WOW: Whats on Where in August
Welcome to the month of August. Its the heat of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Check out some of the festivals and events occurring across the globe this month.
Elvis Week, Memphis, Tennesee:
Join thousands of Elvis fans and travel to Memphis, Tennessee for nostalgic Elvis Week. Visit the major Elvis attractions, taking in his famous Graceland residence, Sun Studio ,where he recorded his first hit, and rounding off his a candle lit vigil to commemorate the King of Rock and Roll.
Let your hair down and follow the Hippie Trail to this bohemian arts festival- ”an experiment in temporary community”culminating in the burning of of an iconic effigy of a 50 ft neon man.
The world’s biggest food fight takes place at the Plaza del Pueblo in the small town of Buhol in eastern Spain.
Caber tossing, stone putting, tugs of war bagpipes galore and plenty of tartan- right across the Scottish Highlands
Kanto Matsuri Festival, Japan:
See candles processions light up the sky
Huge warrior sculptures on display in Aomori accompanied by traditional dancing and spectacular fireworks.
Check out more in our Pilot Globe Guide for the month of August here
