ur Festival. The Festival takes place primarily on the Floating Harbour. Boats come in from all over and are decorated in maritime flags and lights. The harbour covers an area of 70 acres and has existed since the 13th century. In the early 19th century 
they installed lock gates in the centre of the city and providing a tidal by-pass for the river. It is called a Floating Harbour as the water level remains constant and it is not affected by the state of the tide on the river.
they installed lock gates in the centre of the city and providing a tidal by-pass for the river. It is called a Floating Harbour as the water level remains constant and it is not affected by the state of the tide on the river.There are a number of stages set up with Bristol bands, troupes of circus-like actors, and dancing. There are food fairs, such as Italian, French, Thai, and Spanish. And the vendors, by the way are from I
taly, France, and Spain. In the French corridor I had a taste of wine from the keg. I found cheeses, sausage, and wine, and I bought enough for last night's dinner. There were loads of booths with information to be more green in your gardening or life.
taly, France, and Spain. In the French corridor I had a taste of wine from the keg. I found cheeses, sausage, and wine, and I bought enough for last night's dinner. There were loads of booths with information to be more green in your gardening or life. I'm not sure what the guys in the green neoprene suits and Christmas boots were about, but I got a couple of pictures. There was a kids park with trampolines and blow-up slides, ball rooms, etc. It really was a cool set up. It was fun!
