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National Festival of Sheep Breeders in Bulgaria
Национален събор на овцевъдите в България
Lyaskovets, Bulgaria
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Below the old monastery above Lyaskovets, shepherds from across Bulgaria gather with their flocks for a three-day celebration of pastoral life. There is hand shearing, herding dogs, and displays of local breeds, alongside folk music, crafts, and the easy feasting of a country fair.
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Lyaskovets, Northern Bulgaria, Bulgaria
Lyaskovets, Bulgaria
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National Festival of Sheep Breeders in Bulgaria
Национален събор на овцевъдите в България
Lyaskovets, Bulgaria
Below the old monastery above Lyaskovets, shepherds from across Bulgaria gather with their flocks for a three-day celebration of pastoral life. There is hand shearing, herding dogs, and displays of local breeds, alongside folk music, crafts, and the easy feasting of a country fair.
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About National Festival of Sheep Breeders in Bulgaria
The National Festival of Sheep Breeders in Bulgaria is a three‑day pastoral and folk gathering held near the Sts Peter and Paul Monastery above Lyaskovets. The 14th edition (22‑24 May 2026) featured sheep, goat and cattle breeds, Bulgarian shepherd dogs, manual shearing, horse demonstrations, crafts, food, kukeri, bagpipes, folk dances and concerts, with free entry and support from the National Sheep and Goat Breeding Association, the Ministry of Agricult...
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The National Festival of Sheep Breeders in Bulgaria is a three‑day pastoral and folk gathering held near the Sts Peter and Paul Monastery above Lyaskovets. The 14th edition (22‑24 May 2026) featured sheep, goat and cattle breeds, Bulgarian shepherd dogs, manual shearing, horse demonstrations, crafts, food, kukeri, bagpipes, folk dances and concerts, with free entry and support from the National Sheep and Goat Breeding Associa...
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