{"id":7439,"date":"2018-05-01T17:34:04","date_gmt":"2018-05-01T14:34:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/?p=7439"},"modified":"2018-09-18T14:32:03","modified_gmt":"2018-09-18T11:32:03","slug":"30-festivals-and-events-in-bulgaria-to-check-in-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/30-festivals-and-events-in-bulgaria-to-check-in-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"30+ Festivals and Events in Bulgaria to Check in 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Planning to visit Bulgaria soon? <\/strong>I can name more than <a href=\"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/20-wonderful-travel-experiences-places-visit-bulgaria-2017\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">20 reasons to visit the country in 2018<\/a> but the best one would definitely be <strong>attending a cultural festival or event<\/strong> during your visit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Think about it &#8211; what better way to <strong>enrich your experience<\/strong> than being to a happening with lots of local traditions and customs involved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">That&#8217;s why I scouted all over the web to find and bring to you <strong>the best festivals that are happening in Bulgaria in 2018. <\/strong>Although almost half of the year passed, there are still plenty of interesting events coming up that are worth checking out.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Not to mention the <strong>ridiculously cheap flight tickets to Sofia<\/strong> from all major cities in Europe (see my <a href=\"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/12-wonderful-destinations-with-low-cost-fights-from-sofia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">list of 12 wonderful destinations with best low-cost flights)<\/a>. With that in mind, plus the following list of more than 30 festival and events in 2018, there is literally no excuse to miss the opportunity to have a great trip to Bulgaria this year.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Scroll down, choose your event and start planning your upcoming trip!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em>!NOTE: The information below is updated as of May 1st 2018. Before you plan to visit any of the events, make sure to check the information in the corresponding websites. Any changes may occur at any point during the year.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>EVENTS IN MAY 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7445\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/festivals-and-events-in-bulgaria-in-2018.jpg?resize=906%2C456&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"festivals and events in bulgaria in 2018\" width=\"906\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/festivals-and-events-in-bulgaria-in-2018.jpg?w=906&amp;ssl=1 906w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/festivals-and-events-in-bulgaria-in-2018.jpg?resize=300%2C151&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/festivals-and-events-in-bulgaria-in-2018.jpg?resize=768%2C387&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Sofia Restaurant Week<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong> 5-13 May 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong> 29 restaurants in Sofia | <strong>More info:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/restaurantweek.bg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/restaurantweek.bg\/<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Sofia Restaurant Week is a week-long festival in celebration of the diversity and quality of Sofia\u2019s restaurants. During the week, <strong>29 participating restaurants <\/strong>will offer a 3 course set menu for the <strong>fixed price of 29 leva<\/strong>, not including drinks and tips. No reason this is a top event in the capital &#8211; it includes some of <a href=\"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/7-coolest-restaurants-in-sofia-for-food-lovers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">my favourite restaurants of Sofia<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Festival of Chiprovtsi carpets<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong> 5-6 May 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong> Chiprovtsi, Montana | <strong>More info:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/228107677730148\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The event on Facebook<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The <strong>hand-woven, colourful carpets of Chiprovtsi<\/strong> have become not only a symbol of the city but of whole Bulgaria. They are part of <strong>UNESCO&#8217;s intangible world heritage<\/strong> because of their\u00a0deftly woven geometric figures of humans, animals and birds in red, black, yellow, blue, brown and green. On this festival, you can find exhibition of the best traditional carpets from Chiprovtsi, various souvenirs including unique watches with thematic colours and many activities to help you get to know more about this custom.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Wine &amp; Gourmet Festival\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong> 5-6 May 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Old Town Plovdiv | <strong>More info:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/wineshowplovdiv.events\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1572528712824270\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Event<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Are you a wine lover? Do you want to visit one of the most beautiful cities in Bulgaria? Then Wine &amp; Gourmet Festival in Old Town Plovdiv is the right event for you. For two full days you can enjoy various <strong>workshops, degustations, presentations and festivities.<\/strong> Check the program on the website for more info.