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MARKETINGOVÁ STRATÉGIA CR SLOVENSKA
aktualizácia - návrh
- Marketingový strategický koncept CR 2019 - 2020
- Komunikačná stratégia CR 2019 - 2020
TOP EVENTS IN SLOVAKIA
2019
Рrepared by:
Tourism Section
Department of Destination Management
Ing. Viera Norisová
Mgr. Marián Ivan
Veronika Krakovská
23rd January 2019
www.slovakia.travel
МАRCH
3 March 2019
Hey, Carnival, Carnival (Ej fašiangy, fašiangy)
Carnival festivities in Ľubovňa open-air museum associated with carnival food. Let's finally
bid farewell to our beloved bass and thus symbolically begin Lent, an important period for
Christians.
Venue: Stará Ľubovňa, Ľubovňa open-air Museum
Contact: www.hradlubovna.sk
5 March 2019
Carnival (Fašiangovanie)
This year it is reviving the customs and traditions of the city’s forefathers and uncovering
fragments either forgotten or never before seen of the city’s folk tradition.
Venue: Prešov
Contact: www.presov.sk
9 March – 10 March
Grand Prix SR (Veľká cena SR)
International ski races in Alpine disciplines. This is the 64th year, categorized as an FIS men's
and women's race in the slalom and giant slalom.
Venue: Štrbské Pleso
Contact: www.regiontatry.sk
16 March – 17 March 2019
Slovak Cross-Country Skiing Championship (Majstrovstvá Slovenskej
republiky v behu na lyžiach)
The top cross-country skiing event in Slovakia, where competitors will compete in the youth,
junior, senior and veteran categories. Competitors registered in the Slovak Ski Association as
well as unregistered cross-country skiers can take part. The sporting event is preceded by a
cultural program – the opening ceremony of the Slovak Cross-Country Skiing Championship.
Venue: Štrbské Pleso, cross-country skiing area
Contact: www.regiontatry.sk
16 March (Štrbské Pleso) and 23 March 2019 (Tatranská Lomnica)
Hero Season Trophy Tour 2019
These exceptional giant slalom races are for the public and anyone can sign up. There are
five categories, in one round, with the absolute winner being recognized in the end. The race
will be accompanied by the perfect Apres ski fun.
Venue: Štrbské Pleso, Tatranská Lomnica
Contact: www.regiontatry.sk
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20 March - 26 March 2019
FEBIOFEST 2019
Febiofest International Film Club Festival - 26th edition (Medzinárodný festival filmových
klubov Febiofest - 26. ročník).
The main feature of the program will be the now traditional short film competition part
entitled In the Center of Europe. This year will also feature 20 actors', documentary,
animated and experimental films of up to 30 minutes from Slovakia, the Czech Republic,
Hungary, Poland and Austria, which were created in 2018.
Venue: Bratislava, Banská Bystrica, Martin, Levice, Kežmarok, Košice, Poprad, Prešov,
Martin, Banská Bystrica, Prievidza, Trnava, Trenčín,
Contact: www.febiofest.sk
20 March - 26 March 2019
International Mountain Film and Adventure Festival Mountain and
City (Medzinárodný festival horského filmu a dobrodružstva Hory a
mesto) – 20th year
At the festival, audiences have the opportunity to see extreme sport documentaries and
mountain-themed adventure films, listen to interesting lectures and watch remarkable
presentations by adventure clubs, and to take a look at several exhibitions of photographs
from adventure clubs, and to look at photo exhibitions. There are new ropes-course
attractions for children, climbing races and exhibition stands with outdoor equipment.
Venue: Bratislava, Bory Mall
Contact: www.horyamesto.sk
29 March - 31 March 2019
Senec Hand - International Arm-wrestling World Cup
Come and experience the atmosphere of strong men in Senec at the International Arm-
wrestling Tournament. The 26th annual event of this competition will take place in 2019.
Venue: Senec, City Cultural Center
Contact: www.armsport.sk
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APRIL
4 April - 7 April 2019
International Flower and Gardening Exhibition (Flóra Bratislava 2019)
Venue: Bratislava - Incheba
Contact: www.florabratislava.sk; www.incheba.sk; www.kulla.sk
6 April 2019
Modra Wine Cellars Day (Deň modranských pivníc)
The free royal town of Modra has been an important place in the Little Carpathian region
since time immemorial. The aim of the event is to return the ancient Modra cellars to their
past glory and make a piece of cultural and technological heritage available to visitors. The
first year of this event took place in modest proportions in 2004 and since then it has
enjoyed greater interest not only by visitors but also by winemakers. Around 35 wine cellars,
40 winemakers and approximately 1,500 visitors participate in the event each year which
brings the city to life.
Venue: Modra
Contact: www.modranskepivnice.sk
6 April - 7 April 2019
ČSOB Bratislava Marathon 2019
Get moving this spring! Enter this remarkable sporting event full of tradition.
Venue: Bratislava
Contact: www.bratislavamarathon.com
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14 April 2019
72nd Devín – Bratislava National Run (72. národný beh Devín –
Bratislava)
The oldest road race and athletic event held in Slovakia, the number of people entering it
has rapidly risen in recent years. In 2015, 6,151 signed up to run.
Venue: Bratislava
Contact: www.devin-bratislava.eu
19 April - 27 April 2019
Pribina CUP 2019
Pribina CUP is one of the 10 qualifying rounds of the World Grand Prix Gliding Championship.
The event is freely accessible to all those interested in gliding who can enjoy the sailing of
gliders over the region for a few days.
Venue: Nitra, airport
Contact: www.pribinacup.sk
18 April - 22 April 2019
Easter full of experiences in Bratislava and in the Bratislava region
(Veľká noc plná zážitkov v Bratislave a v Bratislavskom regióne)
Enjoy the traditional spring holidays with us! You will get to know the culture and
attractiveness of the capital and the region, experience local Easter markets, folk dance
workshops and Easter customs. And that is not all. The high-quality regional gastronomy,
branded wines awarded at world competitions and local craft breweries will certainly please
your taste buds. We also offer you a trip to the Little Carpathian Region – the wine and folk
majolica region WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO: Easter markets | Folk Crafts | Folklore
| Dance workshops | Museums and galleries | Attractions | Sightseeing Rides and Cruises |
Wild Water Adrenaline Activities | Easter City Games | Traditional and unconventional
guided tours of the city and surroundings | Gastro tours | Excellent regional gastronomy |
Local wine and beer | Easter menu in restaurants | Easter packages in hotels
Venue: Bratislava, Bratislava region
Contact: https://www.visitbratislava.com/sk/velkanoc/
20 April - 22 April 2019
Easter holidays at a museum (Veľkonočné sviatky v múzeu)
Craftsmen have become accustomed to showcasing the production of Easter eggs, the
braiding of whips, the making of candles and ceremonial pastries, pottery wheel spinning,
tinkering and carving during the Easter holidays. For Sunday afternoon, a folklore program
dedicated to symbols in spring ceremonies is prepared for visitors.
