These summer festivals prove that the world is filled with crazy and fun people. This list includes some of the most bizarre, chaotic, or colorful national holidays and art festivals ever held, which have attracted millions of people from all over the globe.
There is something for everyone, from a mass food fight, like a grape-throwing celebration in Australia or a tomato fight in Spain, to an underwater music festival, a baby jumping fiesta or an awe-inspiring lighting festival.
You can have unique experiences by visiting international festivals. They also help you to get to know another country. Check the calendar to see if there are any national holidays or celebrations in your destination country when you plan your holiday. Add any festivals you think are worth seeing to this list, and comment favorites!
#1 Yi Peng Lantern Festival (Thailand)
#2 Ágitagueda Art Festival (Portugal)
#3 Holi Color Festival (India)
#4 Winter Light Festival (Japan)
#5 Cherry Blossom Lantern Festival (Japan)
#6 Golden Retriever Festival In Scotland
#7 Mohácsi Busójárás - Winter Scareaway Festival (Hungary)
#8 Floating Lanterns Festival In Honolulu, Hawaii (USA)
#9 The International Highline Meeting Festival, Monte Piana (Italy)
#10 Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta (USA)
#11 Sapporo Snow Festival (Japan)
#12 Dia De Los Muertos Festival (Originated In Mexico)
#13 Burning Man Festival, Nevada (USA)
#14 The Fuji Shibazakura Festival (Japan)
#15 Songkran Water Festival (Thailand)
#16 Rouketopolemos Rocket War (Greece)
#17 Jaipur Elephant Festival (India)
#18 North Carolina Merfest Mermaid And Merman Festival (USA)
#19 La Tomatina Festival (Spain)
#20 Monkey Buffet Festival (Thailand)
#21 Baby Jumping Fiesta (Spain)
#22 Mai Dulce. The Festival Of Traditional Desserts, Moldova
#23 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, USA
#24 Boryeong Mud Festival (South Korea)
#25 Las Fallas Festival Sculpture Burning (Spain)