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf XXII Stara Planina Fest &#8220;Balkan Folk 2018&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a010-12 May 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Veliko Turnovo | <strong>More info:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.balkanfolkfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.balkanfolkfest.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/balkanfolkfest2018\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Page<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Stara Planina Fest \u201dBalkan Folk\u201d is part of \u201dEuro Folk\u201d, which holds festivals in different European countries during the whole year. Every year thousands\u00a0of <strong>musicians, singers and dancers<\/strong> take part of it. In Bulgaria, the festival would be in one of the most beautiful Bulgarian cities \u2013 Veliko Turnovo.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Discover.Vino World<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When: <\/strong>11-12 May 2018\u00a0| <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Inter Expo Center, Sofia | <strong>More info:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/2018discover.divino.bg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.2018discover.divino.bg<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Discover.Vino World includes exhibition and degustation of wines from all over the world. Special focus this eyar is given to roses and sparkling wines, present in the Bulgarian market. Working hours are: 11 May &#8211; 17:00 to 21:00; 12 May &#8211; 12:00 to 20:00. Ticket prices start from 19 BGN.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Folklore Festival &#8220;With <span style=\"color: #ff0033;\">Bulgaria<\/span> in the Heart&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When: <\/strong>11-13 May 2018\u00a0| <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Kavarna | <strong>More info:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/pirina.bg\/xv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.pirina.bg\/xv<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2329342060625655\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Event<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">During the three days of the festival, Kavarna will again welcome singers, dancers and instrumentalists &#8211; descendants of Bulgarians from Ukraine, Moldova, Albania, Kosovo and others. Guests of Kavarna will have the chance to see <strong>many traditional folklore performances by young artists<\/strong> and groups. Moreover, the northern Black Sea coast in Bulgaria offers <a href=\"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/why-you-need-to-visit-the-northern-black-sea-coast-in-bulgaria-this-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">many different ways<\/a> to spend your vacation in Bulgaria.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf European Museum Night 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a019 May 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Sofia, Varna and other cities in Bulgaria | <strong>More info: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/%D0%9D%D0%BE%D1%89-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%9C%D1%83%D0%B7%D0%B5%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5-%D0%B8-%D0%93%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5-%D0%92%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%BD%D0%B0-1687177488198445\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Varna<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">During European Museum Night in 2018, tens of museums and galleries in many cities in Bulgaria are expected to take part in the European initiative with <strong>interesting exhibitions, concerts and various art events.<\/strong> The entrance to the participating museums and galleries will be free of charge. For the most up to date informtion, get in touch with the local Tourist Information Center in the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Gabrovo Humor Carnival 2018 &#8211; &#8220;Gabrovo &#8211; My Little Brussels&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When: <\/strong>19 May 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Gabrovo | <strong>More info:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/carnival.gabrovo.bg\/en\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.carnival.gabrovo.bg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KarnavalGabrovo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Page<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Every year, Gabrovo &#8211; the capital of laughter and humor in Bulgaria, organizes the funniest event in the country &#8211; Gabrovo Humor Carnival. Famous for their <strong>smart jokes and puns<\/strong>, locals dress up in coulourful costumes and march the city &#8211; this year on May 19th.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The festival will be greeted with a lot of music, confetti, sweets, and the traditional <strong>black cat with cut off tail &#8211; the symbol of Gabrovo,<\/strong> created as a joke. Actually, the tail of the cat is cut off because during winter the doors can be closed faster so the warmth of the house could be preserved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This year&#8217;s motto &#8211; <strong>&#8220;Gabrovo &#8211; My Little Burssels&#8221;,<\/strong> aims to show the entrepreneurship and the business thinking of the locals, of course, with<strong> funny and sometimes ridiculous inventions<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Carving Festival of Laughter<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a019-20 May 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0 Gabrovo | <strong>More info: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/210247389734572\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Event<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This Carving Festival (of laughter) will be held again in\u00a0Gabrovo &#8211; the capital of laughter and humor in Bulgaria. The event will be in the form of a <strong>competition of carved fruits and vegetables<\/strong> where <strong>the most creative and humorous<\/strong> item will win the contest.