Worldwide October Events

The Autumn leaves are falling and October is already here and there are a variety of events happening all over the world, including the Beijing International Music Festival, which includes a variety of musical and drama acts.The Annual Kerry Film Festival in Ireland, which screens over 100 films during...

By: Progress On 06:26

Continue Reading

Beijing International Music Festival

Where? Beijing, ChinaWhen? 11th - 31st October 2012There are a number of different activities in the Beijing International Music Festival including a symphony concert, opera, solo concert, chamber music concert, jazz music concert, song and dance drama, vocal concert and other fine art performances.This is a nationally worldwide recognised...

By: Progress On 13:38

Continue Reading

Kerry Film Festival

Where? Ireland TraleeWhen? 9th - 13th October 2012The annual Kerry Film Festival screens over 100 films during the week-long event. Taking place in various venues in and around Tralee in County Kerry ranging from an old barn to city cinemas, a great atmosphere prevails and there is plenty of...

By: Progress On 13:37

Continue Reading

Louisiana's International Rice Festival

Where? Crowley, Louisiana, AmericaWhen? 18th -21th October 2012One of Louisiana's oldest festivals, the International Rice Festival attracts 150,000 people to the town of Crowley annually. Special events include a livestock show, rice cooking, eating and grading contests and two parades, including a procession of antique farm equipment.Other events include...

By: Progress On 13:31

Continue Reading

Buenos Aires Spring Wine Tour Urbano

Where? Buenos Aires, ArgentinaWhen? Various Dates from 19th October 2012 (other dates in September and November)On the third Friday in September, October and November, browse the fashion boutiques along Armenia and Honduras streets in Palermo Viejo while sipping the nominated wine of the night. Each boutique at Spring Wine...

By: Progress On 13:28

Continue Reading

Royal Albert Hall International Ballroom Dancing Championships

Where? Royal Albert Hall, London, EnglandWhen? 11th October 2012Amateur and professional dancers dramatically splay their legs, strut and swirl in streamline suits and sexy sequined dresses at the annual International Ballroom Dancing Championships. The best dance talent in the country compete at The Royal Albert Hall. Known as the...

By: Progress On 13:27

Continue Reading

RHS London Autumn Harvest Show

Where? London, EnglandWhen? 9th - 10th October 2012The Royal Horticultural Society's annual autumn flower show, held at the Society's Halls in London, features the autumn fruit and vegetable competition, ornamental plant competition, botanical art and photography.Experts are available to discuss horticultural techniques and the most appropriate autumn bulbs to use...

By: Progress On 13:26

Continue Reading

Barcolana

Where? Trieste, ItalyWhen? 6th - 14th October 2012Trieste's Barcolana is an extraordinary spectacle that sees families and professional teams battling it out in old hulls and hi-tech boats. It is now the largest sailing race in Europe and takes place on the last day of a nine-day festival.Started in...

By: Progress On 13:24

Continue Reading

National Pilgrimage of St Rosaire

Where? Notre Dame du Rosaire, FranceWhen? October 2012St Rosaire is celebrated every year in Lourdes with a dedicated pilgrimage and a special mass, held in the holy sanctuary of Notre-Dame du Rosaire. In 1571 Christian troops provided by the Vatican, Spain, Venice and Savoy overcame a Turkish armada in...

By: Progress On 13:23

Continue Reading

World Food Day

Where? WorldwideWhen? 16th October 2012World Food Day is celebrated on 16 October and this year's theme is “Agricultural Cooperatives - key to feeding the world” which has been chosen to highlight the role that cooperatives actually play in improving the security of food and helping towards the eradication of...

By: Progress On 13:21

Continue Reading

Grand Designs Live

Where? Birmingham NEC, England When? 12th – 14th October 2012The award winning event for design and inspiration for your home returns to NEC Birmingham this October. With lots in store for this year's show including new features and plenty of exciting exhibitors. Grand Designs Live sponsored by British Gas...

By: Progress On 13:19

Continue Reading