Bucket List Events

07/19/2024

Over the past few weeks, our team loved welcoming guests to London 🇬🇧 - It was some exciting Tennis🎾!! Wimbledon is definitely a magical event you must experience at least once in your lifetime. Make plans to join us in 2025. See you in London next summer! ✈️
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02/27/2024

📣 BIG NEWS! We are #2 in the Southwest on Inc. Regionals’ list of fastest-growing private companies in America!

From the World Cup ⚽️ to the Summer Games🏅, from Oktoberfest 🍻 to the Macy’s Parade 🦃…and so much more in between…you’ve trusted us to help make your bucket list dreams a reality.

THANK YOU!

Now the only question is: When’s your next Bucket List adventure?

01/23/2024

📍 When visiting Munich, why not step into a fairytale at Nymphenburg Palace!? Immerse yourself in the grandeur of Baroque splendor as you explore the palace that was first built in 1664.

🏰 Wander through historical layers, where visionary architects left their mark and take in the awe-inspiring Stone Hall.

🪴 The gardens transition from formal French lawns to the tranquil beauty of an English landscape garden. Discover hidden pavilions on grounds that are perfect for a walk/run/bike ride.

🌟 Discover all you need to know about visiting Schloss Nymphenburg on our blog. Head to the direct link in our bio to read all about it!

📸 Photo credit: Peter Hess

01/21/2024

👑 Dive into the royal roots of Oktoberfest! Did you know this epic beer bonanza began as a grand celebration for a royal wedding in 1810?

🎉 Picture this: Bavarian bliss, overflowing mugs, and a wedding party to remember! What started as a horse race to celebrate the marriage of the then Crown Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese, eventually grew over the years to become what we know it as today.

🎡 In 1816 carnival booths appeared and from 1819 the town fathers decided that the Oktoberfest should be celebrated every year.

📸 Photo credit: Münchner Stadtmuseum, Peter Hess.

🌟 Join us on an adventure to Munich. The Oktoberfest experience promises laughter, camaraderie, and memories fit for royalty. Sign up now to one of our packages! Link in bio to our website.

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01/19/2024

🐎 The Kentucky Derby is coming this 4th of May! Join us for our three-night package for a weekend of high fashion, parties, bourbon sipping and the main event itself: the races.

🏇Churchill Downs has hosted the event since 1875, meaning this is the longest continuously running sporting event in US history.

🌟 Come join in for the fun, head to our website (link in bio) for more information on our Kentucky Derby packages.

01/14/2024

🎾 Did you know that Wimbledon’s unique charm extends to its legendary Queue at The Championships?!

🚶‍♀️ 🚶‍♂️ While enjoying the tennis spectacle, the camaraderie forms in the Queue, where fans patiently await on-the-day tickets.

🎟️ The Queue forms the night before, buzzing with early morning excitement. It’s a one-ticket-per-person, first-come-first-served affair. Expect to see the orderliness and etiquette that one would expect with the British.

📸 Photo credit: Lisa Findley

⭐️ Join us to see this unique tradition, on-court action and more this July at Wimbledon.

01/09/2024

🌺 Dive into the kaleidoscope of colors at Augusta! The Masters’ Azaleas steal the show with their vibrant hues, turning the course into a floral masterpiece. These blooming beauties are more than just eye candy - they’re a cherished tradition.

🏌️‍♀️ Did you know? The Azaleas were on the grounds long before the area even became a golf course, and were brought back by Bobby Jones to form a central part of the landscaping. They have therefore been a symbol of springtime splendor ever since.

📸 Photo credit: Michael Holahan

⭐️ Swing by with us this April to witness the breathtaking brilliance and embrace the true essence of the Masters.

01/06/2024

🏅 The last time the Olympics were in Paris was 1924, and that’s when Johnny Weissmuller catapulted to fame, clinching Olympic gold with his unmatched swimming prowess.

🎬 Little did the world anticipate that this aquatic champion would transition to a different kind of jungle - the Hollywood jungle!