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>EVENTS IN JUNE 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/festivals-and-events-in-bulgaria-in-2018-2.jpg?ssl=1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7451\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/festivals-and-events-in-bulgaria-in-2018-2.jpg?resize=806%2C406&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"best festivals and events in bulgaria in 2018\" width=\"806\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/festivals-and-events-in-bulgaria-in-2018-2.jpg?w=806&amp;ssl=1 806w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/festivals-and-events-in-bulgaria-in-2018-2.jpg?resize=300%2C151&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/festivals-and-events-in-bulgaria-in-2018-2.jpg?resize=768%2C387&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Rose Festival 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a01-3 June 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Kazanlak and the Rose Valley | <strong>More info: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kazanlak.bg\/common\/images\/src\/3\/file\/Diplqnaprograma2018r.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Program<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Rose Festival is one of the most remarkable events in Bulgaria. It\u2019s dedicated to the beauty of the famous Kazanlak roses. The festival is happening between May 18th and June 10th but the peak is during the first three days of June. There are three main events you have to look out for:<strong> the election of Queen Rose<\/strong>, the <strong>parade along the streets<\/strong> of the town, and the<strong> early morning ritual in the rose fields.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Kapana Fest 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a01-3 June 2018 | <strong>Where: <\/strong>Kapana district,\u00a0Plovdiv\u00a0| <strong>More info:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/kapanafest.bg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.kapanafest.bg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KapanaFest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Page<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/101675524028826\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Event<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In one of the most beautiful cities in Bulgaria &#8211; Plovdiv, and one of the most creative districts &#8211; Kapana, an innovative event will gather visitors from all over the country and abroad. During the three days of the summer edition of Kapana Fest in 2018, there will be various <strong>music performances, crafts, literature sessions, cinema, sport events,<\/strong> and of course &#8211; <strong>food and drinks.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Nestinarstvo &#8211; Barefoot Fire Dance<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a03-4 June 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Bulgari village, Strandzha mountain | <strong>More info: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1885309308186980\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Event<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Bare feet. Smoldering coals. A sky full of stars. Nestinarstvo &#8211; a traditional Bulgarian ritual, part of <strong>UNESCO&#8217;s list of intangible cultural heritage.<\/strong> It involves <strong>barefoot dances on smoldering coals<\/strong>\u00a0performed by nestinari. The ritual is performed in several Bulgarian villages in the Strandzha Mountains with one of the most popular ones &#8211; Bulgari village. This ritual is a unique mixture of Eastern Orthodox beliefs and older pagan traditions from Strandzha Mountain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf SoBAZAAR Green Edition<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a09-10 June 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0SOHO Sofia | <strong>More info:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2061442657408033\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Event<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Two festive days with a fine selection of 50 participants to spoil the senses. <strong>Food, music,<\/strong> limited series of interior design solutions, ladies&#8217;, men&#8217;s and children&#8217;s <strong>fashion, toys, books, bio cosmetics, jewellery<\/strong> and other accessories. Worth checking out on your June visit of Sofia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Opera in the Park<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a015-30 June 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Military Academy, Sofia | <strong>More info: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.operasofia.bg\/en\/component\/k2\/repertoire?Itemid=633\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Program<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SofiaNationalOpera\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Page<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The garden of the Military Academy in Sofia will open its doors for the artists of the Sofia National Opera and Ballet. What better way to spend the summer days in the capital than going to an open air opera or ballet performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf\u00a0Cherry Festival in Kyustendil<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a023-24 June 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Kyustendil | <strong>More info:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.kultura-kn.info\/celebration\/2\/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%88%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B0-cherry-festival\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Website<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The Cherry festival is bind with the glory of the Kyustendil region. During the festival <strong>exhibition of various varieties of cherries<\/strong> are presented along with exhibition tables, which are arranged and covered with this delicious fruit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Lavender Festival Karlovo 2018\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a023-24 June 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Karlovo | <strong>More info:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.karlovo.bg\/images\/neli\/B550.