Photo: Lars Olofsson Events and Festivities in VästergötlandBelow are only a taste of all the events taking place in Västergötland. Of all the festivals, feasts, concerts, exhibitions, fairs and other events there are always something for you to do. JunePotato-FestivalFeast and festivities in Alingsås during the potato-festival. But what about the potato? Contact the local tourist office for further information.Nordic Jazz and Blues FestivalA Jazz and Bluesfestival in Borås. What more is there to say.JulyHandicraft Fair, HjoThe largest handicraft fair in Scandinavia with over 500 exhibitors, showing genuine, quality handicraft in a provincial environment.Knight week in HovaA fantastic spectacle with knights in armour, knight tournament, cortčge and children's kingdom.The days of the Falls in TrollhättanMagnificent sceneries and a mighty cascade, when 300'000 litres of water per second rush through the hydroelectric station in Trollhättan. Top artist performances, handicraft market and restaurant feast during three busy days in July.Pancake festival, SkaraTry the local dish "sweetberry-pancake" and experience the only World Championship in pit-spitting. Hat parade and competitions.Nossebro FairTraditional fair in Nossebro. One of the largest fair in West-SwedenAugustPorcelain days at Rörstrand, LidköpingGuided tours at the well-reputed old porcelain-factory Rörstrand.SeptemberCheese Fair in SkaraThe Swedish cheese master of the year is chosen and the dairies of the country offer visitors all different sorts of tasty cheeses.
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