Veranstaltungen & Feiertage

The Apple Festival in Warka, a town near Radom known for its apple orchards, is an annual celebration of the region’s fruit-growing heritage. Held in September, the event features apple-themed activities, including tastings, cooking demonstrations, and competitions for the best apple dishes. Local farmers, artisans, and food producers set up stalls to showcase apple products, crafts, and regional specialties. 

The Bread Festival at the Radom Village Museum celebrates the traditional art of bread-making, a cornerstone of Polish rural life. Visitors can observe and participate in demonstrations of historical baking techniques, from grinding grain to baking in traditional ovens. The event includes workshops where participants can try baking their own bread or yeast rolls, alongside tastings of regional bread varieties. 

The Folk Art Fair in Iłża, a small town near Radom, is an annual event showcasing the region’s rich tradition of folk art and crafts. Held in summer, the fair invites local artisans, potters, and weavers to exhibit and sell their handmade goods, such as ceramics, embroidery, and wooden carvings. The event features live demonstrations of traditional craft techniques, folk music performances, and regional food stalls. 

The Harvest Festival, known as Dożynki, is a traditional Polish celebration of the harvest season held annually at the Radom Village Museum. This event honors the region’s agricultural heritage with demonstrations of traditional harvesting techniques, such as threshing and weaving. Visitors can enjoy folk music and dance performances, taste seasonal foods, and participate in workshops on rural crafts like basket weaving and pottery. 

Palm Sunday at the Radom Village Museum is a vibrant celebration of traditional Polish religious and rural customs marking the beginning of Holy Week. The event features the creation and blessing of traditional Radom-style palm decorations, which are intricately crafted with colorful paper flowers, ribbons, and natural materials. Visitors can participate in workshops to learn about palm-making techniques, observe historical reenactments, and join in religious ceremonies held at the museum’s historic Church of St. Dorothy from Wolanów. 

The Potato Festival is an annual autumn event held at the Radom Countryside Museum, celebrating traditional rural life and Polish agricultural heritage. Visitors can take part in hands-on activities such as potato digging, field work, and traditional food preparation like sauerkraut-making. The festival features live demonstrations by local folk groups and women’s associations, showcasing old farming customs and crafts. A highlight of the event is the regional potato dish competition, judged by well-known chefs and local culinary experts. Folk music and dancing bring the grounds to life, with guests invited to join in traditional dances on wooden platforms.