Medieval Carnivale
It is hosted by the Balingup community in Western Australia. Each day a parade, led by the King and Queen, features floats and magnificent costumes, while free entertainment is on the go all day. Prepare yourself for the Saturday night, when the Burning of the Dragon takes place.
When: August 27-28
Where: Balingup, Western Australia
For more good old-fashioned fun that packs a tasty wallop, La Tomatina at Bunol, near Valencia, triples in size as people come from near and far for the world's biggest food fight. Over 100 tonnes of over-ripe tomatoes are thrown into the street. A water cannon signals the beginning of the event and for 60 minutes it's game on as participants can throw tomatoes that anyone and anything within the main square. The water cannons come out again to wash down the streets - and its red-faced population.
When: August 31
Where: Bunol, Spain
Hog Parade
Pigs come out to play during one of the biggest events of The Philippines' Malolos province's food festival. You would be surprised to know that pigs are dressed up as Superman, princesses, kings or bridal parties. As a matter of fact, they even wear make-up - yes, lipstick on a pig - so they are pretty enough for the big parade in town. The festival celebrates the self-sufficiency of the area by displaying its meaty produce. The pigs look dressed to kill for the main event but, in fact, are the ones who eventually end up served on a plate.
When: September
Where: Malolos, The Philippines
