Festivals

Waterfront hog roast for Deal Regatta Week
To mark Deal Regatta Week, which includes a Carnival procession, a “Party on the Prom” and funfair on Walmer Green, the Beachbrow Hotel is to host a hog roast and barbecue.
'A very good year' for the Connecticut Wine Festival
With the increasing popularity of Connecticut wines, every year is “a very good year” for the Connecticut Wine Festival, say participating wineries, all of which are members of the Connecticut Vineyard and Winery Association (CVWA).

Experience Dive Fest in Dominica
This year’s Dive Fest takes place in Dominica next month and fans of the underwater world are invited to experience the Caribbean’s longest running diving festival!

Enjoy a jazz infused stay on the Cote d’Azur
Music lovers can ‘Hit the Right Note’ this July 14th-24th with a jazz infused stay on the Cote d’Azur, at the 5 star Le Mas Candille in Mougins.
Enjoy flamenco fun at La Manga Club
Dance enthusiasts can enjoy one of Spain’s premier flamenco festivals thanks to the prestigious La Manga Club resort.
Air Europa takes off to Mexico
Air Europa’s new route to Mexico City will be up and flying from Saturday 2 July, ferrying holidaymakers and sunseekers to the Latino hot spot four times a week.
T in the Park audience gets active
Next month’s T in the Park audience will be getting ‘active’ onsite as they are invited to take part in the T-Dance – a fun dance routine which will take place at 3pm on the festival’s Main Stage on Sunday 10th July.

Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival
Lovers of fresh local produce and the sunny outdoors are welcomed to the Isle of Man Food and Drink Festival taking place on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September 2011.

Celebrate all things Mini at Gaydon Mini Festival
Thousands of people will be celebrating all things Mini at the annual Gaydon Mini Festival on Sunday 3 July at the Heritage Motor Centre.
Refresh yourself at T in the Park
Refresh at T in the Park is back for 2011 and this year it’s bigger and better than ever, doubling in size to help festival goers look their best all weekend.
Serbia hosts a trio of festivals
Serbia is home to three huge festivals that all take place within one week in August and promise an experience to be found unlike anywhere else in the world.

Bryan Webb shares seafood culinary secrets
Bryan Webb, chef/patron at the Michelin rated Tyddyn Llan in Denbighshire, will be sharing the secrets of cooking seafood at the Aberaeron Seafood Festival on July 10.

Summer in Sardinia with Sardatur Holidays
Summer in Sardinia is not just a great place to soak up the sun on pristine beaches it’s also the best time of year to join in a huge range of traditional island events and festivals, some dating back many hundreds of years.
Festival frolics take toll on wallets
As the outdoor events season gets underway, research by Post Office Home Insurance reveals that people attending musical festivals and sporting events will spend on average £187.30 per person on tickets and spending money - with some expecting to spend as much as £550.
Cool camping - festival fever and holiday fun
The coolest VW Camper of them all - the cult 1965 split screen - is back and more fun than ever before.