Фестивал на розата (Rose Festival) is Bulgaria’s most fragrant celebration, held each June in the Valley of the Roses, the world’s leading producer of rose oil. Locals in traditional costumes gather at dawn to harvest delicate Damask roses, while visitors join in lively parades, folk performances, and rose-picking rituals. The festival also showcases rose-based treasures—from perfumes and liqueurs to sweets and crafts—highlighting the flower’s deep cultural and economic importance. Blending color, scent, and centuries-old tradition, the Rose Festival of Kazanlak is a joyful tribute to Bulgaria’s national bloom.

DATES & TIMES
• Official dates: Friday–Sunday, 5–7 June 2026. Municipality announcement.
• Status: Exact 2026 timetable not yet published—check the official programme pages nearer the date. Municipal programme hub • Visit Kazanlak.

LOCATION
• Main hubs: Seuthopolis Square (central stage/parade zones) and the Museum of Roses (events & exhibits). Official tourism • Museum of Roses.
• Map (central square): Seuthopolis Square — Open in Google Maps.

TICKETS & ENTRY
• Free & paid: many events are open‑access; paid seating is usually offered for the Grand Parade, and tickets are sold for rose‑picking/boiling rituals (details publish each year). Official updates.
• How to book: when released, booking links and sales points appear on the municipal and Visit Kazanlak pages. Programme hub • Visit Kazanlak.

GOOD TO KNOW
• What to expect: rose‑picking & rose‑boiling rituals, Rose Queen events, concerts and the Grand Parade on the Sunday (timings publish annually). Official tourism.
• Early starts: morning rituals run in nearby villages (e.g., Rozovo, Yasenovo, Ovoshtnik) — plan transport accordingly. Programme pages.
• Exact timetable publishes annually on the municipal programme page and Visit Kazanlak.

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