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Austria<\/b><\/p>\n

LINZ: Crossing Europe<\/a>, film festival, through May 3.<\/p>\n

ZELL AM ZILLER: Gauder Fest<\/a>, traditional spring festival, through May 3.<\/p>\n

LINZ: Urfahranermarkt<\/a>, traditional volksfest, through May 10.<\/p>\n

VIENNA: wean hean<\/a>, festival of typical Viennese music, through May 12.<\/p>\n

VIENNA: Vienna Blues Spring<\/a>, blues concerts throughout city, through May 31.<\/p>\n

KREMS: Donaufestival<\/a>, May 1-3 and May 8-10.<\/p>\n

OETZTAL: Raft Battle<\/a>, whitewater rafting competition through Imst Gorge for six-man teams, May 2.<\/p>\n

KLOSTERNEUBURG: Middle Ages Festival<\/a>, May 2-3.<\/p>\n

VIENNA: Art Austria<\/a>, Gartenpalais Liechtenstein, May 7-10.<\/p>\n

VIENNA: Fest der Freude<\/a>, free concert of the Viennese Symphony, Heldenplatz, May 8.<\/p>\n

VIENNA: Genuss Festival,<\/a> culinary tastes in Stadtpark, May 8-10.<\/p>\n

ST. WOLFGANG IM SALZKAMMERGUT: Schafberg Trail,<\/a> runners race against the Schafberg cog wheel railway, May 9.<\/p>\n

VIENNA: Wings for Life World Run<\/a>, May 10.<\/p>\n

KOESSEN: Kaiserwinkl Kasfest<\/a>, festival with cheese and local folk music, May 15.<\/p>\n

VIENNA: Vienna Festwochen<\/a>, special productions in theaters, May 15-June 21.<\/p>\n

VIENNA: Eurovision Song Contest Final<\/a>, May 16.<\/p>\n

SALZBURG: Salzburg Marathon<\/a>, May 17.<\/p>\n

SALZBURG: Salzburg Women\u2019s Run<\/a>, 5.5 km course along river, May 17.<\/p>\n

VIENNA: Burgenland Kul(t)inarium<\/a>, celebrates local culinary traditions, Am Hof, May 19-22.<\/p>\n

BAD AUSSEE: Narzissen Fest<\/a>, folk festival, May 28-31.<\/p>\n

VIENNA: Austrian Women\u2019s Run<\/a>, May 31.<\/p>\n

Belgium<\/b><\/p>\n

BRUSSELS: Hopla! Festival of circus arts<\/a>, through May 1.<\/p>\n

BRUSSELS: Brussels Short Film Festival<\/a>, Flagey, through May 2.<\/p>\n

GROOT-BIJGAARDEN: Floralia Brussels,<\/a> floral exhibition, Chateau de Grand Bigard, through May 3.<\/p>\n

LAEKEN: Greenhouses of the Royal Palace open<\/a>, through May 10.<\/p>\n

BRUSSELS: Hangar Festival,<\/a> electronic music festival, May 1-2.<\/p>\n

ANTWERP: Tattoo Convention<\/a>, Expo, May 2-3.<\/p>\n

LI\u00c8GE: Jazz a Lieg<\/a>e, jazz festival, May 7-10.<\/p>\n

BRUSSELS: Kunstenfestivaldesarts<\/a>, contemporary theater, dance, cinema and visual arts festival, Mont des Arts, May 8-30.<\/p>\n

BRUSSELS: Iris Festival, <\/a>May 9.<\/p>\n

MECHELEN: Hanswijk Procession<\/a>, May 10.<\/p>\n

GENT: Gent Smaakt<\/a>, food festival, May 13-17.<\/p>\n

BRUGGES: Procession of the Holy Blood<\/a>, May 14.<\/p>\n

NAMUR: Fairground Arts Festival,<\/a> May 14-16.<\/p>\n

ANTWERP: Antwerp Proeft<\/a>, culinary festival, Waagnatie, May 14-17.<\/p>\n

BRUSSELS: Les Nuits Botanique,<\/a> concerts and after parties, Botanique, May 14-31.<\/p>\n

BRUSSELS: Brussels Pride Parade<\/a>, May 16.<\/p>\n

LI\u00c8GE: Beer Lovers\u2019 Marathon,<\/a> May 17.<\/p>\n

ARLON: Maitrank Festival,<\/a> celebrates local drink, May 22-24.<\/p>\n

BRUSSELS: Brussels Jazz Weekend<\/a>, free weekend of international jazz, May 22-24.<\/p>\n

