Over the years, the Martinimarkt in Pforzheim-Brötzingen has developed from an originally ambitious district festival into a firmly established and regionally popular folk festival, which is perceived by many as Pforzheim's ‘second fair’. The event

In the US state of New York, more precisely in East Farmingdale on Route 110, you will find Adventureland Amusement Park, which opened in 1962. In addition to roller coasters and water slides, you will also find many attractions and rides for children

The fair in Aalsmeer, held in the car park of the De Waterlelie sports centre, is an integral part of the local events calendar and marks the start of the open-air season for many residents of the flower town. Thanks to its location on the spacious,

In southern Pembrokeshire, Wales, 7km north of Tenby on the A478, you'll find Folly Farm Adventure Park and Zoo, which opened in 1988. Initially designed as a farm attraction, today you'll find a zoo with over 200 different species of animals, indoor and

In the Austrian town of Sankt Radegund, around 25 kilometres north-west of Graz, you will find the ‘Hexenexpress’ Alpine Coaster on the Schöckl, the southernmost peak in the Graz mountains, as well as a range of food and drink, mountain bike and

The beginnings of the fair up to the present day

The beginnings of the St Michael's Fair date back to the Middle Ages. In 1428, the market day was first explicitly mentioned by name as "frigge Kermesse to sente Michels misse". This name was mentioned in a

Canton, the capital of Van Zandt County in the north-east of the US state of Texas, is home to a farm experience with a difference: Yesterland Farm. What began in 1994 with the planting of Virginia Pine and Lob-lolly Pine, developed over the years into a

Billabong Sanctuary is about 15 kilometres south of Townsville, directly opposite the Great Barrier Reef. The nearest major city, Cairns, is over 365 kilometres to the north. Since 1985, the year it opened, the sanctuary has not only kept reptiles such

The largest event in the town of Schwelm on the 1st Sunday in September

The Schwelm Heimatfest with its colourful programme is a traditional event in the town of Schwelm with deep roots in local history.

Two events form the heart of the Heimatfest: the

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is also known as Busch Gardens Europe. This comes from the usage of many themes from the countries in Europe. Even a big tent from the Octoberfest can be found there. Busch Gardens is well known for his famous roller cousters.