Set in the charming town of Elena, near Veliko Tarnovo, the Elena Ham Festival is one of Bulgaria’s biggest culinary events. Held on November 8, 9, and 10, 2024, it promises a weekend filled with delicious food, lively entertainment, and cultural activities. The Elena Ham, known as the “King of Appetizers,” will be the main highlight, offering a true taste of tradition and history.
For the 12th consecutive year, the national assembly of sheep breeders will be held near Lyaskovets. Although traditionally the forum is always organised in the days around St. George’s Day,. This time, the event will fill the meadows around the Peter and Paul Monastery in the period of May 24-26.
Visitors will have the opportunity to view over 1,000 purebred animals – sheep, goats, llamas, dogs, horses and donkeys. There will be also an exhibition of agricultural machinery, equipment, fodder, specialized literature and medicines for animal husbandry.
The large-scale forum will pass with its emblematic farming competitions and demonstrations. As well as an area for direct sales of sheep and goat milk and meat products, an organic market and organic food.
The municipality of Lyaskovets organizes for the holiday of vine growers and winemakers a competition to select a master winemaker. It will also include a traditional wine tasting and a festive program for the residents and guests of Lyaskovets.
The municipal competition for choosing the best homemade wine. This has become a tradition and will be held on February 13, 2024 at the Museum of Horticulture. By statute, adults with permanent residence in the municipality of Lyaskovets have the right to participate in it.
