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I wouldn’t go so far as to say there’s a festival to fit every possible interest, but there are certainly some unusual ones—from underwater music events to tuna tossing competitions and even radish-focused celebrations.

Of course, there are also plenty of festivals dedicated to tea. While they may not be quite as unconventional, there is certainly no shortage of them.

For a broader overview, see

this guide to major tea festivals around the world and notable annual tea events
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which highlights some of the better-known gatherings.

There are also a number of lesser-known festivals worth exploring.

Canada has been well represented with events such as the Victoria and Toronto Tea Festivals, and Ottawa joins the list with

the Ottawa Tea Festival featuring vendors, tastings, and tea education events
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The festival’s 2014 edition took place in December, and it appears to have already established itself as a recurring event.

Also in Canada, industry professionals may be interested in

The Canadian Coffee & Tea Show, a trade-focused event featuring tea and coffee exhibitors
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held in Mississauga, Ontario.

Across the Atlantic, tea culture continues to grow through events such as

Scotland’s Tea Festival showcasing tea vendors, tastings, and cultural presentations
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which debuted in August 2014.

Other European events that combine tea with coffee culture include

the Dublin Coffee & Tea Festival featuring beverages, demonstrations, and tastings

and

The London Tea & Coffee Festival highlighting global tea and coffee producers
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Finally, South Korea offers a unique celebration in one of its major tea-growing regions. The Boseong Green Tea Festival honors local production and tea culture.

For English-language details about this event, see

this overview of the Boseong Green Tea Festival and its cultural significance in Korea
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See more of William I. Lengeman’s articles at

this author archive featuring additional tea articles and festival coverage
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