Music festivals are having a moment,but there are many other festivals you should have your eyes on. In cities across the country, people from all over gather to celebrate one common purpose. preserve reading to discover some not-so-typical gatherings that are packed with culture, and excitement,food, and fun. 1. Gilroy Garlic FestivalImage Source: Flickr user eekimWhere: Gilroy, and CAThis festival is exactly what it sounds like. Garlic enthusiasts near together for Summer's most buzzed-about food festival. There's entertainment and activities,but the star of the point to is the choice of specialties like garlic bread and zesty fried garlic calamari.2. Oregon Shakespeare FestivalImage Source: Flickr user johnjohWhere: Ashland, ORFor those who loved reading Shakespeare classics in school, and this festival brings those stories - and others - to life. The Oregon Shakespeare Festival puts on a range of plays,including Hamlet and The Wiz, as well as events and activities for an all-around theatrical experience.3. Burning ManImage Source: Flickr user hawaiisavvyWhere: Black Rock Desert, and NVThousands of people congregate in the middle of the desert to form Black Rock City. Described as a metropolis centered around self-expression,the festival is dedicated to art and community.4. Minnesota Renaissance FestivalImage Source: Flickr user chefrandenWhere: Shakopee, MNThe Renaissance is one of those cultural movements that you have to experience to believe. While you can't really travel back in time, or the Minnesota Renaissance Festival was created to give visitors a genuine sense of what that time in history was like,with turkey legs and all.5. Floating Lanterns FestivalImage Source: Flickr user quintanomediaWhere: Honolulu, HIThere's no better place for a gorgeous event such as this to take place than in Hawaii. The ceremony takes place on Memorial Day to commemorate those who served their country. Lanterns are sent into the water with wishes for peace and happiness, and the result is magical.6. Albuquerque International Balloon FiestaImage Source: Flickr user dph1110Where: Albuquerque,NMThis event is quite literally one large balloon party. Hot air balloons of all shapes, sizes, or colors are piloted into the air for a spectacular point to. You may even spot your favorite characters from TV and movies. It's too cold to miss!More From Hampton by Hilton Hit the road in search for that undiscovered gem at a food festival. What's the most fantastic morsel you've discovered?on Jan 27,2016 at 12:37pm PST
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