5 Out of This World Festivals Happening in August

August 1, 2016

Summer isn’t over yet! Here are the top 5 festivals you can’t miss to enjoy the last little bit of summer

Mojotic Festival, Italy

The best names in music are scheduled to perform at this festival that is continuing until September. This year’s names include The Strumbellas and Eagles of Death Metal. The festival is located in the picturesque Port Town of Genova in Italy. While you’re here enjoying the sounds of one of the summer’s hottest festivals, take a look around and enjoy the beautiful narrow lanes that open onto amazing monumental squares (and don’t forget to grab some authentic Italian seafood while you’re here!).

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Toronto International Film Festival

At the Toronto International Film Festival, the largest publically attended film festival in the world, expect to see some amazing and exclusive screenings of new films, attend some out of this world film related events and perhaps even see some celebraties at a premier (if you happen to be looking). This year, a never before done virtual reality exhibit will be coming to TIFF that will give spectators the most immersive film watching experience of their life. Grab some food (Toronto is known for having some of the best foods on the planet) and go and see some of the hottest films before anyone else.

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Eat Drink Festival, San Francisco

Officially named Eat Drink SF, this is the perfect food festival for visitors of San Francisco this summer (perhaps you would like to make a road trip stop here?). Once your ticket is purchased you can enjoy unlimited food, beer and wine at this delicious festival happening from August 25-28. Awesome tastings will happen this year as well as other events including a “Taco Knowckdown”. You can also meet San Francisco culinary legends including Omri Aflalo and Jason Angeles.

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Night of Festivals, London

Night of Festivals happens regularly and will happen next in London, England from August 6-7 (it will be the largest Night of Festivals to date). Activates at this art themed festival include live music and dance, theatre, tons of arts installations and their famous Night Time Lit Carnival! There will be a focus on Brazilian and Latin American culture this year, so don’t miss the exciting things happening at this not to be missed summer festival.

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Lockn’ Festival, Virgina

This is a 4 day music festival that focses on jam bands and is happening at the end of August of this year (August 25-28). At this festival, expect awesome bands including Twiddle, The Wailders and none other than the awesome Phish who will perform this year. There are options for tickets and accomodation that fit everybody here. Purhase a VIP ticket package paired with accomdation at the nearby resort, or spring for some single day tickets and have some amazing outdoor fun by lodging at the campground.

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Written by Kent Austin

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