town, 24 - 28 September 2010 Celebrating the Southern Right Whale, the annual festival offers
art and crafts, theatre, music, a half marathon and surf festival
in addition to some of the best shore-based whale watching
opportunities in the world. Hermanus boasts the world's only Whale
Crier who alerts visitors to whale sightings with a kelp horn every
day during whale season. Every year from July to September the
Southern Right Whales... read more
Oktoberfest, Munich, 18 September to 3 October 2010 At the end of September/beginning of October each year all roads
in Munich lead to the Theresienwiese, a giant grass meadow about
the size of 20 football fields near the centre of the city. The
occasion is the world's biggest party, the Munich Oktoberfest. The
field becomes a beer-drinking city, complete with its own post
office, police force and fire department, and most importantly
numerous huge... read more
New Zealand Fashion Week, Auckland, 24 - 24 September 2010 International fashion buyers and writers descend on Auckland
during October each year to celebrate in grand style the unique
indigenous-inspired collections of New Zealand’s talented
designers. About 50 designers show their collections at this major
event. Some shows are open to the general public, but on the final
day of the week everyone can join in the fashion extravaganza when
Aotea Square becomes a hive of... read more
Thailand International Swan Boat Races, Bangkok, 18-20 September 2010 Racing the graceful oriental Swan Boats has become an
international sport with more than 20 teams, including England,
Australia and the United States, participating in the annual world
championships held in November in Bangkok, on the river near the
ancient capital of Siam, Ayutthaya. The elegant swan boats are
long, narrow round-bottomed boats with upturned bows intricately
carved that resemble swan heads, while the stern represents... read more
Mid-Autumn/Moon Festival, Hong Kong City, 22 September 2010 One of the major festivals celebrated in Hong Kong, the Moon
Festival is also one of the most widely celebrated festivals for
Chinese all over the world, and is traditionally a time for family
reunions. At this time of year the moon is thought to be the
biggest, brightest and most beautiful, and to celebrate this
sighting colourful lanterns in a variety of traditional shapes... read more
Port of Los Angeles Lobster Festival, Los Angeles, 17 - 19 September 2010 The world’s largest lobster festival is one of the
city’s great food events, in deference to the Maine lobster.
The focus is on fresh steamed hot lobster meals, but in addition
there is a variety of other seafood done the Californian way, as
well as many international dishes. The festival also features
non-stop live entertainment and activities for all ages, from
magicians and lobster-calling contests, to... read more
National Championship Indian Pow Wow, Dallas-Fort Worth, 10-12 September 2010 This annual Indian Pow Wow has been a highlight of the Dallas
calendar for more than 40 years. Several hundred Native Americans,
representing dozens of tribes from across the United States, take
part in the two-day Pow Wow. Colourful tribal dance contests,
Indian arts and crafts, tepees, ceremonies, food booths and much
more characterise this event that not only brings tribes together,
but also provides an... read more
State Fair of Texas, Dallas-Fort Worth, 24 September to 17 October 2010 The State Fair of Texas is more than just an event; having run
since 1886 it is one of the oldest and most revered traditions in
the Lone Star State, along with cotton candy and corndogs. 'Big
Tex', a towering friendly-faced animated cowboy figure, greets the
crowds who flock to the 23-day fair which offers an abundance of
exhibits, entertainment, livestock events, contests, fun rides
(including... read more
The Great American Beer Festival, Denver, 16 - 18 September 2010 The statistics involved in this, the world's biggest gathering
of varieties of the brown brew under one roof, are mind-boggling,
but all go to prove that it is worth travelling to Denver in
September! More than 330 breweries are represented and there are
close on 1,500 brands of beer on offer on the festival floor. The
accompanying brewers' competition draws around 2,000 entries. The
beer is... read more
Mid-Autumn Festival, Singapore, 14 September 2010 Taking place on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, this
festival is sometimes referred to as 'Lantern Festival' (not to be
confused with the Lantern Festival which ends Chinese New Year) or
'Mooncake Festival' in Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines due
to the intergral part moon cakes play in the festival. It
commemorates the 14th-century revolution led by Yuan Zhang who
smuggled notes inside... read more
Prague Autumn Festival, Prague, September to October 2010 This international festival of classical music ends the European
summer music festival season and has gained renown for its
programme of celebrated musicians. The festival is held at various
venues around Prague, although many of the concerts take place at
the Rudolfinium.