HOUTHALEN-HELCHTEREN: Extrema Outdoor<\/a>, electronic music festival, May 22-24.<\/p>\n

SPA: Spa Classic<\/a>, race of historic vehicles, Spa-Francorchamps Circuit, May 22-24.<\/p>\n

BRUSSELS: 20 km of Brussels<\/a>, May 31.<\/p>\n

Croatia<\/b><\/p>\n

MALI LO\u0160INJ: XTERRA Croatia<\/a>, off-road triathlon, May 8-10.<\/p>\n

PORE\u010c: Vinistra Wine Festival<\/a>, \u017datika Hall, May 8\u201310.<\/p>\n

ZADAR: Wings for Life World Run,<\/a> May 10.<\/p>\n

BUJE: Istria Wine and Walk<\/a>, 11 km vineyard trek with refreshment stands, May 16.<\/p>\n

STRIGOVA: Urbanovo<\/a>, wine and gourmet festival, May 17-18.<\/p>\n

UMAG: Sea Star Festival,<\/a> music festival, May 28-31.<\/p>\n

Czech Republic<\/b><\/p>\n

PRAGUE: United Islands<\/a>, free music festival, through May 2.<\/p>\n

PILSEN: Slavnosti Svobody Plzen<\/a>, celebration of end of WWII and liberation of Pilsen by the United States Army, May 1-6.<\/p>\n

PRAGUE: Vodaphone Prague Marathon<\/a>, May 3.<\/p>\n

PRAGUE: Maker Faire, craft and innovation fair<\/a>, Holesovice Exhibition Grounds, May 9-10.<\/p>\n

PRAGUE: Prague Spring,<\/a> International Music Festival, May 12-June 4.<\/p>\n

PRAGUE: Navalis<\/a>, celebration of St. John along the Vltava River, May 14-15.<\/p>\n

PRAGUE: Book World Prague<\/a>, book fair and literary festival, Expo Center Prague Holesovice, May 14-17.<\/p>\n

KARLOVY VARY: Mattoni Half Marathon<\/a>, May 16.<\/p>\n

PRAGUE: Open Hous<\/a>e, showcase of outstanding architecture, May 18-24.<\/p>\n

PRAGUE: Czech Republic Speedway Grand Prix<\/a>, motorcycle races, Marketa Stadium, May 22-23.<\/p>\n

NOVE MESTO: UCI Mountain Bike World Cup<\/a>, May 22-24.<\/p>\n

PRAGUE: Prague Fringe Festival,<\/a> English language theater festival, May 22-30.<\/p>\n

PRAGUE: Tattoo Convention,<\/a> Mala Sportivni Hala, May 23-24.<\/p>\n

PRAGUE: Khamoro<\/a>, world festival of Roma culture, May 24-30.<\/p>\n

VLCNOV: Ride of the Kings,<\/a> traditional Moravian folklore festival, May 30-31.<\/p>\n

Denmark<\/b><\/p>\n

RIBE: Viking Market<\/a>, Ribe Viking Center, through May 3.<\/p>\n

AARHUS: Spot Festival,<\/a> festival supports upcoming Danish and Nordic film makers and bands, May 1-2.<\/p>\n

COPENHAGEN: 48 Timer, <\/a>festival in Norrebro section of city, May 8-10.<\/p>\n

SALTUM: Uldfestival<\/a>, Scandinavia\u2019s largest woolen festival, May 9-10.<\/p>\n

COPENHAGEN: Copenhagen Maratho<\/a>n, May 10.<\/p>\n

HORSENS: Prison Ink<\/a>, international tattoo festival, May 14-16.<\/p>\n

FREDERICIA: Super Rally,<\/a> Harley-Davidson riding event, May 20-24.<\/p>\n

COPENHAGEN: Mikkeller Beer Celebration<\/a>, beer festival, \u00d8ksnehallen, May 22-23.<\/p>\n

AALBORG: Karneval<\/a>, May 23.<\/p>\n

COPENHAGEN: CPH Stage<\/a>, theater festival, May 28-June 6.<\/p>\n

COPENHAGEN: Bloom Festival,<\/a> festival of science and nature, May 29-30.<\/p>\n

