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Waimate Strawberry Fare

Every December, residents of Waimate paint the town red with a never-ending sea of strawberries as part of the Waimate Strawberry Fare, celebrating the little red fruit and its substantial contribution to the area’s economy. Read more at Campervan hire New Zealand Travels

Homebake 08

Homebake is a massive annual music festival that is exclusively for Australian bands. Held at The Domain in Sydney during the heat of early December, the sell-out event has become an annual institution, with four stages of live home-grown music. The event teams up with Amnesty International for its 2008 theme of “Peace in the Park!”………read full story

Bozeman Ice Festival

The Bozeman Ice Festival features lectures and workshops with some of the best ice climbers in the world. Whether you’re an expert or a beginner, the event aims to teach you something new and improve your skills. The Bozeman Ice Festival is reaching new heights. …..read more

Yellowstone Ski Festival

For many, the Yellowstone Ski Festival marks the beginning of the winter ski season. Skiers from all over the country visit Yellowstone National Park to enjoy the wonderfully deep snow, discuss their sport and participate in clinics and ski sales.There are specially organised races for those who are already hooked, but the event welcomes beginners - let’s face it, where else could you find so many experts on hand to give you advice on starting out? Read on at the Travel Holiday and US RV Rental

Whitsunday Reef Festival

Looking for energy and vibrancy bursting into venues and streets? Fremantle, Western Australia is the perfect place for just that! The Fremantle festival is a celebration of the unique, stimulating and colorful culture that enriches Fremantle and invites participation of all cultural, ethnic, arts and community groups. Read more at Campervan hire Australia Travel and Holiday Site

Australia Whitsunday Reef Festival

The Whitsunday Reef Festival started back in 2001 as a celebration of the region’s wonderful natural assets. This 2008, it’s going to be a four day festival consisting of a Comedy Gala, Evermore concert, Sand Sculpting competitions, Street Parade, Reef Fire Beach Party, Frocktails fashion parade, movies at the Airlie Beach Lagoon and so much more...Read more at Campervan hire Australia

Pohutukawa Festival

Come and celebrate the 2008 Pohutukawa Festival when you’re at the Coromandel Peninsula. What’s a Pohutukawa? The Coromandel Pensinula’s celebrations of the Pohutukawa Tree, that’s what it is. A natural beauty and New Zealand icon. The festival kicks off with a “Red Hot” Party, where the dress code is fire-engine red like the Pohutkawa’s flowers. It’s an evening of good times, great company and live music by the Beat Lab…Read more at Campervan hire New Zealand

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Australia Swan Festival of Lights 2008 - 24 Oct 2008 - 26 Oct 2008
Perth was dubbed the ‘City of Lights’ in 1962 by American astronaut John Glenn. It was called so when the city turned on its lights to greet him as he passed overhead while orbiting the Earth. Pretty neat trick, huh? The beautiful city of Perth, with the majestic and life-sustaining Swan River flowing through it works with multiple cultural connections through peace and harmony. Its cultural diversity celebrates through art, music and dance at………..Campervan hire Australia

Mildura Jazz, Food & Wine Festival 31 Oct - 02 Nov 2008
The unique blend of wineries and rugged Mallee landscapes, Mildura is always an enticing destination, but it will be simply irresistible this 31 October until 2 November when the city comes alive with jazz in the streets, the wineries, by the river and on the paddleboats at……….Campervan hire Australia

Tauranga Moana Tauranga Tangata Festival - 24 Oct 2008 - 26 Oct 2008t
“Our Place and Our People”. This year’s Tauranga Moana Tauranga Tangata Festival will do just that. It’s a celebration of Maori arts, crafts, culture, entertainment and festive activity. On October 24 until 26, prepare yourself and your family or group as you drive down to Tauranga and experience the Marae/Hapu Kapa Haka, Waka Kaupapa, fashion and variety shows, Te Reo Maori, exhibition, workshops, Kai or food stalls, entertainment and inter-marae sports programme and more! at…….Campervan hire New Zealand

ASB Queenstown JazzFest
The ASB Queenstown JazzFest is one of Queenstown’s premier events. Celebrate ten days of live music in God’s amph-itheater. Be dazzled with jazz, and jazz-influenced styles for everyone, young and old. Queensland gives you a taste of quality music and entertainment ranging from traditional jazz to the blues, from jazz rock to soul or fusion and hip hop. There will be performances, concerts and themed events in downtown Queenstown or amongst the vines in Gibbston Valley, the festival delivers a unique experience for everyone to enjoy at…….Campervan hire New Zealand

USA Chatsworth Cranberry Festival- 18 Oct - 19 Oct 2008
Driving down or driving through Chatsworth this weekend? Celebrate the two-day Chatsworth Cranberry Festival in the Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey. Relish the waxy red berry that everyone savors in Thanksgiving tables across the land. There are around 160 craft booths and cranberry bogs at …………US Motorhome rental

Australia Great Hughenden Camel Endurance Ride

In August 2008 the tiny outback Queensland town of Hughenden will host a 160 kilometre camel endurance race. And I’m inviting everyone to come in and join on the fun! For more information visit Australia Campervan Hire Holiday or visit the main page at Australia Campervan Hire

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What's New This August?!

Australia Flying Fox Festival

Drive to the vibrant celebration of the Flying Fox Art and Cultural Festival!

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NZ Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival

What do you get with 3 days of quality music - jazz and blues? Five fantastic venues in Paihia, Waitangi, Haruru Falls and Russel. Not to mention classic vintage car parade and displays.

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USA Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza

When? August 1 to 2, 2008. Where is it going to be? Sam’s Wood Site, Mammoth Lakes, CA. What is it? The 13h Annual Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza!

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Australia Flying Fox Festival

Drive to the vibrant celebration of the Flying Fox Art and Cultural Festival!
The Flying Fox Festival is one of the most important event in Katherine where an incredible mix of community spirit comes alive and together hand in hand with arts and culture and entertainment. There are exhibitions, workshop activities, Aboriginal culture, Family Fun Day, unique cross cultural experience of the Chinese Dragon Boat Races on the Katherine Gorge in Nitmiluk National Park, car show, Flying Fox Walk and Talk, Main event including markets and a variety of entertainment. Read more at Motorhome rental Australia