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Program<\/a> (only in Bulgarian)<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The Lavender Festival will include <strong>tastings of lavender tea, rakia and various other products made with lavender, thematic talks, demonstrations, folklore dances<\/strong> and visits of the lavender fields in the region of Karlovo.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf IN THE PLACE International Short Film Festival<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a023-30 June 2018| <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Balchik | <strong>More info:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/inthepalace.com\/en\/home.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.inthepalace.com,<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2055943558022908\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Event<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">IN THE PALACE is an international festival dedicated to <strong>short films, new media and digital arts under 27 minutes<\/strong> in length. The main purpose of the Festival is to present contemporary film art from Bulgaria, Europe and the whole world.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Festival of folk art &#8220;The Magic of Rila Mountain&#8221;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a029 June &#8211; 1 July 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Borovets | <strong>More info: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/magiata.na.RILA.planina\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Page<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Between 29 of June -and 01 of July, you will have the chance to witness\u00a0<strong>traditional Bulgarian folk music, culinary and crafts in Borovets resort.<\/strong> Located in the highest mountain in Bulgaria &#8211; Rila, the event visitors will be able to see various dance and music performances and taste different delights from the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Apricot Festival 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a030 June 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Tutrakan | <strong>More info: TBE<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Northeast Bulgaria is famous for its apricot plantations. And this June, Tutrakan will be home to the only Apricot Festival in Bulgaria. There will be exhibition of different types of apricots,\u00a0<strong>tastings of apricot jams<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>and pies,<\/strong> <strong>games and competitions,<\/strong> and tasting of the most beloved product from <strong>apricots &#8211; rakia.\u00a0<\/strong>The event will be held in the Danube park in Tutrakan in the afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>EVENTS IN JULY 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7460\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/events-in-bulgaria-july.jpg?resize=906%2C456&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"events in bulgaria july 2018\" width=\"906\" height=\"456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/events-in-bulgaria-july.jpg?w=906&amp;ssl=1 906w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/events-in-bulgaria-july.jpg?resize=300%2C151&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/events-in-bulgaria-july.jpg?resize=768%2C387&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf July Morning 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a01 July 2018| <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Kamen Bryag, north Black Sea coast | <strong>More info: <\/strong>TBE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/visit.guide-bulgaria.com\/a\/1351\/july_morning.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July morning<\/a> is a unique event celebrated <strong>only in Bulgaria.<\/strong> The name of the &#8220;festival&#8221; comes from the Uriah Heep&#8217;s song with the same name. Traditionally, the celebrations start on the night of 30 June and <strong>culminate with watching the sunrise over the sea on July 1st. <\/strong>The event involve <strong>rock music, dances and (not) sleeping under the stars.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The first and most popular place to welcome July Morning in Bulgaria is <strong>Kamen Bryag on the northern Black Sea Coast.<\/strong> It is close to the the easternmost point of Bulgaria, therefore where<strong> sun light first reach the country. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The festival has a sentimental value for locals since the Communist times. <strong>John Lawton of Uriah Heep<\/strong> has been performing &#8220;July Morning&#8221; in Kamen Bryag several times on this day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Bourgas Sand Sculptures Festival<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a01 July &#8211; till the end of summer | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Park &#8220;Ezero&#8221;, Bourgas | <strong>More info: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/sandfestburgas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.sandfestburgas.com<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BourgasSandSculpturesFestival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Page<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In the Bourgas Park \u201cEzero\u201d, immediately next to the beach, every summer there is<strong> a tiny city built of sand figures.