Venue: Zuberec
Contact: www.muzeum.zuberec.sk
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21 April 2019
Happy Easter (Veselá Veľká Noc)
Easter Carnival at Štrbské Pleso, which is accompanied by a rich cultural program and free
skiing for participants in masks.
Venue: Štrbské Pleso
Contact: www.regiontatry.sk
27 April 2019
Krčmár Skap and the burial of Lyža Solisková (Krčmár Skap a
pochovanie Lyže Soliskovej)
Amateur races for interesting prizes, at Chata pod Soliskom, the burial of Lyža Solisková and
a farewell to winter.
Venue: Štrbské Pleso
Contact: www.regiontatry.sk
27 April - 9 May 2019
Košice City Days (Oslavy Dňa mesta Košice)
A series of events to entertain both residents and visitors to the city featuring more than
1,500 performers has been scheduled by the city of Košice, the main organizer of the
celebrations. There are programmes full of fun, learning, art, sports, charitable events and
attractions designed for all ages.
Venue: Košice
Contact: www.kosice.sk
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27 April 2019
Opening of the summer tourist season in the Pieniny Mountains
(Otvorenie letnej turistickej sezóny v Pieninách)
Unlocking and the consecrating of the Dunajec River in Červený Kláštor. This is followed by
rafting along the Dunajec river to Lesnica, where the fun continues and where you will be
welcomed by the true Gorals.
Venue: Lesnica – Chata Pieniny
Contact: www.chatapieniny.sk
28 - 29 April 2019
Opening of the castle gates + Opening of the summer tourist season
in the camp (Otvorenie hradných brán + Otvorenie letnej turistickej
sezónny v tábore)
Access to the exhibition at Ľubovňa Castle.
Venue: Stará Ľubovňa - Ľubovňa Castle and Medieval Military Camp
Contact: www.hradlubovna.sk; www.marmon.sk
April 2019
Rušňoparáda (Railway parade)
Rušňoparáda is the largest meeting of supporters of railway nostalgia and modernity in the
east of Slovakia, which is regularly held in the ZSSK train depot in Košice. The organizers of
the event are the railway company of Slovakia (ZSSK) and the Detská železnica Košice civic
association. It is a traditional family event aimed at introducing unique historic locomotives
as well as modern trains and locomotives. Visitors will literally be able to touch and feel
them. For children, entertaining attractions and creative workshops, snacks, music,
screenings and more are prepared from morning until evening.
Venue: Košice
Contact: www.rusnoparada.sk
April – May 2019
Thurzo Festival (Thurzovské slávnosti)
Return of the Palatine to the summer resort, Thurzo craft fair, Day of history, Sunday
afternoon – a tour of folk customs. Unlocking Orava Castle for the new season.
Venue: Orava Castle
Contact: www.oravamuzeum.sk
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MAY
1 May 2019
Opening of the boating season on Baťa Canal (Otvorenie plavebnej
sezóny na Baťovom kanáli)
Come to the port of Skalica on the Baťa Canal in the Slovak territory and enjoy a beautiful
romantic cruise and take part in the opening of the boating season associated with the
symbolic unlocking of the water level of the Baťa Canal, where boats and dinghies will again
sail along this artificial waterway.
Venue: Skalica, port
Contact: www.prvaplavebna.sk
27 April – 9 May 2019
Košice City Day (Oslavy Dňa mesta Košice)
The City of Košice, as the main organizer of the celebrations, has prepared a series of events
with over 1,500 performers for the residents and visitors of our city. Programs loaded with
entertainment, learning, art, sports, charity and attractions for all ages.
Venue: Košice
Contact: www.kosice.sk
5 May 2019
Tourist season opens at Slovak Paradise National Park (Otvorenie
turistickej sezóny v NP Slovenský raj)
For the occasion of the start of the summer tourist season, the village of Hrabušice and the
Slovak Paradise Microregion are organizing an extensive cultural programme prepared for
local visitors as well as tourists coming from Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic along
with social and cultural activities and a wide range of cultural performances, especially
oriented toward the region and a presentation of the local culture featuring the folklore
ensemble group Štvrtovčan and music band Decent.
Venue: Hrabušice-Podlesok
Contact: www.hrabusice.sk
8 May - 12 May 2019
16 May - 19 May 2019
Castle Stories Festival (Festival zámockých príbehov)
Venue: Bojnice Castle
Contact: www.bojnicecastle.sk
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9 May 2019
Europe Day 2019 (Deň Európy 2019)
Europe Day is celebrated on the same day as the European Union's official foundation date.
However, no bureaucratic ceremonies await you but rather a day full of pleasant
atmosphere and entertainment for all ages together with a program that will enrich your
knowledge of the European Union.
Venue: Bratislava - Main Square
Contact: www.visitbratislava.com
10 May - 26 May 2019
Ice Hockey World Championship 2019 (MS v hokeji 2019)
The Ice Hockey World Championship returns to Slovakia! Košice and Bratislava will host the
world's best teams to showcase their sporting skills in front of those for whom ice hockey is
a national sport.
Venue: Bratislava, Košice
Contact: www.iihf.com; www.visitkosice.com
15 May - 17 May 2019
May flower in Trnava (Májový kvet v Trnave)
Once a year, the Trinity Square in Trnava turns into flowers. Their lovers and admirers thus
have the opportunity to delight their souls by looking at the colorful carpet of annuals, rock
gardens, woody plants or healing herbs or gain new inspiration. Free admission.
For a more beautiful view, climb up 143 steps to the City Tower.
Venue: Trnava
Contact: www.regiontirnavia.sk
18 May 2019
Night of Museums and Galleries (Noc múzeí a galérií)
The Night of Museums and Galleries is a pan-European event organized under the auspices
of the Council of Europe with the aim of presenting cultural heritage and the importance of
its salvation and protection during cultural exchanges, disseminating information on the
cultural diversity of individual countries and regions of Europe as well as during informal
education and refined relaxation.
Venue: Slovakia
Contact: www.muzeum.sk
www.slovakia.travel18 May 2019
Košice Night of the Museums and Galleries (Košická noc múzeí
a galérií)
Košice’s museums and galleries will be once again opening their gates for one night to let
you go back in time and see as well as learn why the city's past was so exceptional, with each
year devoted to a single theme specific just to this event, exclusively in Košice.
Venue: Košice
Contact: www.visitkosice.org
18 May 2019
TRDLOFEST 2019 - 15th year (15. ročník Trdlofest-u)
A day full of trdelník (traditional pastry), wine and a good mood. Throughout the day, visitors
can enjoy a rich cultural program and a tour of the historical monuments of Skalica for free.
