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Cabbage Days

Dni zelá

Stupava, Slovakia

Oct 3 - 5, 2025ConfirmedSource

On the first weekend of October, the Slovak town of Stupava celebrates its cabbage harvest with Dni zelá. Sauerkraut, hearty dishes, music, and a market fill the festival, in a warm autumn tribute to the cabbage farming that has long defined the cooking and country life of the Záhorie region.

Key moments

Fireworks Finale

Attendees enjoy a large fireworks display accompanied by music, capping off the festivities.

Kapustnica Cooking Contest

Visitors gather to watch community teams cook and taste kapustnica; public often helps judge the best soup.

Around 4:00

Where it happens

Lúka za Kultúrne Zóna (Lawn behind Cultural House)

Stupava, Slovakia

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How to show up well

Respect local boundaries

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Practical notes

Crowds & timing

Crowd level: high.

Tickets

Free events are available.