England<\/b><\/p>\n

CHELTENHAM: Cheltenham Jazz Festival<\/a>, through May 4.<\/p>\n

LONDON: Sony World Photo Photography Awards Exhibition<\/a>, Somerset House, through May 4.<\/p>\n

BRIGHTON: Foodies Festival,<\/a> May 2-4; also in Syon Park, London May 23-25 and St. Albans, May 29-31.<\/p>\n

STOKE-ON-TRENT: The Great British Food Festival,<\/a> Trentham Gardens, May 2-4.<\/p>\n

WOODSTOCK: Jousting Tournament<\/a>, Blenheim Palace, May 2-4.<\/p>\n

LONDON: Affordable Art Fair<\/a>, Hampstead Heath, May 6-10.<\/p>\n

MALVERN: RHS Malvern Spring Festival,<\/a> flower show, Three Counties Showground, May 7-10.<\/p>\n

STRATFORD-UPON-AVON: Stratford Literary Festival,<\/a> May 7-10.<\/p>\n

NORWICH: Norfolk and Norwich festival,<\/a> circus, music, theater, dance and family entertainment, May 8-24.<\/p>\n

LONDON: Covent Garden May Fayre and Puppet Festival<\/a>, May 10.<\/p>\n

BRIGHTON: The Great Escape,<\/a> festival for new music, May 13-16.<\/p>\n

LONDON: Photo London<\/a>, photo exhibition, Somerset House, May 13-17.<\/p>\n

LONDON: The London Coffee Festival,<\/a> Old Truman Brewery, May 14-17.<\/p>\n

WINDSOR: Royal Windsor Horse Show<\/a>, Windsor Castle, May 14-17.<\/p>\n

CAMBRIDGE: CAMRA Cambridge Beer Festival,<\/a> Jesus Green, May 18-23.<\/p>\n

LONDON: RHS Chelsea Flower Show<\/a>, May 19-23.<\/p>\n

LONDON: MCM London Comic Con<\/a>, ExCeL, May 22-24.<\/p>\n

LONDON: Moto Show London,<\/a> independent motorcycle show, Bike Shed, Tobacco Dock, May 22-24.<\/p>\n

COOPER\u2019S HILL: Cheese Rolling Festival<\/a>, May 25.<\/p>\n

COLCHESTER: Real Ale & Cider Festival<\/a>, Arts Centre, May 27-30.<\/p>\n

Estonia<\/b><\/p>\n

TALLINN: International Festival Jazzkaar<\/a>, biggest jazz festival in Baltic region, through May 2.<\/p>\n

COUNTRYWIDE: Museum Night,<\/a> May 16.<\/p>\n

TALLINN: LHV Maijooks,<\/a> 7 km women\u2019s run, May 16.<\/p>\n

Finland<\/b><\/p>\n

VAASA: Vaasa Choir Festival,<\/a> May 14-16.<\/p>\n

HELSINKI: Helsinki City Run<\/a>, Olympic Stadium, May 16.<\/p>\n

HELSINKI: Arctic Lights Comic Con,<\/a> May 16-17.<\/p>\n

HELSINKI: World Village Festival,<\/a> May 16-17.<\/p>\n

France<\/b><\/p>\n

ORLEANS: Joan of Arc Festival,<\/a> through May 10.<\/p>\n

PARIS: The Paris Fair,<\/a> retail sales event, Porte de Versailles, through May 11.<\/p>\n

PARIS: Foire du Trone<\/a>, fun fair, Bois de Vincennes, through May 25.<\/p>\n

CANNES: Festival de Canne<\/a>s, Film Festival, May 12-23.<\/p>\n

LYON: Nuits Sonores, <\/a>festival of indie and electronic music, May 13-17.<\/p>\n

ROUEN: Joan of Arc celebrations,<\/a> May 14-16.<\/p>\n

RENNES: F\u00eate de la Bretagne<\/a>, cultural celebrations across Brittany, May 14\u201324.<\/p>\n

PARIS: Grand Steeplechase,<\/a> horse jumping, Hippodrome d\u2019Auteuil, May 16-17.<\/p>\n

METZ: Les Puces de Metz,<\/a> flea and antiques market, Metz Expo, May 16 and June 6.<\/p>\n

PARIS: Jazz a Saint-Germain-des-Pres<\/a>, jazz festival on Left Bank, May 18-24.<\/p>\n

