Yet another large-scale event that many locals look forward to is called Southampton Common People. It takes place in the middle of May, at the park Southampton Common. Among its entertainment are rides for kids, food courts, musical concerts, as well as theatrical and dance performances, and face painting. The middle of the first summer month will give fans of event tourism the opportunity to attend the “Gung-Ho! Festival”, whose program includes the setup of a large-scale rope town with interesting obstacle courses. The venue of this festival just like many others is still the same Southampton Common. One of the festival’s features is that visitors can donate money to the charity foundation “BBC Children in Need”.
Gastronomic festivals are also held in Southampton. For example, the concert hall “O2 Guildhall” becomes a venue for two events dedicated to gin. The first is held in early May (The Great Southampton Gin Festival), and the second in mid-September (The Great British Gin Festival). The people of Southampton are also beer lovers, and this is confirmed by the fact that at the end of October, locals traditionally organize Oktoberfest celebrations. The festival is held at various venues (bars, restaurants, and clubs) scattered throughout the city. At these places, you are sure to be treated to a special menu, accompanied by live music. It is worthwhile to consider attending the festival and enjoying the incredibly cheerful atmosphere in the company of friends well in advance, as many locals make reservations here during the beer event.
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