Saudi Arabia — Events
King’s Cup Camel Race
February 1, 2012 - February 29, 2012
Janadriyah begins with an annual camel race in which hundreds of animals and riders compete to win the King’s Cup, with a purse of hundreds of thousands of dollars. There are several races on subsequent days that are open to the public.
Janadriyah
February 12, 2012 - February 26, 2012
A yearly cultural festival held outside Riyadh, the festival is a celebration of Saudi Arabia’s food, culture, heritage and history, including exhibits of carpet weaving, pottery and woodcarving from the different regions of the Kingdom.
Taif Rose Festival
April 1, 2012 - April 30, 2012
Hundreds of thousands of people each year visit the cool and green summer-tourist resort city to enjoy captivating views and celebrate the fruits and flowers that grow in its fertile valley, including more than 200 rose plant varieties.
Jeddah Summer Festival
July 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
For more than ten years, the Red Sea port town of Jeddah, on the western edge of Saudi Arabia, has hosted a festival that begins with fireworks on the Corniche waterfront, and includes a circus, musical performances, and children’s theater.
International Date Festival
August 1, 2012 - August 31, 2012
In the city of Buraidah, 300 kilometers north of Riyadh, the center of town is transformed into a vast marketplace for fresh and dried dates, the tasty delicacy of the Arab world. Sellers and buyers flock to this renowned city to celebrate the tiny, sweet fruit, and on offer are date-related products, including cookies, jams, and breads.
