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.
This Veliko Tarnovo festival will happen in November. Within two days there will be a very rich program with visiting culinary stars, various entertainment. Also there will be a culinary challenges for parents and children, and tastings of the famous Gornooryahovski meals.
This is not only a culinary event, we want it to have an educational effect as well. During these two days, the children will learn something more about the history of the city. About the traditions on which our today’s culture is based, explains Petya Ivanova. Her idea is to add this festival to the cultural program of the Municipality.
The eleventh edition of the festival, is expected to become the most visited in its history, in other words, don’t miss it. The main mission this time will be the promotion of native animal husbandry and Bulgarian food and drinks. You will be tempted by dairy and meat delicacies, organic products, aromatic pies and scones. And will be able to buy delicacies directly from producers. This year, the exhibitors will be mainly from Bulgaria, but there will also be their colleagues from the Balkan countries.
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