<\/strong>\u00a0This year&#8217;s theme is &#8220;Myths and Monsters&#8221;. You will be able to see <strong>many sand creatures<\/strong> &#8211; mighty gods and goddesses, legendary evil beings, giants, sorcerers, brave heroes, battles and adventures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Bansko Summer Theatre Festival<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a02-7 July 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Bansko | <strong>More info: <\/strong>TBE<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Bansko Summer Theatre Festival is held traditionally during the first week of July every year. For seven days, the visitors of the mountainous town have the opportunity to see <strong>a selection of the best theatrical performances<\/strong> presented in the country. Moreover, I can name you <a href=\"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/23-things-to-do-in-bansko-bulgaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">more than 20 other reasons to visit Bansko in summer<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf\u00a0International Musical Mozart Festival Pravets<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a012-15 July 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Pravets | <strong>More info: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/MozartFestivalPravets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Page<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">For five festival days and nights there will be presented <strong>opera, operetta, symphonic, dance and chamber concerts<\/strong> and spectacles with the participation of renowned names from the world music stages, young opera talents from different countries, chamber classical and jazz formations, and more.\u00a0During each edition of the festival, the organizers invariably dedicate the events of the festival program to their patron W. A. Mozart.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf National Lavender Festival General Toshevo<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a020-21 July 2018 | <strong>Where: <\/strong>General Toshevo | <strong>More info: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/lavender.fest.5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a>\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/generaltoshevo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Municipality Facebook Page<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The National Lavender Festival will be held for the fifth year in General Tosheva near Dobrich. The event aims to promote the leading position of Bulgaria as a <strong>world leader in the production of lavender oil.\u00a0<\/strong>During the two days of the festival, visitors can see and taste different products from lavender and enjoy some traditional folk program.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Hills of Rock<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a020-22 July 2018 | <strong>Where: <\/strong>Plovdiv | <strong>More info:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/hillsofrock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/hillsofrock.com\/<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">One of the biggest Rock festivals in Bulgaria is coming to Plovdiv on 20-21 July this year &#8211; Hills of Rock. If you want to combine a visit to <strong>The European Capital of Culture in 2019<\/strong> and your love of <strong>world-famous rock bands<\/strong> as Sabaton, The Raven Age and Dope,\u00a0IRON MAIDEN, save the dates in your calendar!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Bansko Summer Cinema Under the Stars<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a025-28 July 2018 | <strong>Where: <\/strong>Bansko | <strong>More info: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/7-coolest-restaurants-in-sofia-for-food-lovers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cultural Calendar 2018 &#8211; Bansko<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">What better way to spend long summer days than an <strong>open-air mountain cinema.<\/strong> Traditionally, Bansko Summer Cinema Fest will take place int he central square of the popular mountain ski resort. The film festival aims to reveal <strong>the beauty of nature and extreme sports through various documentary movies. <\/strong>The entry is free.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Festival Opera of the Peaks &#8211; Belogradchik Rocks 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a013-27 July 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Belogradchik | <strong>More info:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.operasofia.bg\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.operasofia.bg\/en<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/www.operasofia.bg\/novini\/item\/6669-treti-leten-festival-opera-na-varhovete-2018\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Program<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Opera of the peaks is an innovative event that give the audience the opportunity to experience their favourite performances in a new way &#8211; in the foot of the magical Belogradchick Fortress. Traditionally organized in the second part of July, the guests can see <strong>opera and ballet works in the open air.