Boston's calender of events includes numerous festivals happening throughout the year. Since Boston is such a diverse city, festivals and celebrations of all kinds happen annually. Some of the many summer festivals include Boston Harborfest and the Dragon Boat Festival in June, Chowderfest in July, Chinatown Festival in August and Octoberfest Festival in September. Those are just a few of the fun festivals happening during the summer season that are worth attending if in the area.

Boston Beer Festival is held in mid-June and is probably one of the most loved festivals in the city. It's no wonder why! Held at the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts the beer festival is sponsored by the Beer Advocate who's logo is "Respect Beer" and their mission is "Drink Beer!". The Boston Beer Festival features a distinctive line-up of craft breweries from New England as well as from around the nation. Bostonians and the many visitors should buy tickets in advance as attendance is limited. The Boston Beer Festival runs for two nights and features numerous breweries each year. Event tickets are limited for each night to provide a "relaxed vibe". Prices are roughly $40 for each session but check before buying. Buy tickets well in advance to secure your spot in this exciting beer-lovers festival. This year the Boston Beer Festival features over 125 tasty varieties of America's best craft beers from a huge variety of breweries.

The Boston Wine Festival is held annually from January through April and is one of the nations longest running wine festivals.. The Boston Wine Festival has a grand opening the first night and a gala closing on the last. With the exception of some special events, the Boston Wine Festival features a different winery every single day from January until April with a hosted dinner almost every evening! The Boston Wine festival kicks off with The Battle of the Cabernets which is a festival tradition and favorite event in which a panel of experts are led through a blind tasting of various cabernets. Ticket prices vary depending on what events are attended and tickets can be requested online through the Boston Wine Festival website.

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The annual Independent Film Festival Boston hosts normally happens at the end of April. With over 100 screenings, panel discussions and weekend parties there's a lot to do at the Independent Film Festival Boston. The festival screenings and events are spread around Boston, Cambridge and Sommerville. Thousands of films are watched by the programmers to select the final list.

Advance tickets are available but sell out fast so get them as far in advance as possible. For The Independent Film Festival Boston tickets can be purchased through their website and at select theaters which are announced quite a while before the festival begins every year. 3 types of festival passes are also available for the Independent Film Festival Boston and include different privileges. This year the Bluecard is $80.00 and includes 10 films of your choice. The Chrome Pass includes complete access to all films and the Titanium packages is $500.00. Seem expensive? This deluxe pass includes complete access and your very own Apple TV loaded with 5 years of previous filmfest films!

Festivals in Boston are really fun events to take part in when visiting the city. They are a great way to experience Boston's diverse culture and hospitality. Many of the festivals in Boston happen in popular areas of the city offering visitors a chance to explore other attractions and discover great shopping and dining areas. A few more of the many festivals in Boston include the Boston Celtic Music Festival in January, The Boston Bluesfest Festival in September and the Vegetarian Food Festival in October. Ticket information for festivals can be found by contacting the Greater Boston Convention and Visitor Bureau. Many hotels can also provide guests with festival information.