Venue: Skalica
Contact: www.trdlofest.sk
19 May 2019
Night of Museums and Galleries (Noc múzeí a galérií)
Evening tour of the castle and open-air museum.
Venue: Stará Ľubovňa – Ľubovňa Castle
Contact: www.hradlubovna.sk
www.slovakia.travel19 May 2019
Spring Open House (Jarný deň otvorených dverí)
Get to know the spas from the point of view of their history, present and future plans during
narrated tours. Take advantage of the free consultation in the skin or pulmonary clinic and
much more.
Venue: Červený Kláštor Spa - Smerdžonka
Contact: www.kupelecks.sk
24 May - 26 May 2019
ROTENSTEIN 2019
Slovakia’s largest festival of history and chivalry, Rotenstein, looks extensively back into the
past with numerous knights in shining armour riding and showing their skills. The festival
features music of the era, swordsmen, drummers, beautiful sorceresses and jugglers,
falconers, dog trainers and new performers from surrounding countries.
Venue: Holíč - Water Castle
Contact: www.rotenstein.sk; www.agenturahector.sk
24 May - 26 May 2019
CIRKUL´ART - New Circus Festival (CIRKUL´ART - Festival nového
cirkusu)
Venue: Stupava
Contact: www.cirkulart.sk
24 May - 25 May 2019
Open cellars at St. Urban 2019 - 13th year (Otvorené pivnice na sv.
Urbana 2019 - 13. ročník)
This event is connected with the opening of the season on the Little Carpathian Wine Route.
With a valid and complete ticket, it is possible to taste the wines of the Little Carpathian
winemakers in more than 100 cellars from Bratislava-Devín to Trnava.
Venue: Small Carpathian wine route
Contact: www.mfhf.sk
25 May 2019
URBAN 2019
12th annual St. Urban - a blessing of young wine and a tour of the Tokaj cellars connected
with a tasting of Tokaj wines and Tokaj specialties.
Venue: Malá Tŕňa, Veľká Tŕňa, Viničky
Contact: www.tokajregion.sk; www.tokajregnum.sk
www.slovakia.travel31 May 2019
Children´s Day full of games and fun (MDD _ Deň plný hier a zábavy)
Specific entertainment and educational activities that bring culture and art closer through
competitions and games.
Venue: Prešov, pedestrian zone
Contact: www.presov.sk; http://www.presov.sk/
May 2019
Bratislava May Festival (Bratislavský majáles)
The city open air festival on the right bank of the Danube has traditionally opened the
season of Bratislava cultural and social events for the general public since 2008. Majáles will
offer several hours of live concerts, as well as a number of accompanying events.
Venue: Bratislava-Tyršovo nábrežie
Contact: www.bratislavskymajales.sk; www.visitbratislava.com
May 2019
Tokaj in Europe – Fatherland (Dedovizeň)
The Festival of Slovaks Living Abroad offers the opportunity to present the customs of
Slovaks who proudly identify with the land of their ancestors.
Venue: Slovenské Nové Mesto
Contact: www.muzeumtv.sk
www.slovakia.travelMay 2019
USE THE CITY!
Expect the unexpected! A unique festival of street art that brings unconventional forms of
art to non-traditional locations in Košice. USE THE CITY!, a festival of art in public space,
convinced even the most die-hard skeptics that this kind of event belongs to Košice. Thanks
to this festival, Košice is perceived as a modern, interesting and vibrant European city.
Venue: Košice
Contact: www.vymenniky.sk/festival/use-the-city/
May 2019
Old town festival in Žilina (Staromestské slávnosti v Žiline)
The largest and most anticipated event in the north of Slovakia with a rich cultural program.
Venue: Žilina
Contact: www.staromestske-slavnosti.sk
May 2019
Opening of the Čiernohronská railway and forest open-air museum
(Otvorenie Čiernohronskej železničky a lesníckeho skanzenu)
The start of the season will be enhanced by a ride from Chvatimech to Čierny Balog and an
entertainment program.
Venue: Čierny Balog and surroundings
Contact: www.chz.sk
May 2019
The Siege of Bratislava by Napoleon (Obliehanie Bratislavy
Napoleonom)
This reconstruction of Napoleon’s Siege of Bratislava recalls the historically significant battles
that took place in 1809 and which were part of the extensive military operations during the
War of the Fifth Coalition. Armed forces of the French Emperor Napoleon I besieged the city
for more than month, but never conquered it.
Venue: Bratislava, Sad Janka Kráľa
Contact: www.region-bsk.sk
www.slovakia.travelMay 2019
Slovak Food Festival (Slovenský festival jedla)
Gastronomic establishments, which occupy the top positions in the quality charts, offer their
specialties to the public. Get to know Slovakia at the biggest picnic in the city!
Venue: Bratislava Castle
Contact: www.slovakfoodfestival.sk
May 2019
Festival of Arts, Crafts and Entertainment (Festival kumštu, remesla
a zábavy)
This event offers a presentation of traditional crafts accompanied by a rich cultural
programme, a visit to the Old Castle and many other surprises..
Venue: Banská Štiavnica, Slovenské banské múzeum
Contact: www.banskastiavnica.sk
www.slovakia.travelJUNE
1 June 2019
International Children's Day
Venue: Bojnice Castle
Contact: www.bojnicecastle.sk
1 June 2019
Celebration of roses (Slávnosť ruží)
Dolná Krupá Musical Museum annually prepares for lovers of flowers an event in honor of
the "rose" Countess Marie Henrieta Chotek – an important breeder, rose breeder and owner
of the largest rose garden in Central Europe, who dedicated her entire life to growing roses.
In addition to music concerts in the beautiful fresco hall, the event includes a rose exhibition,
where you can also find a new variety - the rose of M. H. Chotek. You can witness the beauty
of the extensive English park during the historic carriage walk. You can taste quality wines,
sweet mead, or delicious honey cakes. As part of the event, the exhibition and exhibition
areas of the manor house and the Ludwig van Beethoven commemorative room, for whom
Dolná Krupá was a frequent and popular place of residence, are open to the public.
Venue: Dolná Krupá
Contact: www.regiontirnavia.sk
1 June – 2 June 2019
The Weekend of Open Parks and Gardens (Víkend otvorených
parkov a záhrad)
The 11th year of this cultural and educational event, whose aim is to present the
monuments of garden and landscape creation in a non-traditional and attractive way and to
involve people in the active renewal and protection of their values.
