The Free World
Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel, June, 2004 by T. Cole Rachel
The Teva Mountain Games-June 3 to 6 in Vail, Colo.-involve art, music, high-altitude athletics, and sporty sandals (not necessarily in that order). There are sporting events, free concerts, and an agility contest to find the ultimate mountain dog. "Dogs are an important part of the lifestyle," says organizer Joel Heath. "They're kind of like our kids." The games climax with the Teva Mountain Ball-dress is festive outdoorsy. www.tevamountaingames.com.
On June 27, the Konigsallee-a canalside boulevard in Düsseldorf, Germany-will be closed for the yearly Cartwheeling Tournament, a tradition since 1937. Children are judged on the speed, form, and artistic expression of their cartwheels. Huge crowds turn up to watch the competition, known to be intense. 011-49/211-17-20-20, www.duesseldorf-tourismus.de.
The Catholic festival of Corpus Christi is honored throughout Spain with a variety of plays and processions, ...