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The Chocolate Festival
Radol'ca inspires with its numerous 'sweet' attractions; the old town centre, Avsenik's music, the pristine surroundings, preserved village centres, the deep-rooted traditions of iron forging and beekeeping, and culinary specialities. You will be enticed by the vast choice of pralines, chocolates, desserts and other chocolate delights. In addition to tasting chocolate, which takes place through the purchase of tasting coupons, visitors have the chance to meet some of Slovenia's chocolate …
Madeira Wine Festival
The Wine Festival is one of Madeira's many tourist attractions an event that pays tribute to this precious nectar and its undeniable socioeconomic significance. Taking place in the midst of the vintages (late August, early September), this event aims to recreate the old traditions of its locals, which were developed over centuries of labor in viticulture. The Madeira Wine Festival celebrations are a tribute to the effort involved in its production and at the same time serves to promote and to …
Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest is the biggest beer festival in the world that attracts thousands of visitors from different countries. It has a long tradition: it was founded in 1810 and initially started as a horse race. Over time, it has been subject to a lot of changes becoming a major exhibition of beer, undoubtedly one of the most popular symbols of Germany in general, and especially, Munich. Oktoberfest takes place in Theresienwiese, near Central Station. It’s the perfect place to taste the Munich beer …
Monte Carlo’s Gastronomy Fair
Monte Carlo’s Gastronomy Fair is a paradise for gourmets and gourmands, with lots of temptations for the most exquisite palates: champagne, foie gras, seafood, truffles, caviar, chocolates and sweets, authentic flavours of the region, exotic tastes, and the list goes on! And of course there is wine available from all wine regions, from intense Merlots to delicate Chardonnays. For three days, visitors can spend hours exploring gastronomic delights and enjoying cuisine experiences such as …
Stuttgart Wine Festival
Stuttgart Wine Festival is a quiet celebration of Swabian gemütlichkeit – there are no fairground rides or loud music. Instead, 120 stalls are set up in the heart of the city decorated with vines and serving typical Swabian dishes such as maultaschen (ravioli), kässpätzle (cheese noodles) and ofaschlupfer (sweat bread pudding) along with a range of regional wines. The surrounding wine region, one of the largest in Germany, plays a significant part in the Stuttgart locals' other passions: …
Preuvenemint
During the last week of August each year, food lovers have a must-attend date in Maastricht, the gastronomic capital of the Netherlands. The Preuvenemint will take place in the Vrijthof Square that is transformed into the Netherlands' largest open-air restaurant. With its 40 stands, the event provides visitors with the chance to taste a wide range of different products and experience many spectacular culinary sensations. Each year the event attracts 100,000 visitors and guests can enjoy …
Grape and Wine Festival
In the beginning of September the medieval city of Grevenmacher celebrates the Grape and Wine Festival, a three-day-long event that brings together the worldwide appreciated Luxembourg wines and crémants. The event provides an exceptional opportunity to winegrowers for the public to discover their goods but it also provides visitors with a unique chance to taste them, enjoy a fun program full of plenty of entertainment and to also discover the most important wine region in Luxembourg. The Grape …
Rioja Alavesa Wine Harvest Festival
Each year, after the crushing of the grapes and the tasting of the first must, the tasting of the wines from the Rioja Alavesa begins. Labastida will be filled with stands dedicated to the different localities that make up the Rioja Alavesa region. Additionally, the extensive programme of events includes an aizkolaris (wood chopping) tournament, a local lunch, performances by musical and dance groups, games and activities of various kinds for children, parades with traditional folkloric music …
St. Moritz Gourmet Festival
At 1,856 meters above sea level, enjoying the special surroundings of the Upper Engadin Lake, Saint Moritz is well known as one of the most cosmopolitan and chic destinations in the world. Each year it is transformed into a paradise for gourmet fans, thanks to the Saint Moritz Gourmet Festival. This event has gained cult status throughout the world as a high gastronomy date and the 2015 edition boasts eight exceptional international master chefs and a lot of activities that will please gourmet …
La Tomatina
The origins of this mass tomato battle date back to a fight amongst children in 1945 and it has been celebrated every year since then. It gets underway at 9am, in the town square, with rolls and pastries provided for breakfast by the Town Hall. Little by little, the square fills with people. Before the battle, a huge pole is erected. It is covered with soap and has a leg of ham on the end. The most daring try to climb as high as possible to get their hands on the prize, to the general delight …