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>EVENTS IN AUGUST 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7456\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/events-in-bulgaria-in-2018-2.jpg?resize=905%2C350&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"events in bulgaria in 2018-2\" width=\"905\" height=\"350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/events-in-bulgaria-in-2018-2.jpg?w=905&amp;ssl=1 905w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/events-in-bulgaria-in-2018-2.jpg?resize=300%2C116&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/events-in-bulgaria-in-2018-2.jpg?resize=768%2C297&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 905px) 100vw, 905px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Bagpipe Contest Gela<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a04-5 August 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Gela | <strong>More info: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/330776910751620\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Event<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The aim of this festival is to promote the authentic Rhodope folklore and to preserve the local tradition. The guests of the event will have the chance to hear <strong>many traditional bagpipe performances.<\/strong>\u00a0The festival has gained popularity and grew into an international forum.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Bansko Jazz Fest<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a04-11 August 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Bansko | <strong>More info:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/banskojazzfest.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/banskojazzfest.com\/en\/<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Another highly anticipated event in Rila mountain is Bansko Jazz Fest &#8211; one of is the biggest summer musical event in Bulgaria.\u00a0Throughout the festival week,\u00a0<strong>jazz is played during the day and late at night<\/strong> on the central square as well as on various smaller stages in the large resort bars and restaurants.\u00a0The concerts are free for the public.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Zheravna Festival of the National Costume<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a017-19 August 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Zheravna | <strong>More info:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/festival.jeravna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Page<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This festival brings you closer to the life of the Bulgarians from once upon a time. Participation in the festival is a voluntary act and those who want to join it have to observe its rules. The main requirement is <strong>to be dressed in folk costume.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Mobile phones are allowed only in designated calling area. During the festival, there would be demonstrations of <strong>folk crafts, authentic Bulgarian folklore, traditional cuisine, rakia and wine<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Bansko Opera Festival<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a023-25 August 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Bansko | <strong>More info: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bansko.opera.fest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Page<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Bansko Opera Fest<\/strong> lets you enjoy the sounds of classical music under the stars. The performances will be held at the central square &#8220;Nikola Vaptsarov&#8221; in Bansko. Entry is free for public.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER AND NOVEMBER 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7455\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/events-in-bulgaria-in-2018.jpg?resize=906%2C347&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"events in bulgaria in 2018\" width=\"906\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/events-in-bulgaria-in-2018.jpg?w=906&amp;ssl=1 906w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/events-in-bulgaria-in-2018.jpg?resize=300%2C115&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/travellingbuzz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/events-in-bulgaria-in-2018.jpg?resize=768%2C294&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 906px) 100vw, 906px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Apollonia Festival of Arts<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a031 August &#8211; 8 September 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Sozopol | <strong>More info:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/apollonia.bg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.apollonia.bg<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ApolloniaFestival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Page<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Apollonia Festival of Arts is held in one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/favourite-places-on-the-bulgarian-black-sea-coast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">my favourite places on the Bulgarian Black Sea coast<\/a> &#8211; Sozopol. It is a celebration of\u00a0the achievements of Bulgarian artists. The festival\u00a0includes <strong>theater, music, literature, cinema, ballet<\/strong>, children&#8217;s program, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Sofia Restaurant Week<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a016-22 September 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Sofia | <strong>More info:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/restaurantweek.bg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/restaurantweek.bg\/<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The second edition of Sofia Restaurant Week in 2018 will be held in September. A selection of restaurants in the Bulgarian capital will offer <strong>set menus for a fixed price.<\/strong> The aim is to celebrate the diverse culinary scene of Sofia.