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Area: Jerez de La Frontera
Where: Circuito De Jerez,
What: Spanish Moto GP
When: Mar 2009
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The Moto Grand Prix in Jerez is one of the leading events of the season. Crowds of up to 120,000 attend, many arriving days before, pitching their tents and savouring everything from qualifying rounds to the final chequered flag.
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Area: Seville
Where: Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones
What: WOMEX
When: Mar 2009
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World Music Expo
WOMEX (World Music Expo) is dedicated to world, roots, folk, ethnic and traditional music. After launching in Berlin in 1994, it has taken place in cities around Europe including Brussels, Marseilles, Stockholm and Rotterdam. This year it returns to Sevilla's Palacio de Congresos y Exposiciones.
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Area: Andalusia
Where: Baena
What: Olive and Olive Oil Festival
When: Nov 2008
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The town of Baena in Andalusia plays host to the annual Las Jornadas del Olivar y el Aceite, a three-day day fair dedicated to everything to do with olives and olive oil.
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Area: Andalusia
Where: Sanlúcar de Barrameda
What:
When: 12 - 14 Aug 2008
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Sanlúcar de Barrameda Horseraces
One of Spain's three definitive sherry-producing towns, the seaside town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda is also home to some of the oldest horse races in Europe, which take place along the beach every August.
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Area: Andalusia
Where: Palenciana
What:
When: 14 - 17 Aug 2008
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Feria de Palenciana
The community of Palenciana holds a festival in honour of the Virgen del Carmen, who is believed to have protected the town from total destruction over 160 years ago. Activities include live bands, fireworks, floral tributes, bell ringing and processions.
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Area: Andalusia
Where: Malaga
What:
When: 16 - 24 Aug 2008
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Feria de Malaga
This is the region's biggest and most exciting party, the Feria de Malaga.
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Area: Andalusia
Where: Jerez de La Frontera
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When: 13 - 23 Sep 2008
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Jerez Grape-Harvest Festival
Every year the pretty Andalusian town of Jerez de la Frontera holds the Fiestas de la Vendimia (Jerez Grape-Harvest Festival), celebrating its three most famous attributes: sherry, horses and flamenco.
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