PARIS: French Open<\/a>, tennis tournament, May 18-June 7.<\/p>\n

N\u00ceMES: Feria de Pentec\u00f4te, <\/a>folk festival includes bulls and bullfights, May 20-25.<\/p>\n

COUNTRYWIDE: European Night of Museums,<\/a> May 23.<\/p>\n

PARIS: Paris Beer Festival,<\/a> Ground Control, May 25-31.<\/p>\n

CARENTAN: D-Day Festival<\/a>, takes place in towns across Normandy\u2019s coast, May 30-June 9.<\/p>\n

METZ: Metztorri<\/a>, celebrates pop culture and Japanese animation, May 30-31.<\/p>\n

REIMS: Joan of Arc Festival,<\/a> May 30-31.<\/p>\n

Germany<\/b><\/p>\n

ASCHAFFENBURG: Hamburger Fischmarkt<\/a>, through May 3.<\/p>\n

ELTVILLE: Spring Festival,<\/a> wine tasting on the Rhine riverbanks, through May 3.<\/p>\n

GRONAU: Jazzfest Gronau<\/a>, through May 3.<\/p>\n

HEIDELBERG: Heidelberger Stueckemarkt<\/a>, contemporary German and international drama, through May 3.<\/p>\n

MUNICH: Maidult<\/a>, traditional fun fair, through May 3.<\/p>\n

THALE: Walpurgis celebrations in the Harz Mountains<\/a>, live music and Middle Ages market, Hexentanzplatz, through May 3.<\/p>\n

STUTTGART: Fruehlingsfest<\/a>, fun fair, Cannstatter Wasen, through May 10.<\/p>\n

MUNICH: Fruehlingfest<\/a>, fun fair, Theresienwiese, through May 10.<\/p>\n

BONN: Rhine in Flame<\/a>s, fireworks and illuminated vineyards between Linz and Bonn, May 2.<\/p>\n

MUNICH: DOK.Fest<\/a>, International Documentary Film Festival, May 6-18.<\/p>\n

BAYREUTH: Maisel\u2019s Weissbierfest<\/a>, May 7-10.<\/p>\n

NUREMBERG: Trempelmarkt<\/a>, flea market, May 8-9.<\/p>\n

HAMBURG: Port anniversary celebrations<\/a>, May 8-10.<\/p>\n

ANDERNACH: Bierboerse<\/a>, beer festival, May 8-10; also Pforzheim May 14-16, Leipzig May 22-25 and Moenchen-Gladbach May 29-31.<\/p>\n

HEPPENHEIM: Flea market, <\/a>annual city flea market, May 9.<\/p>\n

MUNICH: Long Night of Music<\/a>, musical events in over 100 venues throughout city, May 9.<\/p>\n

SCHWEINFURT: Flea market<\/a>, Volksfestplatz, May 9.<\/p>\n

SCHWETZINGEN: Spargelsamstag<\/a>, city celebrates white asparagus, May 9.<\/p>\n

RUEDESHEIM: German Sekt Days<\/a>, May 9-10.<\/p>\n

SCHWAEBISCH HALL: Cheese and Culinary Market, <\/a>Hohenloher Freilandmuseum, May 9-10.<\/p>\n

ZWEIBRUECKEN: Street theater spectacle and flower market,<\/a> May 9-10.<\/p>\n

HEILBRONN: Trollinger Marathon<\/a>, course runs through vineyards, May 10.<\/p>\n

MAINZ: Gutenberg Half-marathon,<\/a> May 10.<\/p>\n

DRESDEN: International Dixieland Festival<\/a>, May 10-17.<\/p>\n

ULM: Middle Ages Market and knights\u2019 tournament,<\/a> Kloster Wiblingen, May 14-17; also in Tettnang May 23-25.<\/p>\n

WIESBADEN: Classic Auto Rally<\/a>, classic autos parked in front of Kurhaus from 4 p.m., May 15-17.<\/p>\n

BERLIN: Women\u2019s Race Berlin<\/a>, 5 and 10 km runs, May 16.<\/p>\n

OPPENHEIM\/WORMS: Rheinradeln<\/a>, auto free cycling day, May 17.<\/p>\n

BERLIN: Carnival of Cultures,<\/a> multicultural festival, May 22-25.<\/p>\n

ROTHENBURG O.D. TAUBER: Der Meistertrunk<\/a>, historical reenactment, May 22-25.<\/p>\n