<\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Veliki Preslav \u2013 1125 years from annoncing it for a capital of Bulgaria<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a016, 24, 29 September 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Veliki Preslav | <strong>More info:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.openspacebg.com\/veliki-preslav-1125-years-from-annoncing-it-for-a-capital-of-bulgaria\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Web<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"result_box\" class=\"\" lang=\"en\"><span title=\"\u0421 \u0431\u043b\u0430\u0433\u043e\u0434\u0430\u0440\u0441\u0442\u0432\u0435\u043d \u043c\u043e\u043b\u0435\u0431\u0435\u043d, \u0441\u043f\u0435\u043a\u0442\u0430\u043a\u044a\u043b \u201e\u0411\u044a\u043b\u0433\u0430\u0440\u0438\u044f \u043f\u0440\u0435\u0437 \u0432\u0435\u043a\u043e\u0432\u0435\u0442\u0435\u201c, \u043a\u043e\u043d\u0446\u0435\u0440\u0442 \u201e\u041e\u0431\u0438\u0447\u0430\u043c \u0431\u044a\u043b\u0433\u0430\u0440\u0441\u043a\u0430\u0442\u0430 \u043c\u0443\u0437\u0438\u043a\u0430&quot; \u0438 \u0441\u043f\u043e\u0440\u0442\u043d\u0438 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u044f\u0432\u0438 \u0412\u0435\u043b\u0438\u043a\u0438 \u041f\u0440\u0435\u0441\u043b\u0430\u0432 \u0449\u0435 \u043e\u0442\u0431\u0435\u043b\u0435\u0436\u0438 1125 \u0433\u043e\u0434\u0438\u043d\u0438 \u043e\u0442 \u041f\u0440\u0435\u0441\u043b\u0430\u0432\u0441\u043a\u0438\u044f \u0446\u044a\u0440\u043a\u043e\u0432\u043d\u043e-\u043d\u0430\u0440\u043e\u0434\u0435\u043d \u0441\u044a\u0431\u043e\u0440, \u043d\u0430 \u043a\u043e\u0439\u0442\u043e \u0433\u0440\u0430\u0434\u0430\u00a0\u0435 \u043e\u0431\u044f\u0432\u0435\u043d \u0437\u0430 \u0441\u0442\u043e\u043b\u0438\u0446\u0430 \u043d\u0430 \u0411\u044a\u043b\u0433\u0430\u0440\u0438\u044f, \u0430 \u0421\u0438\u043c\u0435\u043e\u043d - \u0437\u0430 \u0431\u044a\u043b\u0433\u0430\u0440\u0441\u043a\u0438 \u0432\u043b\u0430\u0434\u0435\u0442\u0435\u043b. \">With a thanksgiving ceremony, \u201cBulgaria over the centuries\u201d, a concert \u201cI Love Bulgarian Music\u201d and sporting events, Veliki Preslav will celebrate 1125 years of the Preslav Church-People\u2019s Council, where the city was announced the capital of Bulgaria, and Simeon \u2013 for a Bulgarian king.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Plovdiv Restaurant Week<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a0October, TBA | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Old Town Plovdiv | <strong>More info:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inyourpocket.com\/plovdiv\/plovdiv-restaurant-week_13229e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Web<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>A week-long culinary festival which gives an opportunity to discover the Tastes of Plovdiv. Select restaurants will present their special <strong>set menus for a very attractive fixed price<\/strong> in one of the best cities of Bulgaria.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ff0033;\"><strong>\u25cf Bansko Film Fest 2018<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em><strong>When:<\/strong>\u00a021-25 November 2018 | <strong>Where:<\/strong>\u00a0Bansko | <strong>More info:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/banskofilmfest.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.banskofilmfest.com<\/a>,<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/banskofilmfest\/?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook Page<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The <strong>biggest film festival<\/strong> <strong>for extreme sports, mountains and adventures<\/strong> in Bulgaria. The festival will offer the audience from Bulgaria and abroad a unique experience in a unique format &#8211; climbing, alpinism, freezing, extreme biking, kayaking, diving, surfing, etc. Expect various <strong>presentations, workshops and exhibitions<\/strong>. The program for 2018 to be announced soon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Plan your trip to Bulgaria<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Airbnb<\/strong>\u00a0offers plenty of accommodations in Bulgaria for affordable prices. Sign up today and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.airbnb.com\/c\/mstoyanova22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get 41 discount\u00a0<\/a>to use for your first booking.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Transportation:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<li><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-7721040-12532525\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skyscanner<\/a>\u00a0is my to-go tool for searching the most affordable flights.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><strong>Trips:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Get\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rilashuttle.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5% discount for Rila Shuttle<\/a>\u00a0<strong>day trips from Sofia<\/strong> to Rila Monastery, 7 Rila Lakes or Plovdiv with code:\u00a0<strong>TravBuzz15.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/travellingbuzz.com\/single-day-trips-from-sofia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 ideas for single day trips from Sofia<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Do you know any other interesting cultural festival and events\u00a0in Bulgaria that should be in the list? Comment below.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 8pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #333333; font-size: 8pt;\"><em>Follow Travelling Buzz on<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/travellingbuzz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Facebook<\/a> for more travel tips in Bulgaria and beyond!\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning to visit Bulgaria soon? I can name more than 20 reasons to visit the country in 2018 but the best one would definitely be attending a cultural festival or event during your visit. 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