09/10/2012 09:48 | By JD Van Zyl, contributor, MSN Travel
Best drinking festivals around the world

These may not be the most elegant affairs, but these drink-fuelled festivals are certainly fun.



These may not be the most elegant affairs, but these drink-fuelled festivals are certainly fun. (© Rex Features)
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  • These may not be the most elegant affairs, but these drink-fuelled festivals are certainly fun. (© Rex Features)
  • 1. Pilsner Fest (© Zdenek Vaiz)
  • 2. Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival (© Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival)
  • 3. Tequila Expo (© Ricardo Espinosa_Mexico Tourism)
  • 4. Food & Wine and Rum Festival (© Food & Wine and Rum Festival)
  • 5. The Great British Beer Festival (© CAMRA)
  • 6. Oktoberfest (© JD Van Zyl)
  • 7. London Cocktail Week (© London Cocktail Week)
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With Oktoberfest well under way and Cocktail Week kicking off in London, there's never been a better time to grab a few mates and plan your next big party. Regardless of whether your preferred tipple is of the brewed, distilled or fermented kind, we have them all covered. And then some. So get ready to shake, sip and party the night away at these brilliant boozy festivals.

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10/10/2012 07:26
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Queens birthday in HOLLAND biggest street party in the world

 

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Queens birthday in HOLLAND biggest street party in the world
10/10/2012 13:08
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Liverpool Beer Festival in the Cathedral crypt is well worth a visit. Visit Camra website for details.
10/10/2012 11:56
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Love how the Pilsner Fest is started with what appears to be a live pistol!

 

Goody, will be in Barbados for the rum festival!

10/10/2012 08:21
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Festa di San Michele, 8th of June in Contrada Avellino Italy..thousands bring the best wine and party on the mount
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aww i arrive in london on the 15th october- what a pity :(

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Great to see Proper Job, Black Prince and Tribute at the forefront of this picture
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St Austell Brewery Celtic Beer Fest 24th November 11am-11pm is a beer lover's paradise. Over 140 ales, lagers and ciders plus live music. Not to be missed!

10/10/2012 14:38
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Abergavenny Food Festival   !!! Try it Sept 2013..................
10/10/2012 01:34
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St Patricks Day..........????????????????????????????????????????
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