Venue: Slovakia
Contact: www.vopz.sk
2 June 2019
A journey through a fairytale forest (Cesta rozprávkovým lesom)
Fairies, water goblins, princesses and other fairy-tale creatures await our little ones every
year under Smolenice Castle on a trail full of adventure to celebrate International Children's
Day. This popular event has been organized annually in the picturesque surroundings of the
Little Carpathians for 20 years.
Venue: Smolenice
Contact: www.regiontirnavia.sk
www.slovakia.travel3 June - 8 June 2019
Prešov City Days (Dni mesta Prešov)
The city’s pedestrian zone comes alive with crafts, historical sword battles and a rich cultural
programme.
Venue: Prešov
Contact: www.presov.sk
5 June – 8 June 2019
Balloon Fiesta (Balónová fiesta)
Balloons take to the air again in this unique festival with a long tradition! Take advantage of
this incredible opportunity to fly over Košice or, at night, to watch the balloons inflating!
Interesting accompanying programme for each single day of the event is prepared. Don’t
miss this great event and the chance to enjoy a bird’s eye view of Košice together with
another dozen balloons.
Venue: Košice
Contact: www.balon.sk
7 June – 9 June 2019
Košice Gourmet Fest (Košice Gurmán Fest)
Slovakia’s most popular gourmet festival returns to Košice! For the ninth time, the Košice
Gourmet Fest is again bringing excellent food prepared by the leading chefs and best
restaurants in Eastern Slovakia along with amazing music and pleasant surroundings. Over
three weekends, you can find dozens of stalls full of the finest dishes in Slovakia descend
upon the city park near the railway station.
Venue: Košice
Contact: www.visitkosice.org
www.slovakia.travel7 June – 9 June 2019
Ceramic markets (Keramické trhy)
The 16th edition of the ceramic’s producers' mastery presentation of various styles from
Slovakia and abroad along with its sale. Since 2004, the event has taken place on the second
weekend of June, which is associated with the anniversary of the royal privileges of Pezinok
(1647). The event also includes an exhibition of ceramics in the Little Carpathian Museum, a
competition for pottery spinning on potter's wheels and craft workshops.
Venue: Pezinok-town centre
Contact: www.pezinok.sk; www.muzeumpezinok.sk
7 June - 8 June 2019
Festival Lumen
The biggest gospel music festival in Central Europe. Its beginning dates back to 1992. It is
organized regularly at the beginning of June in the center of Trnava at Trinity Square.
Venue: Trnava
Contact: www.festivallumen.sk
12 June - 16 June 2019
19 June - 23 June 2019 Fairy Tale Castle (Rozprávkový zámok)
This special theatre festival celebrating different children's stories featuring staged
performances is clearly one of the most successful and most visited cultural events you can
find in Slovakia. It combines in a unique way the well-known literary scenes with the
authentic atmosphere of romantic Bojnice Castle.
Venue: Bojnice Castle
Contact: www.bojnicecastle.sk
www.slovakia.travel14 June - 16 June 2019
Zamagurie Folklore Festivities (Zamagurské folklórne slávnosti)
A tour of folk singing, dance and traditional culture, not just from Zamagurie. The folklore-
full program can be enjoyed on the grounds of Červený Kláštor Spa- Smerdžonka surrounded
by the beautiful countryside of the Pieniny Mountains. Many skilled craftsmen from the
region and a wide surroundings will showcase their art and products at the traditional craft
markets as well.
Venue: Červený Klášto Spa - Smerdžonka
Contact: www.kupelecks.sk
14 June - 22 June 2019
Art Film Fest Košice
Slovakia’s most prestigious film festival has brought excitement to fans of quality films since
1993. Every year the best of world cinematography is screened at the festival. In 2016, the
torch was passed from Trenčianske Teplice to Košice, which has hosted the festival and
showed the films since that year.
Venue: Košice
Contact: www.artfilmfest.sk
14 June - 22 June 2019
Ball Hockey World Championship (majstrovstvá sveta v hokejbale)
Slovakia will welcome the Ball Hockey World Championship from 14 to 22 June 2019. It is a
joint World Championship of men and women, which is organized every two years. Men will
fight for the title for the thirteenth time, women for the seventh time.
Venue: Košice
Contact: http://www.isbhf.com
15 June - 16 June 2019
Abov Folklore Festival (Abovské folklórne slávnosti)
Abov Cultural Center invites all lovers of folk dance, singing and music, folk crafts and
traditional cuisine to the jubilee 51st year of Abov Folklore Festival in the Rozhanovce
amphitheater. There is a rich cultural and accompanying program that starts with creative
workshops for children in Rozhanovce.
Venue: Rozhanovce
Contact: www.kulturaabova.sk
www.slovakia.travel16 June 2019
Opening of the summer tourist season at Zemplínska šírava
(Otvorenie letnej turistickej sezóny na Zemplínskej šírave)
On account of its warm climate with mostly lowland surface Zemplínska šírava is an ideal
place to relax especially in the summer months. It provides a variety of traditional summer
vacation options coupled with swimming and water sports. In 2019, the community of
Kaluža is the main organizer of events and has scheduled a number of events in cooperation
with the Zemplín Region Tourism Board, including, in addition to the ceremonial opening of
the summer tourist season, the chance to board a boat cruising Zemplínska Šírava and a
wide range of cultural performances and other accompanying activities.
Venue: Zemplínska šírava - Hôrka
Contact: www.vinne.sk
22 June 2019
Midsummer bonfires over Šírava (Jánske ohne nad Šíravou)
Venue: Vinné –Vinianske lake
Contact: www.vinne.sk
21 June - 23 June 2019
Myjava International Folklore Festival - 60th year (Medzinárodný
folklórny festival Myjava - 60. ročník)
The city of Myjava also has its folklore festival.
Venue: Myjava
Contact: www.myjava.sk
28 June - 30 June 2019
Horehronie Days of Singing and Dance (Horehronské dni spevu a
tanca)
54th International Folklore Festival. The folklore festival is a three-day festival and
introduces domestic groups and ensembles that preserve the folklore heritage of people
who have lived along the Hron River since time immemorial, but also guests from all over
Slovakia.
Venue: Heľpa
Contact: www.sosbb.sk; www.helpa.sk
28 June – 29 June 2019
NESTVILLE OPEN FEST
Festival full of fun, music and tasting of the first Slovak whiskey.
Venue: Hniezdne – Nestville park
Contact: www.nestvillepark.sk
www.slovakia.travel28 June - 30 June 2019
Coronation Festival Bratislava 2019 (Korunovačné slávnosti
Bratislava 2019)
The Coronation Festival in Bratislava is one of the largest cultural events in Slovakia. The
coronations of 18 kings and queens who were crowned in Bratislava is approached in an
experiential way. They are held annually on the last June weekend to commemorate the
coronation of Maria Theresa, who was crowned here on 25 June 1741. The 17th year of the
event will be dedicated to the coronation of Maria Ludovika, which took place on 7
September 1808.
