Worldwide Festivals in July

Summer travelers unite and celebrate! If you plan to travel or even do a little country hopping this July, we have just what you are looking for, some of the most exciting July celebrations worldwide.

Austria
World Bodypainting Festival
July 5 – 7, 2013
Seeboden, Carinthia

An enormous event with great music, body artwork, and awards. See The BossHoss, Stereo MCs, DJs, and many other bands. In addition, workshops, fireworks, exhibitions, and parties take place throughout the event.

Cuba
Fiesta del Fuego (Festival of Fire)
July 3 - 9, 2013 (Festival)
Last week of July (Carnival)
Santiago

Music, dance, and parades abound in this panoramic, small town. The vibrant colors, foods, sounds, bonfires, and rum will keep your feet moving throughout this entire week as you join in ousting the evil that has accumulated over the last year. In addition, for the last week of the month, an enormous carnival takes place, making tiny Santiago one of the most exciting destinations this July.

England
Nozstock
July 26 - 28
Herefordshire

Eccentricity, wonderful music, performing arts, and laughs abound in this low-key event where upcoming acts and artists perform. For a great price and a wonderful weekend of upcoming talent, Nozstock will not disappoint.

Womad
The last weekend of July: 25 – 28, 2013
Charlton Park, Malmesbury, Wiltshire

Started by former Genesis lead singer Peter Gabriel, Womad gives upcoming and celebrated musicians worldwide an opportunity to perform for the masses. The most exciting part is the diversity of the acts.

Japan
Gion Matsuri and the Yoiyama Festival
July 14 – 17, 2013
Yasaka-jinja Shrine, Kyoto

This citywide party takes to the streets with an enormous parade of over 30 rolling floats called yamaboko throughout the nights of July 14 – 16, leading up to the main attraction on July 17. With festive music, lights, and even Kyoto residents opening their homes to display valuable art collections, this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and truly experience Japanese tradition.

Scotland
Tin the Park
July 12-14, 2013
Balado, Kinross-shire

An incredible music festival drawing bands from around the world. Headlining this year at this enormous, multi-stage event are Mumford & Sons, Rihanna, and The Killers.

Turkey
Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling
July 1 - 7, 2013
Kirkpinar, Edirne

One of the oldest competitions in the world and the most popular national sport of Turkey, the Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling championship takes place in late June or early July each year.

Select your next travel destination this July. Find a unique experience, make numerous memories, and enjoy every minute of your vacation.