WUERZBURG: Africa Festival<\/a>, International Afro Music Festival, May 22-25.<\/p>\n

KAISERSLAUTERN: Lautrer Kerwe,<\/a> fun fair on Messeplatz, May 29-June 8.<\/p>\n

WUERZBURG: Weindorf<\/a>, wine festival in market square, May 29-June 7.<\/p>\n

BUEHL: International Bluegrass Festival,<\/a> Buergerhaus Neuer Markt, May 29-31.<\/p>\n

Hungary<\/b><\/p>\n

BUDAPEST: Bartok International Art Weeks,<\/a> through May 12.<\/p>\n

BUDAPEST: Spring Jazz Festival,<\/a> May 8-10.<\/p>\n

SZOLNOK: Pancake Festival<\/a>, May 29-31.<\/p>\n

BUDAPEST: Gourmet Festival<\/a>, Millen\u00e1ris Park, June 4-7.<\/p>\n

Ireland<\/b><\/p>\n

CORK: International Choral Festival,<\/a> through May 3.<\/p>\n

DUBLIN: Dublin Dance Festival, <\/a>contemporary dance event, through May 16.<\/p>\n

KILKENNY: Kilkenny Roots Festival,<\/a> May 1-4.<\/p>\n

DUBLIN: Connect Festival,<\/a> international cultural festival, Millennium Park, May 2-3.<\/p>\n

DUBLIN: Dublin Street Photography Festival,<\/a> Charlemont Square, May 3.<\/p>\n

HILL OF UISNEACH: Bealtaine Fire Festival,<\/a> May 9-10.<\/p>\n

DUBLIN: International Literature Festival<\/a>, Merrion Square Park, May 15-24.<\/p>\n

ENNIS: Fleadh Nua<\/a>, traditional music fest, May 23-31.<\/p>\n

KINSALE: Trad Festival,<\/a> May 31.<\/p>\n

Italy<\/b><\/p>\n

FLORENCE: International Handicrafts Trade Fair,<\/a> Da Basso Fortress, through May 3.<\/p>\n

TRENTO: Trento Film Festival<\/a>, through May 3.<\/p>\n

NARNI: Corsa all\u2019Anello,<\/a> medieval jousting competition and historical pageants, through May 10.<\/p>\n

MESTRE: Venezia Comics, <\/a>Forte Marghera, May 1-3.<\/p>\n

LIGURIA: Giro d\u2019Italia<\/a>, multi-stage bicycle race, May 8-31.<\/p>\n

FERRARA: Palio<\/a>, May 9-10, 16-17, 23, 27-28 and 30.<\/p>\n

VENICE: Biennale de Arte<\/a>, May 9-Nov. 22.<\/p>\n

CAMOGLI: Sagre del Pesce<\/a>, culinary celebration of fish, May 10.<\/p>\n

TURIN: International Book Fair<\/a>, Lingotto Fiere, May 14-18.<\/p>\n

GUBBIO: La Festa dei Ceri, <\/a>fest of the candles, historical and folklore event, May 15.<\/p>\n

CAMPOSANO: Palio de Casale<\/a>, May 15-18.<\/p>\n

NOTO: Infiorata<\/a>, elaborate artwork created from flower petals, May 17.<\/p>\n

VENICE: Festa della Sensa<\/a>, festival celebrating city\u2019s \u201cmarriage\u201d to the sea, May 17.<\/p>\n

MILAN: Open House<\/a>, showcase of outstanding architecture, May 23-24.<\/p>\n

MASSA MARITTIMA: Balestro del Girifalco<\/a>, medieval festival, May 24.<\/p>\n

VENICE: Vogalonga<\/a>, rowing competition on the Grand Canal, May 24.<\/p>\n

VENICE: Salone Nautico<\/a>, boat show, May 27-31.<\/p>\n

COUNTRYWIDE: Cantini Aperte<\/a>, open wine cellars, May 30-31.<\/p>\n

TURIN: Torino Comics,<\/a> cosplay games fair, Lingotto Fiere, May 30-June 1.<\/p>\n

MONTESPERTOLI: Mostra del Chianti,<\/a> wine festival, May 30-June 7.<\/p>\n

Luxembourg<\/b><\/p>\n

CITY: ING Night Marathon<\/a>, starts 7 p.m., May 16.<\/p>\n

COUNTRYWIDE: Invitation to the Museums<\/a>, free entry to state museums, May 16-17.<\/p>\n