... read more
Kings Park Festival, Perth, 1 - 30 September 2010 Western Australia is renowned for the breathtaking beauty of its
wild flowers, which put on a stunning show in spring each year. The
state's natural beauties attract thousands of tourists and the best
place to see them in all their glory is at the Wildflower Festival
at King's Park Botanic Garden in Perth. Spectacular spring flowers
combine with an itnernational focus, including cultural activities,
workshops and... read more
Moon Festival, Shanghai, 22 September 2010 One of China's most beloved cultural celebrations is the Moon
Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival, marking the end of the harvest
season. Main symbol of the festival is the baking and eating of
Moon Cakes: round pastries with sweet fillings. In Shanghai the
favourite filling is red bean paste. Houses are decorated with
coloured animal-shaped paper lanterns and altars are piled with
round fruits to symbolise the... read more
Bard on the Beach, Vancouver, 3 June to 25 September 2010 One of Vancouver's most endearing summer events is a picnic in
Vanier Park followed by an evening performance of Shakespeare.
Plays are performed in huge open-ended tents overlooking the
picturesque English Bay with a mountain backdrop. Plays of past
seasons have included Twelfth Night, King Lear, The Tempest and
Titus Andronicus.
... read more
Budapest Autumn Festival, Budapest, 24 September - 10 October 2010 On the other side of the seasons to the Spring Festival is this
Autumnal celebration of contemporary arts. A wide selection
including music, arts, dance, theatre, photography, film and
computer-generated art take place at various venues throughout the
city. Artists include both local and international acts.
... read more
Ganesh Chaturthi, Mumbai, 11 September 2010 Ganesh Chaturthi or Ganesh Utsav celebrates the birthday of
Ganesha, the elephant-headed God of Wisdom and Prosperity.
Celebrations are held throughout India and this is one of the
highlights of the year for tourists visiting the country. The
festival culminates in the murti of Ganesha being submerged in the
Arabian Sea.
... read more
Monaco Yacht Show, Monte-Carlo, 22 - 25 September 2010 Each year, nearly 100 of the world's most spectacular yachts are
put on display for boat-lovers and professionals alike and there
are also various related exhibits to explore. The focus is on
luxury and elegance and the who's who of Monaco is usually in
attendance.
... read more
Monterey Jazz Festival, San Francisco, 17 - 19 September 2010 The Monterey Jazz Festival is one of the oldest and most famous
annual jazz festivals in the world. Throughout the decades, some of
the greatest names in jazz have played including Dizzy Gillespie,
Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday, McCoy Tyner and Oscar Peterson.
The main focus of the festival is jazz education with several
workshops held over the weekend.
... read more
Annual Buffalo Roundup, Black Hills, 27 September 2010 Those who wish they'd been around to see the days when the bison
ruled the plains should plan a visit to South Dakota during the
Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup. Visitors to this key area in the
campaign to save bison from extinction can experience the rumble of
hundreds of bison stampeding past, as South Dakota cowboys herd
them to corrals for yearly testing, branding... read more
Vinos y Bodegas Wine Exhibition, Buenos Aires, 22 - 25 September 2010 Representatives from more than 100 of the country's wineries
(bodegas) gather together under one roof and the public can sip and
swill to their hearts' content. The Vinos y Bodegas Wine Exhibition
is held at La Rural exhibition centre. Vino Express, organised by
the Argentinean Association of Sommeliers, is a circuit of
different stands where visitors can find out about specific wine
regions, soils and terrains,... read more
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