Qingdao hosts a variety of international annual events, festivals, & exhibitions as well as holding events put on by local communities, clubs, and organizations.

Qingdao International Events:

• 2008 IFDS Qingdao International Regatta :: May 8th - 16th, 2008
• Qingdao Olympic Sailing Regatta :: August 9th – 21st, 2008

• Qingdao International Beer Festival :: September 19th – October 5th, 2008

Festivals & Events in Qingdao:

• Temple Fair at Zhanshan Temple :: May 12th -14th (April 8th –10th Chinese Lunar Calendar)
• Hongdao Clam (gala) Festival :: May 13th - May 31st
  
• BeiZhai Cherry Festival :: May 15th - Mid June
• Xiao Man [小满] :: May 21st (April 17th Chinese Lunar Calendar)
• Children's Day :: June 1st
• Dragon Boat Festival :: June 8th
  
• Qingdao Municipal Museum Re-Opens :: June 28th
  

** Qingdao Festivals: event details

Qingdao Expat Community Events:

• Squash League @ The Qingdao Grand Regency (青岛丽晶大酒店壁球俱乐部)
  Call or email Thomas if you are interested in joining the league of Squash Lovers!
  Mobile: (+86) 139-5325-3386 mailto:%20thwalther@hotmail.com
  
  
• Qingdao Business Leaders (QBL)
  QBL is open for all expats living in Qingdao especially those in business. Membership is 500RMB per person or 3000RMB corporate. Monthly meetings with speakers are held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel usually on the 4th Wed evening of each month at 7.00pm. Bookings are essential.
  Murray Peat
  Mobile: (+86) 136-8767-2753 mailto:%20murraypeat@gmail.com
  
  
• Hash House Harriers
  Late Night Run :: May 3rd, 2008 @ 7pm (meet at Crowne Plaza Hotel)
  Promenade Run, Part III :: May 17th, 2008 @ 1pm (meet at Crowne Plaza Hotel)
  Beach Run :: May 31st, 2008 @ 1pm (meet at Crowne Plaza Hotel)
  Mobile: (+86) 139-6422-4100 --Christopher "Straydog" Liptau
  info@qingdaohhh.com
  
  
• Qingdao International Christian Fellowship (QICF) :: Sunday Worship @ 10am
  25th Floor Meeting Room
  Hisense Building, Dong Hai Lu
  Mobile: (+86) 136-8767-2753 mailto:%20murraypeat@gmail.com
  
  

Qingdao International Convention Center:

• 2008 the 7th Qingdao International Cars Industry Exhibition :: May 15th-19th, 2008
• The Third Shandong Commercial vehicle and Automobile Exhibition :: May 15th-19th, 2008
• The Third Shandong China Automotive components and Automotive Articles Exhibition :: May 22nd-25th, 2008
• The 5th China International Food Industry and Food Exports Exhibition :: May 22nd-25th, 2008
• The 5th China International Food Processing and Packing Equipment Exhibition :: May 22nd-25th, 2008
• The 6th China International Navigation Exhibition :: May 22nd-25th, 2008
• 2008 Qingdao China Asia Tourist Exhibition :: May 22nd-25th, 2008
• The 5th APEC Companies Technology Exchange Exhibition :: May 30th - June 2nd, 2008

Qingdao Music & Art Events:

• "One World One Dream" @ Qingdao Concert Hall on Friday, April 25th, 7:30pm.
  Ballets: Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Romeo & Juliet, 红色娘子军
  Tickets: +86 (532) 8582-9382
• Symphonic Orchestra @ Qingdao People's Auditorium
  Tickets: +86 (532) 8289-7229
• Concert @ Grand Regency Ballroom
  
• Art Exhibition @ Qingdao Municipal Gallery
  
• Music @ Loushan Theater

Qingdao Restaurants & Bars:
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