BECH-KLEINMACHER: Wine Taste Enjoy<\/a>, open wine cellars in the Mosel area, May 24-25.<\/p>\n

ECHTERNACH: Hopping Procession<\/a>, religious rite and pilgrimage, May 26.<\/p>\n

Monaco<\/b><\/p>\n

MONTE CARLO: Monaco E-Prix<\/a>, May 16-17.<\/p>\n

MONTE CARLO: Grand Prix of Monaco<\/a>, World Formula 1 Championship race, May 25.<\/p>\n

Netherlands<\/b><\/p>\n

LISSE: Keukenhof Gardens open<\/a>, through May 10.<\/p>\n

COUNTRYWIDE: Liberation Day<\/a>, May 4-5.<\/p>\n

COUNTRYWIDE: Windmill Days,<\/a> windmills open to the public, May 9-10.<\/p>\n

SCHEVENINGEN: North Sea Regatta<\/a>, May 12-25.<\/p>\n

AMSTERDAM: Rolling Kitchens,<\/a> mobile food stands set up in Westergasfabriek, May 13-17.<\/p>\n

UTRECHT: Spring<\/a>, showcases new developments in dance and theater, May 14-23.<\/p>\n

SITTARD: Groove Garden<\/a>, music festival, May 16-17.<\/p>\n

Norway<\/b><\/p>\n

TRONDHEIM: Jazzfestival<\/a>, May 4-10.<\/p>\n

STAVANGER: Maijazz<\/a>, jazz fest, May 5-10.<\/p>\n

OSLO: Constitution Day,<\/a> children\u2019s parade starts from Karl Johans Gate, May 17.<\/p>\n

BERGEN: Bergen International Festival<\/a>, music and performing arts festival, May 27-June 10.<\/p>\n

BERGEN: Night Jazz<\/a>, Georgenes Verft, May 29-June 6.<\/p>\n

OSLO: Medieval Festival<\/a>, Akershus Fortress, May 29-31.<\/p>\n

Portugal<\/b><\/p>\n

BARCELOS: Festa das Cruze<\/a>s, through May 3.<\/p>\n

LISBON: Indie Lisboa<\/a>, film festival, through May 10.<\/p>\n

FUNCHAL: Festa del Flor,<\/a> springtime flower festival, through May 31.<\/p>\n

LISBON: IMFA – International Festival of Puppets and Animated Forms<\/a>, May 7-31.<\/p>\n

FATIMA: Pilgrimage to Fatima<\/a>, feast day celebrations, May 13.<\/p>\n

COIMBRA: Burning of the Ribbons,<\/a> student celebrations, May 22-30.<\/p>\n

ARMAMAR: Douro Valley Half Marathon<\/a>, May 24.<\/p>\n

LISBON: Arco Lisboa,<\/a> international contemporary art fair, Fabrica Nacional da Cordoaria, May 28-31.<\/p>\n

Scotland<\/b><\/p>\n

LERWICK: Shetland Folk Festival,<\/a> through May 4.<\/p>\n

SPEYSIDE: Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival,<\/a> through May 4.<\/p>\n

EDINBURGH: TradFest<\/a>, music, song, dance, storytelling and tradition, Scottish Storytelling Centre, May 1-11.<\/p>\n

EDINBURGH: Tartan Parade<\/a>, pipe bands, clans and dancers march along Royal Mile, May 9.<\/p>\n

ORKNEY: Folk Festival,<\/a> May 21-24.<\/p>\n

PERTH: Perth Festival of the Arts<\/a>, May 21-30.<\/p>\n

ISLAY: The Islay Festival<\/a>, celebration of whisky and music, May 22-31.<\/p>\n

EDINBURGH: Imaginate Festival,<\/a> performing arts for young audiences, May 30-June 7.<\/p>\n

Slovenia<\/b><\/p>\n

LJUBLJANA: Pohod<\/a>, recreational run around Ljubljana and threesomes run, May 7-9.<\/p>\n

BLED: Historical Archery Tournament,<\/a> Bled Castle, May 14-17.<\/p>\n

BOHINJ: International Wildflower Festival<\/a>, May 22-June 7.<\/p>\n

LJUBLJANA: Druga God<\/a>ba, jazz and world music festival, May 27-30.<\/p>\n

Spain<\/b><\/p>\n

CORDOBA: May Crosses Festival,<\/a> through May 3.<\/p>\n

BARCELOS: Festa das Cruze<\/a>s, through May 5.<\/p>\n

CARAVACA DE LA CRUZ: Los Caballos del Vino<\/a>, horse parade, May 2.<\/p>\n

CORDOBA: The Patios of Cordoba<\/a>, showcase of ornately decorated courtyards, May 4-17.<\/p>\n

