Wild Boar Spit-Roast Demonstration
Free to observe; exhibits rural heritage in cooking. Spectators can see and smell the process up-close.
~11:00
Zaube Wild Food Festival
Zaubes savvaļas kulinārais festivāls
Cēsis Municipality, Latvia
Sep 12, 2026Expected
Each year, the village of Zaube celebrates foraging and the wild table with its Wild Food Festival. Hunters and chefs prepare game, berries, mushrooms, and herbs in open-air cooking, in a celebration that honors the knowledge of hunting and gathering at the heart of rural Vidzeme.
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Little Chef Workshop for Kids
Children with families can join hands-on cooking class; educational and interactive.
~11:30
"Rudens ritmi burciņā" (Autumn Rhythms Jar Contest)
Anyone can enter; audience tastes and judges. Visitors are encouraged to sample and enjoy traditionally prepared foods.
~13:00
Where it happens
Zaubes Muižas parks
Cēsis Municipality, Latvia
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Plan the timing
Appropriate footwear for park terrain
Respect local boundaries
Understanding of local foraging practices enhances appreciation
Practical notes
Tickets
Free events are available.
REGIONAL COMMUNITY & FOLK LIFE
Zaube Wild Food Festival
Zaubes savvaļas kulinārais festivāls
Cēsis Municipality, Latvia
Each year, the village of Zaube celebrates foraging and the wild table with its Wild Food Festival. Hunters and chefs prepare game, berries, mushrooms, and herbs in open-air cooking, in a celebration that honors the knowledge of hunting and gathering at the heart of rural Vidzeme.
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Sep 12, 2026Expected dates
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The story behind it
The festival honors the intangible cultural heritage of rural Vidzeme: knowledge of hunting, gathering, herbal teas, pickling and game meat preparation passed down in Zaube’s local community.
Key moments to know
~11:00Expected
Wild Boar Spit-Roast Demonstration
Free to observe; exhibits rural heritage in cooking. Spectators can see and smell the process up-close.
~11:30Expected
Little Chef Workshop for Kids
Children with families can join hands-on cooking class; educational and interactive.
~13:00Expected
"Rudens ritmi burciņā" (Autumn Rhythms Jar Contest)
Anyone can enter; audience tastes and judges. Visitors are encouraged to sample and enjoy traditionally prepared foods.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Appropriate footwear for park terrain
Respect local boundaries
Understanding of local foraging practices enhances appreciation
Essentials at a glance
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Sep 12, 2026
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City / Area
Cēsis Municipality
Cēsis Municipality (Zaube)
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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