Venue: Bratislava - Old Town
Contact: www.korunovacie.sk
28 June 2019
Opening of the summer spa season (Otvorenie letnej kúpeľnej
sezóny)
There are free organized tours of the Vyšné Ružbachy Spa and the Sculpture Symposium.
Venue: Vyšné Ružbachy Spa
Contact: www.ruzbachy.sk
29 June - 10 August 2019 (concerts: 29.6., 6.7., 13.7., 20.7., 27.7., 3.8., 10.8.)
European Organ Festival Kremnica Castle Organ - 23rd year
(Európsky organový festival Kremnický hradný organ - 23. ročník)
The 22nd year of the festival with the highest artistic criteria. The organizers invite artists
every year without any regional boundaries, presenting the best-quality organ literature
music. The festival takes place in the Church of St. Katarina in the area of the Town Castle in
Kremnica. In this church, a concert organ Rieger-Kloss from 1992 is installed, which is one of
the most modern instruments in Slovakia. An indispensable prerequisite for the festival is
the excellent acoustics of the Gothic space of the Kremnica Castle Church. The temple space
and the organ form a unique combination that can’t be found anywhere else in Slovakia.
Concerts are always held on Saturdays.
Venue: Kremnica
Contact: www.kremnickyhradnyorgan.sk
30 June 2019
Breakfestival
A traditional festival where you can relax from everyday stress through gospel music,
interesting concerts, lectures, workshops, programs for children, young and adults.
Venue: Červený Klášto Spa - Smerdžonka
Contact: www.kupelecks.sk / www.breakfestival.sk
www.slovakia.travelJune-September 2019
Cultural Summer and Castle Festival Bratislava (Kultúrne leto
a Hradné slávnosti Bratislava)
In 2019, the biggest city festival plans to transform Bratislava into a scene full of multi-genre
programs for residents as well as summer visitors to the capital
Venue: Bratislava
Contact: www.visitbratislava.com; www.bkis.sk
June 2019
Gourmet Fest Bratislava (Gurmán Fest Bratislava)
The best chefs and sommeliers, food and beverage producers will enchant you in the open
air. You will taste homemade and exotic gastronomic specialties from the most interesting
restaurants from the gastronomic guide Gourmet in Slovakia. You can look forward to a rich
accompanying program in the form of tasting, cooking shows, workshops and various
competitions.
Venue: Bratislava – Sad Janka Kráľa
Contact: www.gurmanfestbratislava.sk
June 2019
Bratislava Coronation Days (Bratislavské korunovačné dni)
Bratislava's famous royal past will be remembered by a week-long series of events.
Venue: Bratislava - Old Town
Contact: www.visitbratislava.com; http://www.visitbratislava.com/
June 2019
Opening of the summer spa season in Piešťany - 28th year
(Otvorenie letnej kúpeľnej sezóny v Piešťanoch - 28. ročník)
Celebration with a rich cultural program, which has officially begun the summer spa season
in Piešťany since 1992. It is held every year during the first weekend in June. The main
program traditionally takes place on Saturdays lasting the whole day. An inseparable part is
the ceremonial blessing of the springs on Spa Island, the parade through the city and the
official opening in the Music Pavilion in the city park. From the afternoon to late evening
hours a number of performances and concerts take place in the Music Pavilion in the city
park. There are also refreshment stalls, handicraft products, toys and the like. In addition to
the main program, many accompanying events take place in the city during the weekend.
Venue: Piešťany
Contact: www.pic-piestany.sk
www.slovakia.travelJune 2019
Cassovia Folkfest 2019
A large international folklore festival, building on folklore festivals typical for Košice, is
focused on the presentation of traditional East Slovak, Slovak as well as European culture
and their customs and traditions.
Venue: Košice
Contact: www.folkfest.sk
June 2019
Hevhetia
The Summer Music Festival is a live platform for the music publishing house Hevhetia, whose
ever-new visions are constantly expanding the field of vision of artists and genres. The
festival is held simultaneously in several Slovak towns in non-traditional places, such as in
churches or right on the street.
Venue: Košice
Contact: http://www.hevhetia.com/Hevhetia/
15 June – 17 June 2019
Zamagurie Folklore Festivities (Zamagurské folklórne slávnosti)
The 43rd year of the event, which is traditionally held on the third weekend of June. Under
the majestic Three Crowns in the womb of virgin Pieniny nature and in the beautiful area of
Smerdžonka Spa in Červený Kláštor, the colorful carousel of songs and dances of the Slovak
traditional culture is once again being revived. The event encompasses folk singing, games
and the customs of the Zamagurie region in the gorgeous, enchanting nature of the Pieniny
Mountains of northern Slovakia. The area surroundings the Pieniny is made for a beautiful
weekend of experiences spent rafting, cycling on marked cycle routes and enjoying high-
quality accommodation and services. The festival also includes a traditional folk arts and
crafts fair and tastings of traditional Goral recipes.
Venue: Červený Kláštor
Contact: www.osveta.schranka.sk; www.cervenyklastor.sk
www.slovakia.travelMAY
June-September 2019
Cultural Summer and Castle Festival (Kultúrne leto a Hradné
slávnosti Bratislava)
As a continuation from the previous years, the city’s largest festival plans in 2019 to produce
in Bratislava a scene full of multi-genre programmes for both residents and visitors coming
to the capital of Slovakia during the summer.
Venue: Bratislava
Contact: www.visitbratislava.com www.bkis.sk
www.slovakia.travel29 June - 10 August 2019 (concerts: 29.6., 6.7., 13.7., 20.7., 27.7., 3.8., 10.8.)
European Organ Festival Kremnica Castle Organ - 23rd year
(Európsky organový festival Kremnický hradný organ - 23. ročník)
The 22nd year of the festival with the highest artistic criteria. The organizers invite artists
every year without any regional boundaries, presenting the finest songs of organ music. The
festival venue is the Church of St. Katarina in the area of Kremnica Town Castle. In this
church, a Rieger-Kloss concert organ from 1992 is installed, which is one of the most modern
instruments in Slovakia. An indispensable prerequisite for the festival is the excellent
acoustics of the Gothic space of the Kremnica Castle Church. The temple space and the
organ form a unique combination that can’t be found anywhere else in Slovakia. Concerts
are always held on Saturdays.
Venue: Kremnica
Contact: www.kremnickyhradnyorgan.sk
4 July - 7 July 2019
Východná Folklore Festival (Folklórny festival Východná)
The largest folkore festival in Slovakia is the ultimate show of the best domestic and foreign
folk groups and traditional folk culture.