EIVISSA (IBIZA): Medieval fair<\/a>, May 7-10.<\/p>\n

BARCELONA: Docsbarcelona<\/a>, international documentary film festival, May 7-17.<\/p>\n

MADRID: Fiestas de San Isidro,<\/a> city celebrates its patron saint, May 7-17.<\/p>\n

LA PALMA (Canary Islands): Transvulcania<\/a>, extreme run over a volcano, May 9.<\/p>\n

JEREZ DE LA FRONTERA: Horse Fai<\/a>r, equestrian shows, bullfights and fiestas, May 9-16.<\/p>\n

GIRONA: Temps de Flors<\/a>, exhibition of flowers in patios and gardens, May 9-17.<\/p>\n

TARRAGONA: Tarracoviva<\/a>, city celebrates its Roman heritage, May 11-24.<\/p>\n

SEGOVIA: Titirimundi- International Puppet Festival<\/a>, May 12-17.<\/p>\n

BARCELONA: Comic Barcelona,<\/a> Fira Barcelona Montju\u00efc, May 15-17.<\/p>\n

LLEIDA: L\u2019Aplec del Caragol,<\/a> gastronomic snail festival, May 22-24.<\/p>\n

TINAJO: Iron Man Lanzarote Canary Islands,<\/a> May 23.<\/p>\n

CORDOBA: Cordoba Fair<\/a>, May 23-30.<\/p>\n

Sweden<\/b><\/p>\n

STOCKHOLM: Tough Viking<\/a>, muddy obstacle race, May 9.<\/p>\n

GOTHENBURG: Half marathon,<\/a> one of world\u2019s biggest races, May 23.<\/p>\n

STOCKHOLM: Stockholm Marathon<\/a>, May 30.<\/p>\n

Switzerland<\/b><\/p>\n

SOLOTHURN: Solothurn Beer Days<\/a>, beer festival, through May 2.<\/p>\n

MORGES: Tulip Festival,<\/a> through May 10.<\/p>\n

GRUY\u00c8RES: F\u00eate du Fromage<\/a>, cheese festival, May 3.<\/p>\n

SCHAFFHAUSEN: Jazz Festival,<\/a> May 3-9.<\/p>\n

ZURICH: Zurich tanzt,<\/a> dance festival, May 7-10.<\/p>\n

BERN: Bern Grand Prix<\/a>, 10 mile run, May 9.<\/p>\n

APROZ: Finale Nationale de la Race d\u2019H\u00e9rens<\/a>, battle of the cows, May 9-10.<\/p>\n

GENEVA: Geneva Marathon<\/a>, May 9-10.<\/p>\n

SCHAFFHAUSEN: Slow Up<\/a>, auto-free stretch of road between Schaffhausen and Hegau, May 10.<\/p>\n

BASEL: Fantasy Basel,<\/a> Swiss comics con, May 14-16.<\/p>\n

BADEN: Blues Festival Baden<\/a>, May 23-30.<\/p>\n

GENEVA: Museum Night,<\/a> May 30.<\/p>\n

GENEVA: Open wineries day in Canton Geneva<\/a>, May 30.<\/p>\n

Wales<\/b><\/p>\n

LLANDUDNO: Victorian Extravaganza<\/a>, May 2-4.<\/p>\n

WREXAM: Focus Wales<\/a>, comedy, arts and film fest, May 7-9.<\/p>\n

LLANRWST: Snowdonia Half Marathon<\/a>, May 10.<\/p>\n

GOWER: Cheese and Food Festival<\/a>, May 15-17.<\/p>\n

HAY-ON-WYE: Hay Festival,<\/a> international literary festival, May 21-31.<\/p>\n

HAY-ON-WYE: How the Light Gets in<\/a>, philosophy and music festival, May 22-25.<\/p>\n

HOLYHEAD: Urdd National Eisteddfod<\/a>, youth choral event, Anglesey Showgrounds, May 22-31.<\/p>\n

LLANWRTYD WELLS: Welsh Open Stoneskimming Championships,<\/a> May 24.<\/p>\n

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