30^th July to 8^th August - XXV Gastronomic Fair of Machico
This local Gastronomic fair allows tasting some of the typical snacks and dishes of this area, as its main purpose is to promote the rich and varied regional gastronomy, but above all, the specialities from the municipality of Machico. This event includes musical entertainment presenting national and international performers.

5^th to 7^th August - Madeira Wine Rally
Madeira Sports Club (Club Sports da Madeira) is organising the traditional and already famous Madeira Wine Rally, which celebrates its 51^st anniversary in 2010. From 5^th to 7^th August it will be held the 51^st Madeira Wine Rally gathering audiences in the various regional roads in order to watch the acceleration of the cars and the skill of the drivers. This is part of the European Rally Championship, and has great importance because of its long history and the adrenaline rush it generates. Several stretches of road will be closed to the traffic; should you need more information, visit: www.ralivm.com

6^th to 10^th - 2010 Camacha Art - XXII Camachense Art Festival - Camacha
Organised by the “Casa do Povo” of Camacha, this festival is devoted to local traditions. During one week, the parish of Camacha will be transformed into a place of concentration and entertainment, with exhibitions of basketry work and embroidery as well as the musical performances of the parish’s various folk dancing groups. Visit the site http://www.casapovocamacha.pt/index.php , though information is in Portuguese.

14^th and 15^th - Feast of Our Lady of Monte - Funchal
This is considered to be the Region’s main feast concerning the people’s devotion, famous all over the world where emigrants from Madeira have settled. Great popular entertainment during the two festival days, transforms the picturesque and romantic parish of Monte into one of the liveliest places in the island.

14^th and 15^th - Feast of Our Lady of Grace - Porto Santo
Our Lady of “Graça” Chapel, erected on a hill below the belvedere of Portela, opens its doors to an open air festival which is carried out every year on 14^th and 15^th August. After the liturgy, which includes the religious ceremonies and a procession, follows the open air popular festival with the traditional stands selling food and drink, music and lots of entertainment.

20^th to 30^th- Caniço Promenade Nights - Caniço de Baixo
A Gastronomic Week which is held every year on the Promenade in Caniço-de-Baixo, with the participation of various music bands and some of the hotels, restaurants and bars of Caniço.

24^th to 29^th - XIX Round Madeira by Canoe 2010
Organised by the Centro de Treino Mar of Madeira, this is an international race of the F.P.C. and I.C.F. This event is internationally known for its difficulty, but also for its good organisation and natural beauty offered by the coast of the island. The race covers 141 Km distributed along 9 laps. Enrolment is open to K1 Mar, K2 Mar, Surf Ski I and Surf Ski II.
Further information at www.madeiraemcanoa.com

24^th to 30^th - São Vicente - Municipal Festivities
An exciting programme of cultural and social events will take place for a week in the picturesquetown of São Vicente, on the north coast of the Island of Madeira. Highlights of the various concerts are José Cid on the 26 th and the Salsinhas d´Abalada Band, on the 28th. The complete programme can be seen at www.svicente.com

25^th to 27^th - Wine Harvest Festival - Porto Santo ( Cancelled)
This festival provides all its visitors with information on the different varieties of grape produced in Porto Santo. It is held, by 10 p.m. at `Largo das Palmeiras’, where a public wine press will be assembled, with wine tasting, demonstrations on the wine making process and an exhibition of the utensils related to vine growing and caring. There will also be musical entertainment with traditional singing groups.

28^th- XX National and XIII International Folklore Festival - Ponta do Sol
This event has been organised by the Ponta do Sol Folklore Group and the local City Hall. The festival will feature regional, national and foreign groups such as: the Ponta do Sol Folklore Group and groups such as: the Ponta do Sol and Rochão Folklore Groups, apart from other groups from Barcelos, Águeda, Vila Nova de Gaia, Venezuela and Russia.