Venue: Východná, amphitheater
Contact: www.festivalvychodna.sk; www.nocka.sk
5 July - 7 July 2019
European Folk Craft Festival – EĽRO (Európske ľudové remeslo)
The 50th anniversary of the most important and largest presentation of folk crafts in
Slovakia. The festival is organized every year for three days on the second weekend of July.
The festival was founded in 1990 as the first of its kind in the former Czechoslovakia. The
most important masters of traditional art crafts both from Slovakia as well as from all over
Europe, present their products there, showing off their art right on site.
Venue: Kežmarok
Contact: www.kežmarok.sk
5 July - 7 July 2019
Levoča Pilgrimage 2019 (Levočská púť 2019)
A traditional pilgrimage to one of the most important pilgrimage sites with the cult of the
Virgin Mary in Slovakia. Pilgrimage to Levoča Marian Mount is an example of the joint
profession of faith of members of the Eastern and Western rites. Marian Mount in Levoča - a
member of the European Association of Marian Pilgrimage Centers (2005) is the oldest
pilgrimage site in Eastern Slovakia.
Venue: Levoča- Marian Mount - Basilica of the Visitation of the Virgin Mary
Contact: www.levoca.sk
www.slovakia.travel6 July 2019
Štrba Folklore Festivities (Štrbské folklórne slávnosti)
Set beneath the Tatra Mountains, Štrba invites visitors to enjoy this wonderful event filled
with performances of music, dancing and singing by both local and international folklore
ensembles. This festival also includes presentations of traditional arts and crafts along with
opportunities to taste different foods and drinks.
Venue: Štrba
Contact: www.strba.sk
11 July - 13 July 2019
Pohoda Festival
The Pohoda Music Festival, which is organized annually in Trenčín, is the largest open-air
music festival in Slovakia and is one of the largest in Central Europe. The program takes place
on several scenes that are genre-specialized, so lovers of world music, rock, punk, pop,
dance music, hip hop, techno and many other styles will find what they are looking for. More
intimate visitors can discuss literature, watch theater or folk performances.
Venue: Trenčín, airport
Contact: www.pohodafestival.sk
12 July - 14 July 2019
Folklore Festival Poľana (Folklórne slávnosti pod Poľanou)
The 54th annual festival of traditional folk culture under Poľana in Detva.
Venue: Detva
Contact: www.fspdetva.sk
18 July - 21 July 2019
Spiš Fair - 64th year (Spišské trhy – 64. ročník)
Spiš Fair offers an unmistakable atmosphere of a traditional Spiš craft fair. A plentiful offer in
the stands, good food and drink and a rich cultural program in the square in Spišská Nová
Ves.
Venue: Spišská Nová Ves
Contact: www.spisskanovaves.eu
www.slovakia.travel26 July - 28 July 2019
Castle Festival (Hradné slávnosti)
Royal dowry - the arrival of Queen Jadwiga to Ľubovňa Castle.
Venue: Stará Ľubovňa – Ľubovňa Castle
Contact: www.hradlubovna.sk
26 July - 30 August 2019
Trnava Organ Days - International Festival of Organ Music - 24th
year (Trnavské organové dni - Medzinárodný festival organovej
hudby - 24. ročník)
The festival takes place in the magical setting of Saint Nicolas' Church. World-class organists
will play on historical organs, including the oldest preserved organ from Trnava of 1783.
Venue: Trnava
Contact: www.regiontirnavia.sk
27 July 2019
Food festival at Salaš u Franka (Gastrofestival na Salaši u Franka)
A presentation of the best, original and unique gastronomic delicacies that will please even
the most demanding foodie. Tastes that inspire, enchant and surprise you – this festival
offers all of this. The combination with drinks tasting definitely adds a pleasant spark to this
event!
Venue: Stará Ľubovňa- Salaš u Franka
Contact: www.salasufranka.sk
www.slovakia.travel31 July - 4 August 2019
Jánošík's Days (Jánošíkove dni)
International Folklore Festival
Venue: Terchová
Contact: www.janosikovedni.sk; www.terchova.sk
July - August 2019
Summer in the Park (Leto v parku)
This unique music festival offers a multi-genre and versatile cultural program for the
inhabitants of the city and its visitors in all ages in the Kasárne - Culture Park area. The fans
of quality music, worthwhile theater performances and workshops will definitely find what
they are looking for and the little ones won’t miss out either.
Venue: Košice
Contact: www.k13.sk
July 2019
Spiš 333 EXTREME
Extreme nonstop cycling race.
Venue: Spišská Nová Ves, Slovak Paradise
Contact: www.333.spis-region.sk
July 2019
Castle Festival - John III. Sobieski at Ľubovňa Castle (Hradné
slávnosti – Ján III. Sobieski na Hrade Ľubovňa)
Reconstruction of historical events from 1683.
Venue: Stará Ľubovňa
Contact: www.hradlubovna.sk
July - August 2019
Viva Musica!
Viva Musica is a summer festival with truly worthwhile artistic benefits to experience. It
offers the best of classical, jazz and world music appealing to mass audiences and it all takes
place in the Old Town under the open sky during the summer, usually with no admission
charged. The festival offers several evenings full of music, performed by top artists from
Slovakia and around the world.
Venue: Bratislava, Old Town
Contact: www.vivamusica.sk
www.slovakia.travelJuly 2019
Festival of Forgotten Crafts (Festival zabudnutých remesiel)
Discover the secrets of crafts long lost at Červený Kameň Castle.
Venue: Červený Kameň Castle
Contact: www.hradcervenykamen.sk
July 2019
Nitra, Dear Nitra (Nitra, milá Nitra)
A celebration dedicated to the life and times of Pribina and Sts. Cyril and Methodius and
other important figures in both the history of Nitra and the present-day city.
Venue: Nitra
Contact: www.nitra.sk
July 2019
Beckov Festivities (Beckovské slávnosti)
The streets in the village of Beckov will be flooded with almost 100 different stalls to
showcase the inimitable art of the best master craftsmen of folk crafts. The magical scent of
medieval days returns with the arrival of knights astride on their horses. Memorable period
demonstrations of medieval combat and tournaments are a traditional element of the
Beckov Festivities along with the popular World Pitchfork Throwing Championship
(Majstrovstvá sveta v hode vidlami).
Venue: Castle grounds, Beckov
Contact: www.doubleagency.sk
www.slovakia.travelJuly 2019
Dobšiná Hill – Car Rally to the Summit (Dobšinský kopec – preteky
automobilov do vrchu)
This exciting, remarkable event pits the best “hill climbers” to see whose cars can overcome
the well-known Dobšiná Hill and reach the summit. This is a rally where drivers seek to
summit first.
