Grand Wine Tasting Pavilion opening
Visitors can sample a wide range of the region’s wines under guided tastings by vintners.
~18:00
Valea Călugărească Wine Festival
Festivalul Vinului de la Valea Călugărească
Valea Călugărească, Romania
Sep 25 - 27, 2026ExpectedSource
Each autumn, the wine village of Valea Călugărească celebrates its harvest. Grape-harvest customs, tastings of local wines, regional cuisine, and folk music fill the days, in a celebration of a place that has been a center of Romanian viticulture since the time of the Dacians.
Key moments
Day 2 · Sep 26
Traditional Folk Concert
Open to all festival-goers; audience can enjoy folklore performances in the open air.
~20:00
Where it happens
Parcul de Agrement Valea Călugărească
Valea Călugărească, Romania
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Bring the right payment
Bring cash for tastings
Read the local rhythm
Knowledge of basic grape varieties
Keep the visit respectful
Participate respectfully in tastings; traditional greetings in Romanian appreciated.
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Valea Călugărească Wine Festival
Festivalul Vinului de la Valea Călugărească
Valea Călugărească, Romania
Each autumn, the wine village of Valea Călugărească celebrates its harvest. Grape-harvest customs, tastings of local wines, regional cuisine, and folk music fill the days, in a celebration of a place that has been a center of Romanian viticulture since the time of the Dacians.
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Sep 25 - 27, 2026Expected dates
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The story behind it
Valea Călugărească has been a center of Romanian viticulture since antiquity, with Dacian origins of vine cultivation. Situated in Prahova county’s sub-Carpathian hills, the area has long been known for high-quality wines. The festival serves as a cultural product launch and celebration of harvest, reflecting the agricultural rhythms and heritage of local communities. It also involves local cooperatives and research institute...
Key moments to know
Day 2Sep 262 moments
Day 2Sep 26~18:00Expected
Grand Wine Tasting Pavilion opening
Visitors can sample a wide range of the region’s wines under guided tastings by vintners.
Day 2Sep 26~20:00Expected
Traditional Folk Concert
Open to all festival-goers; audience can enjoy folklore performances in the open air.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Bring the right payment
Bring cash for tastings
Read the local rhythm
Knowledge of basic grape varieties
Keep the visit respectful
Participate respectfully in tastings; traditional greetings in Romanian appreciated.
Respect local boundaries
Enjoy local products respectfully; some wine tastings may require tasting fees to producers.
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Sep 25 - 27, 2026
Estimated
City / Area
Valea Călugărească
Muntenia - Prahova
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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