The Cherry Holiday – the Most Delicious Traditional Festival in Bulgaria

For the Bulgarians, the cherries are a symbol of good. They are harbingers of the summer and the new beginning. In the city of Kyustendil cherry is grafted into the life and culture of the people. It’s guarded and cared for with love, surrounded by magical rituals and poetry.

When is the Cherry Festival in Bulgaria

The festival takes place in Kyustendil, the Orchard of Bulgaria, from the 28th to the 30th of June 2024.

The event has been organized annually since 2008 with the help of Kyustendil municipality and the Institute of Agriculture – Kyustendil.

During the Cherry holiday in Bulgaria, you can:

• Try more than a hundred different sorts of sweet cherries from all over the country;
• See unique works of art created with bright cherries;
• Participate in competitive games with cherries;
• Taste a variety of Bulgarian traditional dishes;
• Listen to songs inspired by the cherry fruit;

Cherry Holiday Festival Photo Gallery

At the end of June, dozens of manufacturers from the area of Kuystendil expose different varieties of cherries in the city center. In addition to certificates and signs with names and origins, everyone is trying to present the cherries in the most different and interesting arrangement.

Visitors can see works of art dedicated to the cherries – dolls, jewelry, sculptures, icons, and other authentic pieces, skillfully crafted by Bulgarian artists.

In the diligent hands of Kyustendil chefs cherry is widely used – beautiful cakes, jams, alcohol, and syrups from cherries adorn the competition tables. That’s right, during the cherry festival, you can try all this and explore the cherry world.

Video of the Cherry Holiday in Kyustendil, Bulgaria

Do you want to visit the Cherry Festival?

Have you ever been to such a unique event? The cherry holiday in Kuystendil will bring you closer to Bulgarian and Balkan customs and traditions. And it’s not the only food holiday in the country! Visit our Food Festivals page to explore all the delicious celebrations you can visit in Bulgaria all year long.

We can include the Cherry Holiday in your tour around Bulgaria so you can experience the celebration and deliciousness of this fruit. Contact us for more information.