Cultural Festivals

Renaissance faires occupy a unique space in the American festival calendar. They are simultaneously historical re-enactment, theatre, craft market, food festival, and community gathering — and the communities that have built up around the best of them are among the most devoted and creatively engaged audiences of any event type in the country. The American...

The complete guide to New Orleans Jazz Fest — what to expect at one of the greatest music and food events in the world, what to eat, how to navigate the fairgrounds, and how to make the most of your first visit.

From the Diwali Festival of Lights in Houston to Carnaval Miami, the Dragon Boat Festival in Philadelphia, and Native American powwows across the country, here are the best cultural festivals in the USA celebrating the world's traditions.

Everything first-time Burning Man attendees need to know — from what the festival actually is and how to survive the Black Rock Desert, to what to pack, what to wear, and how to get the most out of your first burn.