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→The Early Development of Music Festivals
By the high Middle Ages, between 1000-1250, music festivals and fairs became more common in towns across Europe. These festivals, similar to some of the ancient Greek festivals, were opportunities for contests and games to take place. Musical performances also became common as part of the entertainment. Competitions would be held in different towns across Europe and many of these fairs would occur in the spring or more commonly in the Summer. Festivals such as these were used as opportunities for families to connect with others or even find matches among the unmarried. Festivals, similar to today, were social but also commercial occasions for those involved.
[[File:Archaeology-and-the-ancient-greek-pythian-games-at-delphi.jpg|thumb|Figure 1. The Pythian Games, which took place at Delphi and was known for their sporting competition, were also a key event where musical competitions and performances would take place. ]]
==The Development of Modern Music Festivals==
