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A celebration of culture and the past, Soma Nomaoi is an annual festival in Japan observed for over 1,000 years. The primary attraction is the Kachu Keiba. In essence, 1,000 warriors dressed in ancient co...
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National Rain Day originated in 1873 and picked up steam in the 1930s through newspaper articles. It is a bit of summer fun at its height, somewhat like groundhog day. Will it rain or not? Will he see his...
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Summer signals the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival. Established in 1971, the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival honors the life and works of Bix Beiderbecke, a world-renowned musician who died...
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Created in 1991 in Chicago, Lollapalooza is an annual music festival that features an eclectic collection of popular music genres, including alternative rock, heavy metal, punk rock, hip-hop, and electron...
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The thunder of chainsaws, the quick-footed birlers, the brute strength of sawyers and choppers, and the agility of pole climbers will keep your heart pounding throughout this fantastic world championship...
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Musikfest in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, is one of the largest annual non-gated music festivals in the United States. Non-gated means FREE. For ten days in late July or August, Bethlehem fills with music f...
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State Fairs are an American tradition and feature carnival rides, livestock competitions, baking competitions, live music and vendors from all over the state demonstrating products and services. The Wisco...
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Ardbeg Day celebrates the kickoff of summer with local carnivals featuring Ardbeg Whisky in multiple countries worldwide.
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First held in 1959, the Castroville Artichoke Food & Wine Festival is a two-day event held at the Monterey County Fairgrounds celebrating the artichoke and other foods and products from California: live m...
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Europe has some fascinating traditions, often originating in ancient pagan traditions or Christianity. The Baby Jumping Festival of Castrillo de Murcia, Spain, is one such amusing event. The festival's ma...
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Every year since 1904, Leipzig, Germany, has hosted a music festival celebrating composer Johann Sebastian Bach. In this city, Bach composed many of his most beloved pieces. The Leipzig Bach Music Festiva...
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The Bathing and Basking Festival (Xi Shai Jie) is a Chinese tradition that provides the opportunity to clean closets and air out the wardrobe. In Chinese culture, cleanliness is essential. Even sweepin...
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Promoted and featuring the organic beer and sustainability industries, this annual celebration raises awareness about organic beer and sustainable living. A family event features over 50 organic beers, ci...
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The Bloomsday Festival is a week-long celebration in Ireland leading up to Bloomsday, June 16th. The week is a literary exploration of the life and works of James Joyce, who wrote "Ulysses." The Bloomsd...
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Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, began in 2002, taking inspiration from music festivals of the 60s and 70s like Woodstock. "Bonnaroo" is Creole slang for "a really good time." Th...
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Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, began in 2002, taking inspiration from music festivals of the 60s and 70s like Woodstock. "Bonnaroo" is Creole slang for "a really good time." Th...
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The first National Cherry Festival was in 1925. This annual fair attracts people from around the world to Traverse City, Michigan. Festivities include an air show, live concerts and of course everything c...
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Children's Day in China is a national celebration of the joys of childhood. Parents are encouraged to do something special with their children and spend quality time together. Throughout the nation, pagea...
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Each June, the CMA Music Festival showcases country music artists like Luke Bryan, Jake Owen, The Band Perry, Eric Church, Dwight Yoakum, Alan Jackson, Martina McBride, Reba McIntyre, Brad Paisley, Keith...
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Ducasse de Mons (Doudou) is an eight-day festival running Sunday through Sunday, including a Friday night concert, festivities, the procession, Car d'Or, and the fight between Saint George and the dragon...