The middle path is to recognize that while local events can enrich a trip, they are not always an integral component of destination validation, especially where flexibility reigns.
For many families, especially those managing their income via tontines, availability of dates and cost are the decisive factors, not a festival.
Irregular income means that the priority is to find the most affordable and convenient time to travel, often during school holidays.
Ignoring events can be a risk, but missing a good deal on a flight for a secondary event is even more so for some budgets.
It’s like recruitment: first target the key skills, extras come if the budget and time allow.