DI A R Y
BRISTOL BALLOON FIESTA LA TOMATINA MUNCHER OKTOBERFEST
7 – 10 August 2009 26 August 2009 19 September – 4 October 2009
Ashton Court Estate, England Valencia, Spain Munich, Germany
Set in the rolling parkland of Ashton A famous, but most unusual and very The world’s largest celebration of
Court Estate, Bristol’s International messy festival, which is essentially a beer – with parades, entertainment,
Balloon Fiesta is one of the biggest huge food fi ght with 25 tons of tomatoes folkloric dancers and of course – Beer
outdoor events in England. Hosted by in one day. Over 20,000 people take and Risenbrezn (giant pretzels)! Don’t
the Discovery Channel, this year’s event part in this event, the town’s streets miss the Costume and Rifl emen’s
will feature 150 hot air balloons and turn into salsa! Don’t wear anything Parade on Sunday the 20 September.
off er a wealth of family entertainment, you want to keep. Free. Other important events are the Parade
attracting half a million visitors. From Web: www.latomatina.org of Oktoberfest Landlords, the Offi cial
early morning to late in the evening, Tapping of the Key, Oktoberfest Mass
visitors can enjoy shows and displays,
LAST NIGHT AT THE PROMS
and much more. Make reservations
including jousting, funfairs and fi eld early for tents if you want a seat.
12 September 2009
gun demonstrations as well as live music Reservations require the purchase of
Royal Albert Hall, London
with a top line-up of pop stars. Free. food vouchers and many require 10
This is the last night of the annual
Web: www.bristolfi esta.co.uk reservations to secure a table.
music festival sponsored by the BBC
Web: www.oktoberfest.de
that has over 75 concerts on off er
MOORS & CHRISTIANS FESTIVAL
during the Proms. A “prom” means a
12 – 16 August 2009
Promenade Concert, where part of the
NFL AMERICAN FOOTBALL 2009
Alicante, Spain
audience stands in a “promenade” area
25 October 2009
The festivities in the Altozano district
of the performance hall. The “Last
Wembley Stadium, London
are held in the middle of August. They
Night at the Proms” is the most popular
For the third time in sports history, an
start with the opening proclamation and
performance at Royal Albert Hall. It’s
American football game will take place
the arrival of the Moors and Christians.
fun and a real British tradition with
as part of the NFL in London. The
Flower off erings are also organised in
audience participation. This a very
Tampa Bay Buccaneers versus the New
honour of the Patron, the “Virgen de
popular event so refer to the website for
England Patriots. This sporting event
la Asunción”, and there are fi rework
event details and ticket bookings.
is fast becoming a tradition and sells out
displays, open-air dancing and street
Tickets: From £5 - £90
almost as soon as the tickets go on sale.
parades. Free.
Tel: +44 (0)845 401 5040
Tickets: From £55 - £399
Web: www.comunitatvalenciana.com
Web: www.bbc.co.uk
Tel: +44 (0)845 676 2007
Web: www.wembleystadium.com
PALIO DI SIENA
FESTIVAL DU FILM AMERICAIN
13 – 16 August 2009
4 – 13 September 2009
DIJON GASTRONOMIC FAIR 2009
Siena, Italy
Normandy, France
30 October – 11 November 2009
World famous horserace through the
The 34th Annual American Film
Dijon, France
streets of Siena. The Palio is run to
Festival in the city of Deauville will
The 79th year at the eighth largest
celebrate the miraculous apparition of
see a host of stars, actors, directors and
food festival in France. With over 550
the Virgin Mary near the old houses
producers who have devoted their talent
exhibitors and 200,000 visitors every
OM
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W that belonged to Provenzano Salvani. It
to cinema. Tickets include entrance to
year, you will fi nd the best in food,
includes a procession around the Piazza
all American Nights events.
gastronomy, wines and local products.
AINONVIE
del Campo. Free
Tickets: €43 (1-day)/€146 (10-day pass)
Tickets: €5 (Adult) and €3 (Children)
BRIT Web: www.ilpalio.org
Web: www.festival-deauville.com
Web: www.dijon-expocongres.com
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