Even if you hate camping and the outdoors, I think everyone should try it at least once. It was actually a lot less hippie than I was thinking it was going to be. The level of creativity, art, and community is astounding. from madmojo

    This is the great festival of lights. In a couple of day the whole INDIA is gonna be seen covered with lights everyone gonna be enjoying the festival. In this festival people share sweets, wear new dresses , burst crackers etc. from care

    Mardi Gras is full of party people, great music, and beautiful floats!! I cant wait for the celebrations to begin! from anonymous

    It was a total blast! Lots of cheese tasting, learning and talking to cheese-makers. Hosted by the California Artisan Cheese Guild. from tielesse

    I love being in Japan in Cherry Blossom time, it is stunning. Washington DC ain't half bad either. from tioga - liked from kylie's entry

    They're so much fun to watch. Playing with them is fun, too, but just slightly more dangerous. :) from kevinwi

    Come learn about how Costa Rican Puppets are made, how the tradition is being revived and share in the celebration of Costa Rican traditions... from evelynsaenz

    I love Easter. Today we went to a Easter egg hunt and my one year old posed with the Easter bunny! from katrina

    Officially billed as a protest against dependancy on fossile fules, like many of these events in Portland for most people its an excuse to get a little crazy. The 2009 World Nake Bike Ride was held on June 14th in Portland with an estimated turn out of 3-5000 people. WNBK is part of the larger two week Pedalpalooza Festival. from higgsboson

    I've always wanted to go to Bumbershoot, mostly to see just one or two of the bands, although there are always *so* many good bands and artist there, but not a person for crowds. Just the same, I somehow end up driving down around Seattle Center every year when it's happening, so I get none of the fun of Bumbershoot, but all of the pain dealing with the traffic ;-) from cbellevie - liked from katrina's entry

    Where did my first Isis Wings dance in 2008. Fantastic festival, great food and so many amazing performers! from fishoutoforder

    I too celebrate this new year. This is the only festival for which we make lots of sweets at home and share with our friends and neighbors. and at night we light crackers from vjsinduja - liked from suneel1234's entry

    The best fair ever! Try to go every year. Good food, great entertainment, history, music, parades, animals, shows, contests, exhibitions and more. from sns0710

    We've been to Maui twice - both at the time of this festival. It was so cool to have this going on - lazed around on the beach all day and watched great movies in the evening (Maui didn't seem to have that much night life..). The venues were amazing - mostly gold courses with massive screens set up - got to watch movies "under the stars". Very nice. from aindrila

    Near the end of the festival season, a festival takes place with a nice vibe, great beer and an impressive lineup from krizzz

    Whats not to like? Over 60 varieties of apples and pears to sample, many available for purchase, often for much less than the grocery store. There is also food, live music, activities for kids such as pumpkin painting, face painting, etc. A great family event, if you happen to be in Portland when its happening. from higgsboson

    An annual Twin Peaks festival taking place in North Bend, WA (where much of the filming was done for both the tv show and movie). from cbellevie

    This is my favorite local festival. The BBQ Festival in Owensboro, KY has things for everyone in the family. Food, games, rides, street vendors, and performers! from kevinwi