🎞️ Weissmuller not only conquered the pool but swung into hearts as the legendary Tarzan, bringing the iconic character to life. His legacy is a testament to the seamless transition from Olympic glory to cinematic stardom, forever etching his name into the realms of both sports and entertainment.

⭐️ The Paris Olympics 2024 are not far away now. Join us this July to witness the Olympic legends live!

01/04/2024

🍹 Unveil the tale of Kalimotxo in Spain’s Basque Country!

🍷 Explore the unique blend of red wine and cola, its fascinating history dating back to the 1970s, and the cultural significance it holds.

📖 ✨ Dive into our blog post for a refreshing journey into Basque creativity and culture. Head to the direct link in our bio!

12/31/2023

💥 Wishing you all a Happy New Year and may 2024 bring us all another great year of happiness.

Photo credit: San Fermin Pamplona Navarra
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12/01/2023

❄️ Winter has arrived! (In the Northern Hemisphere, at least)

🏰 One place that tends to wear winter well is Neuschwanstein, otherwise affectionately known as ‘the Disney Castle’. This name refers to this being the actual castle that inspired Walt Disney.

👑 This castle predates Disney, in fact it has been around since the mid/late 1800s and was the vision of the rather eccentric King Ludwig II.

🏔️ Over 1.4million visitors make the trek out to the castle each year, taking in the magnificent castle and its picturesque surroundings.

📸 Photo credit: Hauke-Christian Dittrich.

⭐️ Come see it for yourself, we offer day tours with our local partner out to the castle from Munich as a part of our Oktoberfest itinerary.

11/29/2023

🥘 San Sebastián: a foodies haven and one of our favorite places to explore, not just for the amazing food but also for the stunning Old Town.

🍢 Pintxos (pronounced pin-chos) are similar to Tapas and are best described as small snacks usually enjoyed with a drink/appetizer and are found in the Basque Country, Northern Spain.

🍤 It is not hard to find the displays of ready-to-eat Pintxos around town. However, if you really want the best of the best, go for the specialties that are cooked to order and still very affordable.

❓Why not go one step further? Join us in July to San Sebastián as an add on to our Pamplona itinerary. A big highlight is the local Pintxos tour, of course!

⭐️ Head to our website - link is in bio, to find out more!

11/28/2023

🎁 Give the gift of EPIC EXPERIENCES!

🌎 Your bucket list isn’t getting any shorter. Come experience the world’s most exciting events with us!

We take the hassle out of travel planning. From tickets to tours to hotels, we make epic events easy. Whether it’s a private balcony for the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona or a beer tent reservation at Oktoberfest in Munich, we’ve got you covered.

Check out our website (link in bio), send us a message, or give us a call so we can get you one step closer to traveling your bucket list!

Call us: 512-261-5140

11/23/2023

🦃 Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving! We here at Bucket List Events are truly grateful for all our amazing clients who have made this past year such a great one. Sending best wishes for the festive season!

📸 Photo credit: WWD.

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11/21/2023

🏆 The 137th Wimbledon Tournament will be held 1-14th July 2024, and is sure to be yet another great event.

🕰️ Wimbledon is the worlds oldest tennis tournament, first held back in 1877. This makes it arguably the most prestigious and sought after trophy in the sport still today.

🎾 This is a must see bucket list event for any avid tennis fan. This grand slam oozes all the glam combined with tradition that one can expect from the British Isles.

⭐️ We have some great packages on offer, curated to ensure you get the best of Wimbledon coupled with the famous historical and cultural sites of London. Click the link in our bio for more information.

📸 Photo credit: Wimbledon.

11/19/2023

📍 Augusta, Georgia is mostly known for being the home of the Masters Tournament. However, there is much more to discover in this city then just Golf.

🎭 Located on the Savannah River, this city is dynamic and full of historic sites, museums, arts festivals, theatre and also has a thriving food scene and art community.

🪴Nicknamed the Garden City for a reason, this vibrant city has long had a reputation for being beautiful, with many large private gardens occupying the area.

