Sevlievo is known as the Pumpkin Town. Many even call it Tikvenburg (Pumpkinburg, from the Bulgarian word tikva – pumpkin). There you will find a Pumpkin Museum, pumpkin festivals, pumpkin contests and whatnot; mind you there is no connection to Halloween whatsoever. The unusual Pumpkin Feast brings joy and good mood to Sevlievo and attracts many people. These pumpkin celebrations were first held in 2006 and with each year they gather more and more interest.
The colourful festival is organized in October every year and lasts for a week. The square in front of the Culture Home usually hosts an exhibition with the most oddly shaped pumpkins and contests for the largest, smallest, longest and most beautifully carved pumpkin.
Of course there is a culinary competition, with the main ingredient – pumpkin. More than a 200 m long tikvenik (phyllo pumpkin pie) is prepared each year for everyone from near and far to taste and savour.
There will be plenty more attractions, including dancing and music programme.
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On September, 30th, Veliko Tarnovo will offer its citizens and guests the experience of an open air cinema. The parking for repatriated vehicles at the foot of Tsarevets Hill will host the event. There will be three projections starting at 7 pm, 8.30 pm and 10 pm. The movies which you can see are Ice Age: Collision Course and the Bulgarian flicks Karatsi (Losers) and 11 A. Maybe your Bulgarian is not so good but you can savour the atmosphere and enjoy a niece movie under the starry skies. The parking only fits around 50-60 cars for each projection so make sure you get your tickets on time.