In October, an inquisitive traveler still has time for Oktoberfest in Bavaria, but at the same time at a beer festival in the Czech Plzen. The fastest can go from beer to wine: in those days, in early October, in Hungary, is the grape harvest festival in Tokayev.
Someone will attract traditional autumn fair in Nottingham, UK , someone - in the German Bremen. October and will please music lovers - lots of events, we note, for example, at the Salzburg Jazz Festival, which kicks off at the end of the month and end in November 2008.

Austria

Bach Festival in Salzburg, 4-20 October, Salzburg
Almost the whole of October at the home of Mozart will be heard Bach's music. Guests of the 83rd festival, dedicated to the great composer, to hear the cantata, preludes, fugues, suites and other works performed by church choirs, orchestras, jazz bands, famous organists and vocalists. The festival will feature guided tours, lectures and special children's concerts.
Details:
phone: +43 (0) 662 43 53 71-0
e-mail: info@bachfest2008.at
salzburger- bachgesellschaft.at/bachfest
salzburg

Salzburg Jazz Festival, October 30 - November 9, Salzburg
At the end of October in Salzburg will be the annual Festival of Salzburg Jazz Autumn. At the festival, which takes place in the finest concert halls and theaters in Salzburg since 1996, attracts jazz stars from around the world. Among the participants this year, Mark Murphy, Brad Meldau, Marc Ribot, Stacey Kent, Quartet Kurt Elling and pianist Randy Weston and his African Rhythm Trio, Martin Reiter's Brazilian Band, The Europeans, Chick Corea and John McLaughlin, as well as many other musicians.
Details:
phone: +43-1-504 85 00
e-mail: music@jazz4you.at
jazz4you.at
salzburg


UK

«Goose Fair" in Notting Birmingham, October 1-4, Nottingham
History Fair in English town Nottingham has more than 700 years. According to legend, in ancient times in Nottingham were driven to sell hundreds of geese from Lincolnshire and Norfolk. By the autumn the birds fatten zhirok and enjoyed the special demand. In our time, a medieval fair has turned into an amusement park and entertainment, which is arranged every year in early October. Carousel, a giant "Ferris wheel" machine, "a rollercoaster", "wall of death" - more than 500 attractions await guests this year. In special tents can be bought souvenirs and crafts, of course, enjoy roast goose.
Details:
phone: 0844 477 5678
e-mail: touristrmation@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
nottinghamcity.gov .uk/goosefair
visitnottingham/

International chestnut fights, 12 October, Ashton
In mid-October in the village of Ashton (Northamptonshire County) Brits remember the good old game " chestnuts ("konkers). The essence of the game is simple. Take the big chestnut, drilled hole through which the cord pass through a length of about 25 cm at each end of the lace knot. To make the chestnut stronger, competitors are on a variety of tricks, for example, cover it with varnish, and even dried in an oven. Once the props ready, you can join the fight. The aim - to split the "shell" of the enemy his chestnut. All attempts to each participant within five minutes. If during this time, no chestnut will not split, players are assigned to extra time. This year's championship will be attended by representatives of 20 countries. To become a member of the competition, you must fill out the registration form and submit registration fee of