Venue: Dobšiná
Contact: www.dobsinskykopec.sk
July - August 2019
Days of Master Paul 2019 (Dni Majstra Pavla 2019)
This international celebration of culture takes place in the former royal town of Levoča and
demonstrates the important role played by culture in Slovakia. Evidence of this can be seen
in the performances of street artists, stage actors, musicians and dancers. This event attracts
visitors from different corners of the world looking for unique experiences. Levoča is ready
to meet the needs of visitors to the city at all sites of the celebration and to offer an
attractive cultural programme.
Venue: Levoča
Contact: www.msks.levoca.sk
www.slovakia.travelAUGUST
June-September 2019
Cultural Summer and Castle Festival (Kultúrne leto a Hradné
slávnosti Bratislava)
As a continuation from the previous years, the city’s largest festival plans in 2019 to produce
in Bratislava a scene full of multi-genre programmes for both residents and visitors coming
to the capital of Slovakia during the summer.
Venue: Bratislava
Contact: www.visitbratislava.com; www.bkis.sk
1 August - 3 August 2019
ROCK POD KAMEŇOM
15th year of the international festival of rock and metal music in the beautiful environment
of the Snina Ponds recreational area.
Venue: Snina Ponds
Contact: www.rockpodkamenom.sk
29 June - 10 August 2019 (concerts: 29.6., 6.7., 13.7., 20.7., 27.7., 3.8., 10.8.)
European Organ Festival Kremnica Castle Organ - 23rd year
(Európsky organový festival Kremnický hradný organ - 23. ročník)
The 22nd year of the festival with the highest artistic criteria. The organizers invite artists
every year without any regional boundaries, presenting the best-quality organ pieces. The
festival venue is the Church of St. Katarina on the grounds of Kremnica Town Castle. A
Rieger-Kloss concert organ from 1992, one of the most modern instruments in Slovakia, is
installed in this church. An indispensable prerequisite for the festival is the excellent
acoustics of the Gothic space of the Kremnica Castle Church. The temple space and the
organ form a unique combination that can’t be found anywhere else in Slovakia. Concerts
are always held on Saturdays.
Venue: Kremnica
Contact: www.kremnickyhradnyorgan.sk
26 July - 30 August 2019
Trnava Organ Days - International Festival of Organ Music - 24th
year (Trnavské organové dni - Medzinárodný festival organovej
hudby - 24. ročník)
The festival takes place in the magical setting of Saint Nicolas' Church. World-class organists
will play on historical organs, including the oldest preserved organ from Trnava of 1783.
Venue: Trnava
Contact: www.regiontirnavia.sk
www.slovakia.travel2 August - 4 August 2019
Podroháčske Folklore Festival – 44th year (Podroháčske folklórne
slávnosti - 44. ročník)
International folklore festival, folk craft fair and accompanying exhibitions.
Venue: Zuberec
Contact: www.osvetadk.sk; www.zuberec.sk
31 July - 4 August 2019
Jánošík Days (Jánošíkove dni)
International Folklore Festival
Venue: Terchová
Contact: www.janosikovedni.sk; www.terchova.sk
4 August 2019
Main pilgrimage to Zvir Mountain (Hlavná púť na horu Zvir)
The magnificent environment of Zvir Mountain invites you to be silent and pray deeply
during the first Sunday of August.
Venue: Litmanová
Contact: www.horazvir.sk
10 August - 11 August 2019
Dragon days at the castle (Dračie dni na zámku)
The magical Smolenice Castle will once again be under the dominion of the Dragon on 10-11
August!
More information will be published soon.
Venue: Smolenice Castle
Contact: www.agenturahector.sk
16 August - 17 August 2019
Hont Parade in Hrušov (Hontianska paráda v Hrušove)
Festival of traditional culture of the Hont Region.
Venue: Hrušov
Contact: www.hrusov.sk
16 August - 18 August 2019
Trnava Gate - International Folklore Festival - 18th year (Trnavská
brána - Medzinárodný folklórny festival - 18. ročník)
The Trinity Square in Trnava will witness the performances of the best domestic and foreign
folklore ensembles.
Venue: Trnava
Contact: www.trnavskabrana.sk; www.regiontirnavia.sk
www.slovakia.travel17 August 2019
Dožinky Harvest Festival – Bread and Wine (Dožinky - Chlebom a
vínom)
The Dožinky Harvest Festival interactively recreates the traditional making of bread and
wine, contributing significantly to the presentation of the city of Trebišov as a gateway to the
Tokaj Wine Region. The Zemplín region's cultural traditions, combined with the local harvest
festivals, traditional crafts and culinary specialties are attractions for people visiting the
festival on the grounds of the Trebišov manor house. The programme includes the telling of
stories about the harvest festivals, autumn celebrations of the harvest and about the South
Zemplín region.
Venue: Trebišov
Contact: www.muzeumtv.sk
23 August - 24 August 2019
Days of Spišská Nová Ves and the 26th Folk Craft Markets (Dni
mesta Spišská Nová Ves a 26. trh ľudových remesiel)
The Folk Craft Markets in the last days of August has become a tradition in the city. The
event is organized annually within the European Cultural Heritage Days. The craftsmen
making up the utility items are supplemented by those who devote themselves to the
creation of interior decoration items. Woodworkers make up the bulk of the craftsmen.
There are also weavers, corn husk doll makers, honey cake makers, tanners, lace makers,
basket makers, pottery makers and wooden spoon makers.
Venue: Spišská Nová Ves
Contact: www.spisskanovaves.eu
24 August - 25 August 2019
SIAF 2019 International Airshow (Medzinárodné letecké dni SIAF
2019)
The organizers of the National Air Days continue their proven tradition and try to prepare an
interesting program for the visitors of the air days with the participation of pilots and aircraft
from abroad.
Venue: Sliač, airport
Contact: www.siaf.sk
30 August
Medieval grape pressing (Stredoveká prešovačka)
Opening the wine season in the spirit of medieval traditions.
Venue: Trnava
Contact: www.regiontirnavia.sk
www.slovakia.travelJuly - August 2019
Summer Shakespeare Festival (Letné Shakespearovské slávnosti)
The Summer Shakespeare Festival is a theatrical showcase of the world's most famous
playwright under the open sky in the unique backdrop of Bratislava Castle. The Summer
Shakespeare Festival is part of the Castle Festival organized during the Bratislava Cultural
Summer.
Venue: Bratislava Castle
Contact: www.wshakespeare.sk
July - August 2019
Viva Musica!
Viva Musica is a summer festival with truly worthwhile artistic benefits to experience. It
offers the best of classical, jazz and world music appealing to mass audiences and it all takes
place in the Old Town under the open sky during the summer, usually with no admission
charged. The festival offers several evenings full of music, performed by top artists from
Slovakia and around the world.
Venue: Bratislava, Old Town
Contact: www.vivamusica.sk
August 2019
Kremnica gags (Kremnické gagy)
European Festival of Humor and Satire - 39th edition.
