British Surfing Championships

Date: October 5-7.

Location: Croyde Beach, Devon.

Description: The most prestigious surfing event in the UK, held at one of the country's prime surfing locations.

Contact: 01736 360250.

E-mail: colin@britsurf.demon.co.uk

Link: whatsonwhen.com/events/~34651.jml

Fiestas de La Vendima Riojiana

Date: September 20-26.
Location: Logrono, La Rioja, Spain.
Description: The grape harvest, celebrated with fireworks, dancing, music, food and - obviously - wine.
Contact: 0034 941 27 70 10.
Link: whatsonwhen.com/events/~13483.jml

Polar Bear Watching

Date: October - November.
Location: Churchill, Manitoba, Canada.
Description: Tours during the migration season make it possible to see the Hudson Bay bears up close.
Contact: 001 218 387 1411.
E-mail: info@polarhusky.com
Link: whatsonwhen.com/events/~29657.jml

Melbourne Festival

Date: October 11-November 3.
Location: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Description: The highlight of the arts calendar in Australia's cultural capital.
Contact: 0061 (0) 3 9662 4242
E-mail: contact.us@melbournefestival.com.au
Link: whatsonwhen.com/events/~21721.jml

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