New Year's Day Parade
London
1 January 2008

After a great night of celebration, check out the New Year's Day Parade as it makes its way through central London. The event features a large procession of dancers, performers, and other entertaining participants as they march alongside the many brilliant floats that hover above the streets.

Twelfth Night Celebration
London
6 January 2008

Enjoy the many performances that are held at this event at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. The event celebrates the Twelfth Night and marks the end of the Christmas Season. Musical performances are held through out the day along with readings from storytellers and numerous other festivities.

National Festival of Winter Ales
16 January - 19 January 2008
Manchester

Enjoy a huge selection of winter brews that are available for tasting at this event. Warm up from the chilly winter weather by choosing one of the many types of ale that are on tap and be sure to try something new from the available wide selection.

Potato Day
Bowburn
February 2008

Celebrate the potato and learn all you will ever need to know about this staple food item. The Bowburn Community Centre is packed with potato enthusiasts where talks are held along with cooking demonstrations and of course tastings of the wondrous food prepared in as many ways possible.

Leicester Comedy Festival
Leicester
8 February – 17 February 2008

Get your laugh on at this hilarious event. The festival is headed into its 15th year and is expected to be another great series of shows with a star studded line up of comedians. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy great performances along with art exhibitions and events for children.

Chinese New Year
Exeter
February 2008

The town of Coventry puts on a celebration that everyone is sure to enjoy for the Chinese New Year. There will be a mix of events ranging from food to music to dancing. The day is filled with excitement and fun for the whole family.

Tropical Extravaganza
Richmond
February 2008 - March 2008

Enjoy the vibrant colors and scents of the largest display of orchids in England. The festival is held at the Kew Gardens. Over 100,000 orchids are on display from England and around the world.

Art and Mind Festival
Winchester
March 2008

The Theatre Royal plays host to this event that explores the mind and art. The festival features musicians and dancers and of course art exhibitions. Performers and scientists both participate in the event which is sure to be an eye opening experience for all who attend.


Hull International Film Festival
Hull
15 April - 20 April 2008

This event is a presentation of short films from international filmmakers. The festival features innovative films from various genres that are 45 minutes or shorter. The participants of the contest vie for the grand winning prize package of £1000.

Spring Festival
Dorset
April 2008

The Spring Festival is a great event to get the entire family together. The event welcomes the spring season with a weekend of workshops, crafts, and musical performances. The purpose of the event is to provide rest and relaxation for all that attend.

Breakin' Convention
London
3 May - 5 May 2008

Come to this event to see excellent break dancers in action. Held at the Sadler's Wells Theatre each year, this event is an international festival featuring dancers from around the world. Live DJ's provide an upbeat tempo for the performances.

Lufthansa Festival of Baroque Music
London
May 2008

This festival has become a tradition since it got its start in 1985. It is held in various churches through out London and offers a wide range of concerts from the Baroque era.

Bristol's Vegan Fayre
Bristol
31 May – 1 June 2008

Learn more about vegan lifestyle at this event. The show features a large selection of events making it the largest vegan event in the world. Here you will find numerous market stalls offering vegan products along with presentations, musical performances, and nutrition information.

Strawberry Fair
Cambridge
June 2008

Strawberry Fair is an annual event held at the Midsummer Common in Cambridge. This event is free to the public and features entertainment for the entire family. Musical performances along with street performers keep the crowd happy and the various food stalls will ensure that visitors are satiated through out the entire day.

The Square Mile Run City Challenge
London
June 2008

This event is open to the public and raises money for the homeless. The run starts off at Paternoster Square and weaves its way through downtown London. The marathon is three and half miles long and is a shorter version of the "London Marathon".

Golowan Festival
Penzance
22 June - 29 June 2008

This festival celebrates the Feast of St. John the Baptist and draws thousands of visitors to Penzance each year. There are plenty of market stalls featuring fair souvenirs, fireworks displays, and lots of live entertainment.

Island Sailing Club Round the Island Yacht Race
Isle of Wight
27 June - 29 June 2008

One of the world's largest yacht races, the Round the Island Yacht Race sees over 2000 yachts run a 50 nautical mile course around the Isle of Wight competing for the Gold Roman Bowl. Beginning in Cowes, cruisers race westward and counter-clockwise around the island in what proves to be a fierce competition each year.


Swindon Jazz Festival
Swindon
28 June - 29 June 2008

Jazz lovers descend upon Wiltshire for the annual jazz festival that offers more free performances and events than any other celebration. Previous Swindon Jazz Festivals have featured artists such as Peter King, Stan Tracey, Alan Barnes, David Newton and Steve Waterman.


Sheffield Festival of Transport
Sheffield
June 2008

Are you a motorhead? If so, find yourself in Sheffield for the annual festival devoted to all things motorized. Over 1000 different vehicles, from exotic MGs to army vehicles to Formula One Ferraris are present at this annual event. Over 100 years of motorized history is on display for this event.


Fareham Farmers' Market
Fareham
5 July 2008

The first Saturday of each month opens the Farmer's Market in Fareham for shoppers to indulge themselves with rare breed meats, organic vegetables, breads, cakes and free range eggs. You can even find honey produced by local beekeepers.


Winchester Hat Fair
Winchester
3 July - 6 July 2008

Named for the hats that performers pass around, the Winchester Hat Fair is sure to delight both young and old with unique street performances which are suitable for all ages. Explore the diverse mix of stunts, clowning, music and children's workshops. The event begins with a midweek performance by the Winchester Theatre Royal as an inaugural event for the Hat Fair.


Farnborough International Airshow
Farnborough Airfield
14 July - 20 July 2008

Flight enthusiasts: don't miss out on this biannual event, the world's premiere international aerospace trade show. Featuring over 1200 exhibitors from around the world, you will see every aspect of the aerospace industry from historical aircraft on display to cutting edge commercial and military jets. Four different exhibition halls will tire you long before you have seen all there is to see at this massive show.


Billingham International Folklore Festival
Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees
26 July - 2 August 2008

Immerse yourself in the cultural exposition of many different countries coalescing in this wonderful event involving dance and song. Slated to perform this year are representatives from Germany, India, Japan and Romania offering their native dances.