Top 6 Events in August You Shouldn't Miss

 

Celebrate the last month of summer enjoying numerous events all over Europe. Savor specialties from all over the world while discovering the flavorful world of beverages in France or Germany and have fun in Spain during the one-of-a-kind La Tomatina festival! Sounds like a fun getaway, doesn't it?

Berlin Beer Festival
Beer Festival

Celebration in Germany

Berlin, Germany
first weekend in August
www.carnifest.com/beer-festival

Visit the capital of Germany and celebrate the International Berlin Beer Festival! The area of the event is divided into sectors according to the beer regions since the three-day festival provides 1800 kinds of beer from over 80 countries. Bottoms up!

Frankfurt Apple Wine Festival
Frankfurt Apple Wine Festival

Celebration in Germany

Frankfurt, Germany
August 14th - 23th, 2020
www.frankfurt-tourismus.de/apple

Celebrate the iconic Apple Wine Festival in one of the largest cities in Germany, Frankfurt. The festival boasts not only plenty of opportunities to enjoy a glass of the traditional beverage but entertainment and amusing events as well.

Ferragosto
Ferragosto

Celebration in Italy

Across the whole country
15th of August
www.thelocal.it/ferragosto-italy

Celebrate Ferragosto like a real Italian! Coinciding with the day of the Assumption of Mary, the celebration is actually believed to date back to the 18th century BC and mark the victory of Emperor Augustus. During the holiday, the locals usually go on a short getaway to the seaside or enjoy other leisurely activities.

Pinot Noir Day
Pinot Noir Day

Celebration in France

Across the whole country
18th of August
www.winethirtyflight.com/pinot-noir

While exploring stunning France, take the opportunity to celebrate the day of one of the most popular wines, the Pinot Noir. The grape variety used for the production of this flavorful wine originated in the Burgundy Region and the beverage itself is nowadays an inseparable part of the culture in the area.

Saint-Louis Festival
Saint-Louis Festival

Celebration in France

Sete, France
August 20th - 25th
www.theculturetrip.com/water

Enjoy a game on the river, the traditional water jousting competition in Sete, France, during the Saint-Louis Festival. The authentic games in France are held since 1666 and attract crowds of visitors and locals likewise to admire the unique sight.

La Tomatina
La Tomatina

Celebration in Spain

Bunol, Spain
last Wednesday of August
www.tomatina.es

Visit the small village of Bunol near Valencia to participate in one of the craziest events in the world, La Tomatina. During the fun event, 120 tonnes of red tomatoes are used for people to actually pelt each other with them on the streets!