Elena is preparing for the 5th edition of the Elenski But Festival. The event will take place from 14th till 16th October. The programme kick starts with a concert on Friday (14th) from 6.30 pm in Hristo Botev Square. During the three days the place will come to life with many re-enactments, attractions, degustations, competitions and exhibitions.
The renowned Elenski but is a dry-cured ham from which is a popular delicacy throughout the country. The meat is salted and rubbed 
with herbs and then left to dry in the air. It has a specific taste and can be preserved in the course of several years, owing much to the climatic conditions of the Balkan Mountains region where Elena is located.
Saturday celebrations start at 10 am with the recreation of an old tradition – pig scorching over a pit; it will be staged near the Town Market. The Elena But Feast will be officially opened at 10.30 with the opening ceremony taking place in the Town Square. The dancing and music programme starts right after that. Kaleto Park will host a competition for the strongest balkandzhiya (mountain dweller) at 2 pm. After noon Bakalovata Kushta is the place for your children to have some fun. From 2 till 4 you can taste and sample wines and meat delicacies at the Tourist Information Centre. The fest will finish on Sunday with a fun artists’ show from 10 am .
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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.