Rose Festival Kazanlak 2017

Rose Festival is one of the most remarkable events in Bulgaria. It’s dedicated to the beauty of the famous Kazanlak roses. The festival was first celebrated in 1903, and this year is the celebration of the 114 years since then. There are three events during the festival you must visit: the election of Queen Rose, the parade along the streets of the town, and the early morning ritual in the rose fields.

Some interesting facts about the Rose Festival in Kazanlak

FULL FESTIVAL PROGRAM:

You can download full program in English here

12 May /Friday/

19.00 Culture center “Arsenal” – Rose Queen 2017 competition – election

15 May – 21 May

Iskra str. – “Made in Bulgaria” – bazaar of Bulgarian goods

20 May /Saturday/

10.00 – Rose picking ritual, village of Cherganovo

21 May /Sunday/

10.00 – Rose picking ritual, village of Rozovo

22 May – 4 June

Iskra str. –The Craft’s Street

24 May /Wednesday/

10.30 Seuthopolis Square – Festive parade of schools

19.30 Seuthopolis Square – Open stage for graduating students

20.30 Seuthopolis Square – “Sing I love you in Bulgarian” – Horizont and friends festive concert

26 May /Friday/

18.00 Seuthopolis Square – Spectacle featuring Shkumbata, Poli Paskova and ensemble “Chinari” part of National Business Forum 2017

27 May /Saturday/

10.00 –Rose picking ritual, village of Gorno Izvorovo

11.00Seuthopolis Square -“Za rachica” – children’s national dance competition.

16.00Seuthopolis Square – “The drum beats, horo winds” – a traditional circle dance competition

28 May /Sunday/

10.00 – Rose picking ritual, village of Gorno Cherkovishte

29 May /Monday/

10.00 Culture center“Arsenal” – “Made in Bulgaria” – bazaar of Bulgarian goods

Iskra str. – Official opening of The Craft’s street

1 June /Thursday/

10.00 Seuthopolis Square – International Children’s day / Festive morning for children

19.00 Culture center“Arsenal” – Princesses of Rose – children’s show spectacle

Seuthopolis Square – Ceremonial fireworks on the occasion of the Botev’s Day and the perished for freedom

2 June /Friday/

10.00 Seuthopolis Square – The Day of the town ot Kazanlak – Orthodox ceremony of prosperity and raising of the National Flag

11.30 – Solemn session of the Municipal Council Kazanlak

17.30 Seuthopolis Square – International Folklore Festival – procession

Seuthopolis Square – International folklore festival – opening

18.00 – 20.00 Rosarium park – „Dance with us“ – dance workshop 18.00 – Zumba dance,19.00 – Bulgarian traditional dances

21.00 Seuthopolis Square – Official opening of Rose festival 2017 / Crowning of the Rose Queen / Irina Florin and Band Acoustic Live – Festive Concert

3 June /Saturday/

10.00 – Rose picking ritual, villages of Kanchevo and Razhena

10.00 – 19.00 – Rose Wine Expo 2017 – opening and awards

11.00 Rosarium park – “The bread of the Bulgarians – ritual, customs and faith” – exhibition and tasting of traditional bakery products

16.00 – 18.00 Tourism information center – “A Bulgarian Rose” – a photo with the Rose Queen

17.30 Seuthopolis Square – Cheerleader show

18.00 – 20.00 Seuthopolis Square – „Dance with us“ – dance workshop 18.00 – Zumba dance,19.00ч. – Bulgarian traditional dances

19.00 Seuthopolis Square – International Folklore Festival – procession

19.30 Seuthopolis Square – International Folklore Festival

21.00 Seuthopolis Square – Festive Concert

4 June /Sunday/

10.00 – Rose picking ritual near Kazanlak

City center – Festive parade

14.00 Seuthopolis Square – International folklore festival – closing

14.00 – 16.00 Tourist information center – “A Bulgarian Rose” – a photo with the Rose Queen

18.00 – 20.00 Rosarium park – „Dance with us“ – dance workshop;18.00 – Zumba dance, 19.00 – Bulgarian traditional dances

20.00Seuthopolis Square– Closing ceremony of the Rose Festival 2017 ; Simfonieta Shumen concert with soloist Ruslan Mainov\