Opening of local produce fair
Visitors walk through stalls sampling regional foods and crafts, meeting local artisans and producers.
Festival of the 100 Voyvodi
Фестивал на стоте войводи
Sliven, Bulgaria
Sep 18 - 19, 2026ExpectedSource
Each late summer, the Bulgarian town of Sliven honors its old fair traditions and Karakachan heritage with the Festival of the 100 Voyvodi. Named for a hundred legendary highland warlords, it blends the memory of the Ottoman-era market with the culture of the region's nomadic shepherds, in a colorful celebration of local history.
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Карандила Парк (Парк "Карандила")
Sliven, Bulgaria
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
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Free events are available.
REGIONAL HISTORY & CIVIC HERITAGE
Festival of the 100 Voyvodi
Фестивал на стоте войводи
Sliven, Bulgaria
Each late summer, the Bulgarian town of Sliven honors its old fair traditions and Karakachan heritage with the Festival of the 100 Voyvodi. Named for a hundred legendary highland warlords, it blends the memory of the Ottoman-era market with the culture of the region's nomadic shepherds, in a colorful celebration of local history.
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The story behind it
Named after the 100 legendary Karakachan warlords ('voyvodi'), this festival combines Sliven’s Ottoman-era fair heritage with Karakachan ethnic traditions. It aims to preserve and promote the unique culture of the isolated Karakachans (Saraks) and local crafts, reflecting Sliven's identity as a mountain and agricultural region.
Key moments to know
Opening of local produce fair
Visitors walk through stalls sampling regional foods and crafts, meeting local artisans and producers.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Respect local boundaries
Be respectful of local Karakachan cultural displays.
Ask before close-up photos
Ask permission
Essentials at a glance
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Sep 18 - 19, 2026
Provisional
City / Area
Sliven
Southeastern Bulgaria (Trakia)
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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