⛳️ For Golf Lovers: playing a round of golf in Augusta may not be as impossible as it seems: Forest Hills Golf Club is owned by Augusta University and is well maintained and steeped in history, making it a great choice.

🧭 Why not explore what Augusta has to offer when in town for the Masters and see for yourself? We love coming back here year after year!

📸 Photo credit: Augusta University.

11/16/2023

🗼 Did you know that the Eiffel Tower is also affectionately known as the Iron Lady? This name came about in the 1930s when the tower turned 50 years old and has stuck ever since.

🎨 The Eiffel Tower is hand-painted every seven years, which adds to its durability. It takes roughly 60 tons of paint to coat the entire tower!

🪧 There are 72 names written in gold letters at the base of the tower. At the time of building, Eiffel had the names of respected French scholars and scientists inscribed into the lower level permanently.

📷 It is illegal to take photos of the Eiffel Tower at night. Private individuals are free to do so for private use but for professionals the situation is different. The illuminations are protected by copyright, requiring authorization for any nighttime photos.

📸 Photo credit: the train line.com

⭐️ We can not wait to marvel once more at the Eiffel Tower when in Paris for the Olympics next year, come join us!

11/08/2023

🏄‍♂️ You may have heard of this unique surfing hotspot before. It’s been popular spot with spectators for some time now: the Eisbach Wave in the Englischer Garten, Munich. The surfers here require pro-level skills!

🏄‍♀️ Experienced surfers line up to ride the waves of the human-made river almost all year round. Legend has it that the first to ride the waves here in the center of Munich did it back in 1972.

👀 It’s as much a popular pastime for the spectators as it is the surfers, with the crowds gathering to watch the spectacle daily.

⚠️ It is strongly advised that people take on these waves at their own risk, and listen to the local surfers advice. Further into the garden, people are free to drift in the river at a bit more of a leisurely pace.

📸 Photo credit: Steven A. Martin.

⭐️ We love making regular visits to see the surfers when in Munich for our Oktoberfest trip. What a special and unique place!

11/05/2023

👩‍✈️ Did you know that the person in charge of each balloon at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is called a Pilot?

🎈 The Pilot’s job is to walk right up in front of the balloon and steer the other handlers around the route.

🚶‍♂️The Pilot has to be able to walk backwards along the entire 2.5mile course, with Macy’s offering balloon pilot training at numerous times a year.

🪢 Up to 90 people are needed per balloon and they control and navigate them using big ropes, which are referred to as the ‘bones’ of the balloon.

📸 Photo credit: Scholastic

⭐️ We have sold out already for the 2023 event, jump onto our website now to secure your spot with us for 2024!

11/04/2023

📍 Europe in 2024! The place to be for all things sport.

⚽️ Things kick off in Germany with the football European Championships. The event will be held over 12 cities across the country from June 14th to July 14th with the final being held in the capital, Berlin.

🥇Olympic fever will be high in Paris when the games are on July 26th - August 11th. It will be the first time the games are back in the city since 100 years, and Paris is ready to put on a show.

🔥 Things are selling out already, proving next summer in Europe looks to be a big one. Why not join us for one or even both of these events? Bucket List Events will be at both, just check out our available packages on our website, be sure to hurry!

📸 Photo credit: Kallerna.

10/29/2023

👻 Many of the former Olympic sites are now haunting reminders of once was, with them having become abandoned.

🍃 In recent times, repurposing and sustainability have become the goals of many host countries, which hasn’t always been the case.

🎃 These structured have been left to the elements, having fallen into disarray and frozen in time. Many have become popular locations for urban exploring.

🌍 Multiple Olympic sites across Germany, Greece, the USA and China have become abandoned over the years, either being left for nature to take over or eventually being demolished.

⭐️ In light of this, it’s great to see the Olympics have come a long way: with 95% of the structures for Paris 2024 being either existing or temporary venues.

