Bristollocation-guides.com - location guide to Bristol featuring Bristol Festivals information, annual festival listing for Bristol, England - Last updated 27/2/2010.
Bristol is a large and important city, known for its summer events, which include the hot-air balloon fiesta, waterfront celebrations and live music at various venues, including the Bristol Hippodrome and the Colston Hall. Popular festivals in Bristol include the following events.
Annual Bristol Festivals
April: Badminton Horse Trials, notable equestrian event taking place close to Bristol
June: Bristol Motor and Classic Car Show, with a range of impressive motor vehicles and sports cars, held at Durdham Downs
July: St. Paul's Carnival, held at the beginning of the month, with colourful parades and general festivities
July: Bristol Ashton Court Festival, outdoor concerts and musical events taking places at Ashton Court Park
August: Bristol International Balloon Festival, famous ballooning event with more than 150 different hot-air balloon in various shapes and sizes
September: Bristol International Kite Festival, with enormous kite, demonstrations and food stalls, held at Ashton Court
October: Bristol Poetry Festival, showcasing a range of international poetry in central venues
November: Bristol Fireworks Fiesta, spectacular fireworks display taking place on the Bristol Downs, attracting large crowds
Bristol is a large and important city, known for its summer events, which include the hot-air balloon fiesta, waterfront celebrations and live music at various venues, including the Bristol Hippodrome and the Colston Hall. Popular festivals in Bristol include the following events.