Before rushing, the impact of local events on trip planning is not always the decisive factor we imagine. First, evaluate the fundamental conditions of the destination, because these can cause the trip to fail regardless of festivities.
If the basic infrastructure is fragile or at major risk, a cultural event will not change the game.
For example, worrying about crowds for the Lille Braderie is secondary if the city is under flood alert; safety threshold and accessibility always take precedence.
The capacity to host and the robustness of local services are prerequisites that cannot be compromised in any event consideration.