In German-speaking countries
Culture
- The Frankfurt book fair takes place in October every year Frankfurt am Main with changing host countries.
- The International Hof Film Festival can be found in October in court instead of
- The Colomansfest at the church in Schwangau is the largest religious festival in the region, it is celebrated annually on the Sunday before October 13th with a festival service, blessing of the mostly over 200 horses and a subsequent ride around
- At Kolomani October 13th is Kirtag in Melk (Austria). On this day it makes sense to either drive around the city center or - which is more fun - simply join in the celebration.
- In Berlin takes place in October and November Jazz Festival Berlin instead of. It is one of the oldest and most respected jazz events in Europe.
Kitchen and enjoyment
- The last week of October is Fishing week in Dinkelsbühl
- The Open day of the distilleries and breweries is around that every year Walberla on the third Sunday in October
- The Rhön sausage market in front of the town hall in Ostheim before the Rhön is the culinary highlight of the region with up to 250000 visitors.
- In Weimar thinks Weimar onion market instead of. The onion market is Thuringia's largest and oldest folk festival.
Party and fun
- Previously, all villages had in Francs, regardless of whether they are Protestant or Catholic, each has its own date for the parish fair. The authorities celebrated too much, so instead of celebrating on different dates, they introduced the general church consecration, a church consecration day for everyone. The third Sunday in October was set as the date for the All-world church consecration (Allaweldskerwa). This feast day is still celebrated in many Franconian towns today
- Scooter and small car meeting annually on October 3rd at the car museum in Engstingen
- Muswiese, probably the largest folk festival in Hohenlohe and one of the oldest in southern Germany, it was first mentioned in a document in 1434. Your appointment is always based on the "Burkhardi" day on October 11th, with the main market days Tue-Thu after October 11th. In 2015 the 581st Muswiese takes place, it lasts from Saturday to Thursday, Monday is traditionally a day of rest.
- Free market in Bremen. The Freimarkt is one of the oldest folk festivals in Germany and one of the largest events in Northern Germany. Every year in mid-October, the large market on the Bürgerweide and the small market on the market square are opened on a Friday. For Bremer this is it Fifth Season and the big motto is Ischa Freimaak. On the opening evening there is a large firework display over the Bürgerweide. On the second Saturday there is a parade with marching bands, floats and colorful groups. Start in Pappelstrasse in the Neustadt over the Bürgermeister-Smidt-Brücke to the city center. Continue on Obernstrasse, past the town hall, cathedral and market square, to Bürgerweide. The open market ends every 17 days on a Sunday.
- Reichelsheim fairy tale and saga days the last weekend in October in Reichelsheim (Odenwald)
- In October and November takes place in Muenster the Autumn end instead of. The largest fair in the Münsterland hosted. Showmen from all over Germany present nostalgic items as well as the latest rides.
Sports
- Sales & Racing Festival on the racecourse in Iffezheim, a major international equestrian event
religion
Luther memorial
- The Reformation Festival from October 31st to November 2nd in the Lutherstadt Wittenberg reminds in an impressive way of the Reformation and the hour of birth of the Evangelical Church.
In Europe
Culture
literature
- bookBasel, the Swiss Book Prize 2013 will be awarded, authors old and young, unknown and well-known are in conversation and offer a wide range of culture.
Kitchen and enjoyment
- In South-Tirol is this Törggelen Custom, roast chestnuts are eaten and the new wine is tasted. Törggelen is invited in many inns and taverns and hearty dishes are also served.
- In Fiè allo Sciliar in South Tyrol the hosts organize that Völser Kuchlkastl, they offer down-to-earth cuisine based on old recipes.
- Late September - early October is on a Saturday in Pilsen the Festival in honor of the first wort from Pilsner Urquell
- In mid-October Perugia in Umbria the world famous chocolate festival Eurochocolate instead of. Around 100 companies from 15 countries offer their sweet products.
- The third Sunday in October takes place in Teolo in Veneto the chestnut festival Sagra dei chestnuts instead of. In addition to the chestnuts, there is a huge pot of polenta, which is refined with tomatoes, beans and bacon and satisfies a large number of hungry people.
Party and fun
Sports
- Strontrace, from the Monday of the North Dutch autumn holidays), Workum in Fryslân . Sailing competition with old sailing cargo ships from Workum across the IJsselmeer to Warmond and back. It's about getting some sacks of manure to Warmond as quickly as possible. This may only be done (except around Amsterdam) with the help of sails and wind. If the wind is unfavorable, the ship will be towed. At the Strontrace Only historic ships are allowed to participate, mostly Skûtsjes and Tjalken. The route leads over the IJsselmeer to Amsterdam. Then it goes either via Amsterdam or via Haarlem to the turning point in Warmond, where after a short break you return via the other route. The race is considered by many to be the toughest race with historic ships, as it is sailed continuously, day and night. Towing in unfavorable winds requires a lot of stamina and skill. When they leave Workum, the spectators are asked to support the ships in towing.
- The Marathon in Zeeland takes place every year on the 1st weekend in October. 2019 is October 4th. It starts in Burgh-Haamstede. On Friday October 4th there is the "Ladies Run" (5 and 10 km) and in the evening the "Light Kustrun". It's an 11km run Domburg-West chapel-Zoutelande . The path is continuously illuminated and the participants are cheered on by musicians on the beach and the dike. There is also a hiking marathon from Burgh-Haamstede to Zoutelande.
America
Culture
Kitchen and enjoyment
- The Oktoberfest in Blumenau in Brazil takes place in October. Local beers are called "Bierland", "Eisenbahn", "Gaspar", or "Wunderbier".
Party and fun
Sports
Asia
Culture
- In parts of Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand) overseas Chinese celebrate this in October or at the end of September (exact date varies) Festival of the nine imperial gods (also vegetarian festival called). You forego certain foods and beverages (especially meat) for nine days, instead there are special vegetarian dishes. At the climax of the festival, there are colorful processions in certain places, during which some participants in a trance seem to pierce their cheeks, run over fire or climb ladders made of swords.
- During the same period, Hindus celebrate the nine-day festival Durga puja or Navratri in honor of the goddess Durga. This festival also culminates in the last of the nine nights. At different places India (especially in the eastern states around Calcutta), but also in countries with large Indian communities (e.g. Malaysia, Singapore) one can observe colorful processions, dance performances and ritual burning of demons.