Venue: Kremnica
Contact: www.gagy.eu; www.visitkremnica.com
August 2019
Trenčín Castle Celebrations (Trenčianske hradné slávnosti)
One of the main cultural events in Trenčín, which reminds the town of its history through
fencers, jugglers, knights, all in period costumes with period weapons, etiquette, when not
only Trenčín was ruled by truth, honor and courage.
Venue: Trenčín, Peace Square
Contact: www.hradneslavnosti.sk; www.wagus.sk
August 2019
Bear Days (Medvedie dni)
See the greatest concentration of bears at one place in the High Tatras! A successful event
full of bearish atmosphere that takes place in the heart of the Tatra Mountains attracts
particularly children, and yet it is enjoyable for adults, too. There are various contests for
visitors as well as stage performances and, of course, an exhibit of bears. For 3 unforgettable
www.slovakia.traveldays while attending Bear Days, you can stay at the hotel and other nearby accommodation
facilities and enjoy the local specialties; all services are recognized for their high quality.
Venue: High Tatras - Hrebienok
Contact: www.regiontatry.sk
August 2019
Onion Festival (Cibuľové slávnosti)
Enjoy both traditional and unusual gourmet delicacies made with onions at this event, which
is seeking to be entered in the record books for its rather odd onion-related events,
including creative workshops and an extensive accompanying programme.
Venue: Madunice
Contact: www.madunice.sk
August 2019
Tatras to Danube Run (Beh od Tatier k Dunaju)
An unique special relay race for teams to complete the 345 kilometre long route from Jasná
in the Low Tatras to Bratislava.
Route: Jasná - Bratislava
Contact: www.odtatierkdunaju.sk
www.slovakia.travelAugust 2019
Gemer Folklore Festival - 46th year (Gemerský folklórny festival –
46. ročník)
Gemer Folklore Festival in Rejdová is one of the largest folklore festivals in the self-governing
region of Košice. Festival aims at maintaining folk traditions, presenting folk songs and
dances, promoting traditional crafts and presenting folk groups from both inside and outside
Slovakia. Visitors to Slovakia’s biggest folklore event can enjoy a rich and varied programme
with both choreographed and non-choreographed performances both in town and at the
town's amphitheatre. Ensembles and folk groups from the Gemer region and visiting groups
perform the best in their repertoires, with each providing their own special touch in the
town's courtyards.
Venue: Rejdová
Contact: www.rejdova.dk
August 2019
Craftsmen Days ÚĽUV- 29th year (Dni majstrov ÚĽUV - 29. ročník)
The biggest urban festival of folk culture and crafts Craftsmen Days ÚĽUV- will once again
visit the streets of Bratislava's Old Town on the last weekend in August. Traditional crafts
and domestic production, which is the main festival attraction, will present more than 100
producers from different regions of Slovakia in person.
Venue: Bratislava, Old Town
Contact: www.uluv.sk
www.slovakia.travelSEPTEMBER
June-September 2019
Cultural Summer and Castle Festival Bratislava (Kultúrne leto a
Hradné slávnosti Bratislava)
As a continuation from the previous years, the city’s largest festival plans in 2019 to produce
in Bratislava a scene full of multi-genre programmes for both residents and visitors coming
to the capital of Slovakia during the summer.
Venue: Bratislava
Contact: www.visitbratislava.com; www.bkis.sk
September 2019
Open Door Day of Hussars’ Guild (Deň otvorených dverí Cechu
husacinárov)
The village of Slovenský Grob boasts a unique, more than 100-year tradition of roasting
geese. The tradition of baking geese is maintained by the civic association Hussars’ Guild of
Slovenský Grob
Venue: Slovenský Grob
Contact: www.cechhusacinarov.sk; www.kralovstvohusaciny.sk
3 September - 7 September 2019
Festival of good taste and wine (Festival dobrej chuti a vína)
6th year of the gastronomic event - extraordinary and unique gastronomic specialties
Venue: Prešov
Contact: www.festivaldobrejchuti.sk
5 September - 8 September 2019
Traditional Trnava Fair (Tradičný Trnavský jarmok)
The spirit of the fair is the keeping of past traditions and values and to remember the
successful markets held in the past in the oldest free royal city in Slovakia.
Venue: Trnava
Contact: www.tic.trnava.sk; www.regiontirnavia.sk
6 September 2019
Košice Night Run
The traditional night run in Košice will take place this year as well. Men, women and teams
can measure their strength on two tracks - five kilometers or ten kilometers. Join over 2,500
runners and enjoy your favorite sunset sport right on the streets of our beautiful city.
Venue: Košice
Contact: www.visitkosice.org
www.slovakia.travel6 September - 7 September 2019
Middle Ages Under the Walls (Stredovek pod hradbami)
Venue: Trnava
Contact: www.agenturahector.sk; www.regiontirnavia.sk
7 September 2019
ŠKODA BIKE OPEN TOUR 2019 Cycling marathon
This mountain cycle marathon has a special route intended not just for active athletes to
complete, but also is suitable for beginner cyclists and children accompanying their parents,
with the route threading its way through an attractive area of the northern Slovak Paradise.
This gorgeous part of the Slovak Paradise is the starting point for rides past the gorges of
Suchá Belá, Prielom Hornádu, Piecky, Veľký Sokol, Sokolia Dolina and Kysele, to the
observation area at Tomášovský Výhľad and historic Kláštorisko, turning the cycling route
into Slovakia’s own traditional bicycle marathon.
Venue: Hrabušice – Podlesok
Contact : www.hrabusice.sk
7 September - 8 September 2019
LECHNICA TOUR MTB - 2nd year
In the small village of Lechnica in the northernmost corner of Slovakia, surrounded by the
picturesque Pieniny Mountains, the second annual MTB sporting event on single trails will
take place.
Venue: Lechnica
Contact: www.lechnica.sk / www.visitspis.sk
12 September - 15 September 2019
Prešov Markets (Prešovské trhy)
Prešov Markets feature show jumping competitions, sales and exhibition booths with
gourmet specialties, snacks and refreshments, arts and crafts demonstrations and children’s
events and attractions.
Venue: Prešov
Contact: www.trhypresovske.sk
12 September - 14 September 2019
Košice Wine Festival (Košické slávnosti vína)
Let it be known that the wine festival is coming to Košice! From 12 to 14 September, Dolná
brána and Katova Bašta will be filled up with wine lovers. Slovak winemakers will pour you
the best of their existing varieties. You can also look forward to tastes from abroad. There
will be no shortage of great music or entertainment of a different nature! Come and stroll
with your friends at the Košice Wine Festival in Katova Bašta and Dolná brána from 12 to 14
September.
Venue: Košice
Contact: www.visitkosice.org
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