Scotland
2013 is the Year of Natural Scotland so no matter when you plan to travel, you'll be able to incorporate an event into your schedule - highlighted festivals include: - Glasgow Film Festival, February 14 to 24
- Inverness Half Marathon, March 17
- Dumfries & Galloway Wild Spring Festival, March 29 to April 14
- Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival, May 2 to 6
- Heb Celt 2013, July 17 to 20
- The Open Championship, July 18 to 21
- Wickerman Festival, July 26 to 27
- Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight, September 7 to 22
Austria
If you love classical music and beautiful historic architecture, plan to visit Austria during the summer months to enjoy:- International Music Festival of the Vienna Festival, May 11 to June 17
- Salzburg Festival, July 19 to September 1
France
While there's so much to see in France, 2013 brings a year of celebrations in the European Capital of Culture, Marseille, with an array of exhibitions, entertainment, concerts, family fun and more including highlights like:- Circus in Capitals, now until February 24
- Mediterranean: From Yesterday's Cities to Today's Men, now through May 18
- Friche la Belle de Mai Exhibit, now until March 31
Iceland
As Iceland considers changing it's name to something not so frigid sounding, the world already knows there's so much more to this country including fun festivals like:- Reykjavik Arts Festival, May 17 to June 2
- Happy Sailor in Grindavik, June 1 to 2
- Sunset Festival on Garðskagi, June 27 to 29
- Arctic Open International Golf Tournament, June 27 to 29
Germany
This culture rich country has so much to offer including national parks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and miles & miles of cycling routes through the picturesque vineyards and beyond. I'm a big fan of the NBC television show, Grimm, and since it's the Brothers Grimm 200th anniversary, Germany is ready to celebrate countrywide:- Grimms' Fairytales in Pictures, now until March 10
- Fairytale Week, March 31 to April 7
- Brothers Grimm Fairytale Festival (Hanau), May 1 to July 1
- International Puppet Theater Festival, May 30 to June 2
- Brothers Grimm Festival (Kassel), July 18 to August 18
Spain
If you're looking for the best time of year to visit Spain, go during the Holy Week Easter celebrations when the entire country comes out in full force. One of the top cities to enjoy the festivities is in Seville ;)- Fiestas of the Magdelena de Castellon of Plana, March 2 to 10
- Fallas de San Jose, March 14 to 19
- La Tomatina, August 28
Ireland
Ireland is a land steeped in history and natural beauty. Besides St. Patrick's Day celebrations throughout the country on March 17, The Gathering is a year-round celebration showcasing culture, traditions, sports and of course, fun.- Feile an Earraigh, March 11 to 17
- Galway Food Festival, March 28 to April 1
- Cork World Book Fest, April 23 to 27
- Celtic Fringe Festival, June 20 to 24
- World Police & Fire Games, August 1 to 10
- Fourth of July Limerick, July 4
- Castlebar International Four Days Walking Festival, July 4 to 7
Netherlands
This year marks the 400th anniversary of the famous Amsterdam canals. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city's canal district will host many events but be sure not to miss these other fun festivals in Belguim:- Holland Flowers Festival, now through March 3
- Scheveningen Sand Sculpture Festival, April 29
- Dunya Festival, May 27
- North Sea Jazz Festival, July 12
- Grachtenfestival, August 16
- Amsterdam Dance Event, October 17
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