📸 Photo credit: x flow.eu

10/25/2023

📍 The Kentucky Derby: a must on many bucket lists. The event, next held on May 4, 2024 is steeped in tradition. One being the punters choice of drink.

🥃 The Mint Julep, an iconic Kentucky Derby cocktail consisting of mint, sugar, crushed ice and bourbon sounds simple enough. But this drink has become a staple synonymous with the race.

🕰️ The drink has been the Derby’s official drink since the 1930’s, however it is supposed to have first been mentioned in print as far back as 1803.

🍃 It is believed that Juleps were associated with horse racing as far back as 1816, with it being understood that Churchill Downs planted mint outside the clubhouse for the first Derby’s Juleps back in 1875.

📸 Photo credit: The Rose Table.

⭐️ Why not join us for this tradition and more at next years Kentucky Derby? Bookings now open on our website.

10/22/2023

🕰️ The Olympics are back in Paris next year, exactly 100 years since the city hosted the event back in 1924!

⏳ The Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony takes place on 26th July which is almost exactly 100 years after the 1924 closing ceremony which was held on 27th July.

🥇 Paris will join London as the only two cities to have hosted the Olympics three times.

🌎 There were 44 National Olympic Committees represented at 1924. In 2024, more than 200 NOCs will take part.

📸 Photo credit: Central Press.

⭐️ We are looking forward to our time in Paris for the Olympics next year, head to our website for booking information.

10/18/2023

📍 The UEFA Euro Cup 2024 is coming to Deutschland! The final will be held in the German capital, Berlin on 14th July 2024.

⚽️ 10 cities across Germany will be hosting the event from June 14th to July 14th. This event is going to be huge given the close proximity of the host cities.

🏟️ The final will be held in Berlin, at the Olympic Stadium, first built in 1936 and seats 70,000.

🥅 To add to the fun, the iconic Brandenburg Gate will become the biggest ‘football gate’ in the world so to speak, with a big fan mile stretching in front. An estimated 1.5million football fans are expected to arrive in the capital!

📸 Photo credit: Martijn Mureau.

⭐️ We can not wait to join in the fun at the event during the European summer. To join us, head to our website for more information on packages on offer.

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10/15/2023

📍 The Bucket List Events team have recently been in Paris preparing for next year’s Olympic Games!

⏰ The city is in full preparation mode and the countdown is underway!

🇫🇷 The Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games will be the biggest event ever organized in France. They will take place from 26th July to 11th August 2024.

🏃‍♀️ There will be over 41 competition sites, 10,500 athletes, 31,500 volunteers and over 600,000 meals served at the athletes village every day. Impressive numbers!

⭐️ We at Bucket List Events can not wait until we are there amongst the action. Want to join in on the fun? Head to our website for booking information.

10/12/2023

📍 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: one of the most watched and celebrated parades in the world.

🕰️ When did it all begin? The first was actually called the Macy’s Christmas Parade and was back in 1924. Three floats pulled by horses and four bands starred in the line-up, followed by Santa Claus.

👨‍💼The parade was actually staged by Macy’s employees to begin with.

🎈 The giant balloons first featured in 1927, and the following year Macy’s started offering a $100 reward for any returned balloons, as they used to be released into the air (not a practice anymore, thankfully!)

❌ In 1942-44 the parade was cancelled due to a shortage of helium during WWII.

📺 The parade today is one of the nations most televised events, having been broadcast since 1946.

📸 Photo credit: Macy’s

⭐️ We are fully booked for this years event with 2024 bookings now open: head to our website to secure your spot!

10/08/2023

🎙️ We are one month away from the CMA awards in Nashville, Tennessee!

🎶 The event, held on the 8th of November, brings all the stars together for one evening full of unforgettable moments and performances.

📸 Photo Credit: CMA

⭐️ Want to join in for the biggest night in Country Music? Come join us! For more information, head to our website - link in bio.

10/02/2023

Already looking forward to it!

See you in 2025 🇺🇸

09/30/2023

Day 1 at the Ryder Cup!

09/25/2023

Looking great! Not long now…

Ciao Bella 😍