The cherry festival in Kerteminde, Denmark
By Porcospino
@Porcospino (31366)
Denmark
July 20, 2019 1:16pm CST
I went to the local cherry festival today. It always takes place in July, and there are many different activities. A woman is dressed as Cherry Queen, and there are different kinds of competitions and concerts. It is also possible to buy cherry cakes and cherry ice cream.
The area in the middle of the town was extremely crowded. When we arrived it was impossible to find a place to sit, but that was okay, because we don't like crowds anyway, and we didn't want to sit next to the stage. In the other end of the town there is a bridge, and we decided to sit there. We were able to listen to the music anyway because it was very loud..
We bought cherry ice cream and it was very delicious. They only sell it during the festival. They also sell small baskets that contain cherries, but we didn't buy any. We already have cherries at home.
Tonight there will be a parade, but it takes place late at night and we left in afternoon, so we didn't see it. The festival ends tomorrow.
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
21 Jul 19
Yes, the cherry festival is right now. Here the cherry season starts in July. When does your cherry season start?
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@LadyDuck (460204)
• Switzerland
21 Jul 19
@Porcospino Our season cherry starts at the end of May and it ends by the end of June.
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
20 Jul 19
My grandmother used to drink Kijafa (cherry liqueur) I have tried it, but I don't usually drink it. Did you try the cherry schnapps from your area?
I don't know the cake you mentioned, but it looks delicious.
@MALUSE (69390)
• Germany
20 Jul 19
@Porcospino I have friends living in one of the cherry villages. There is also a destillery for all kinds of fruit schnapps. When I visit them, the visit usually ends with a cherry schnapps.
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
20 Jul 19
That sounds great as well. I love blackberries. We had a good time at the festival today. It is popular local event, and there were many visitors.
@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
21 Jul 19
Is that you in the photo?
It seems like an interesting festival, we have a festival of grapes here, I think in September
It seems like an interesting festival, we have a festival of grapes here, I think in September1 person likes this
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
21 Jul 19
No, the woman in the photo is the Cherry Queen. She walks through the streets wearing her costume and many people take photos of her. A grape festival sounds interesting too.
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
22 Jul 19
@LowRiderX I look quite different from her, I also have short hair, but I dyed my hair red 
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
22 Jul 19
@Porcospino Oh, and I was so happy, I thought I saw you
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Is that every year?@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
21 Jul 19
Yes, it takes place every year in July. It is not that far from my home, so I usually visit it. It is a popular event, and the place is usually very crowded.
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
22 Jul 19
@raveeen Yes, it is very popular. If you want a seat near the concerts and the other activities you have to arrive really early.
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
21 Jul 19
Yes, it is was great. The weather was perfect as well. Everything takes place outside, so it is very nice that it didn't rain.
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@LeaPea2417 (36573)
• Toccoa, Georgia
20 Jul 19
That sounds fun and cherries are awesome!
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
20 Jul 19
The cherries they sell are really delicous. I usually visit the festival every year in July.
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
20 Jul 19
They only sell the cherry ice cream once a year. My husband and I shared one of them
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@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
24 Jul 19
Maybe it doesn't take place in your area. Here we have a cherry festival every year in July. I usually visit it, it is not that far from my home.
@Porcospino (31366)
• Denmark
20 Jul 19
The ones we buy in the stores usually cost about $4 (half a kilo) At the moment most stores sell them. We bought some yesterday. We also like strawberries and rashberries.
