Events
Traditional events and festivals in Bauska and surrounding
All YEAR, once in a month from March until October, on Saturday
Excursion in "Bauskas alus" brewery at 12.00 p.m and 15.00 p.m.
www.bauskasalus.lv; T.+37125770575
All YEAR, once in a month from May until September, on Sunday
Excursion to Interior Exposition in Bauska Town Hall
In the summer season, from May to September, on the first Sunday of each month at 12.00, an exposition of Bauska Town Hall interior is opened to individual visitors. Other times, the exhibition of the interior of the City Hall is only available in groups (from 10 to 25 persons), apply in advance is necessary.
www.facebook.com/bauskasratsnams; T.+37163923797
All Year
Ancient lifestyle schools and concerts at Bauska Castle, www.bauskaspils.lv, T.+37163923793
Liepaja Symphony Orchestra concerts at Rundale Palace, www.rundale.net, T.+37163962197
Concerts in Mazmezotne Manor www.mazmezotne.lv, T. 37125772269
FEBRUARY
16th-25th of February
Bauska Restaurant Patriotic week
Possible visit various cafes around Bauska and celebrate the Lithuanian and Estonian Independence Day, taste their specific national dishes, write a wish to Lithuania and Estonia.
APRIL
15th April
MAY
In the middle of May
Tulip blossom in the park of Rundāle Palace
Every year ~11 000 of bulb flowers are blooming in Rundale Palace garden: hyacinth, narcissus, 93 varietys of tulips on 94m2 and thousands of early spring flowers.
www.rundale.net; T.+37163962197; T.+37126499151
12th of May
The Sowing Festival in open-air museum "Ausekļu dzirnavas"
Annual event with demonstration of spring work in farmstead. Craft market, performances, opportunity to participate in different activities.
www.ausekludzirnavas.lv; T.+37129197412
19th of May
Mežotne Hillfort Festival
Annual festivity in Mežotne Hillfort reflects the life style and traditions of ancient inhabitants of Zemgale. Possible to participate in ancient crafts workshops and taste meal made on the fire. Medieval atmosphere creates history clubs.
www.rundale.lv T.+37126184631, +37126672682;
19th of May
The International Night of Museums
Varied activities in Bauska Castle, Bauska museum, V.Plūdoņa museum, and recreation centre "Miķelis" and “Rožmalas” without entrance fee. Special programmes in museums start from 7 p.m. and are available until 1 a.m.
www.visit.bauska.lv; T.+37163923797
26th of May
Bauska county Festival in Vecsaule parish
Traditional Bauska County festival by fun attractions for children, fairs, amateur and well-known Latvian artist’s concert and traditional ball.
www.kultura.bauska.lv; T.+37163923291
27th of May
Baltic Cup Retro Motocross "Sidecar Kings" in Pīlādžu Mototrack
Estonian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Belarusian, Polish athletes participating - at least 50 sidecar crews.
www.piladzis.lv; T.+37163976592; T.+37129454683
JUNE
2nd of June
Rundāle County Festival
Annual event with procession, concerts, activities, fair and an open-air party at the end.
www.rundale.lv; T. +37126672682
10th of June
Charity concert "Let`s build a Church!" at Brukna Manor
Charity event with wellknown Latvian musicians and artists. All income from the concert is donation for the Brukna Church building.
www.bruknaskopiena.lv; T.+37125619979
In the middle of June
Blossom of historical roses and peonies in Rundale palace garden
Every year around Midsummer time historic Rose collection start to flower together with hundreds of peonies.
www.rundale.net; T.+37163962197
15th - 16th of June
Tractorday, Agrovision Latvia 2018
Technical competitions, practical demonstrations, the opportunity to meet representatives of the public sector and agricultural non-governmental organizations, agricultural sector specialists, get acquainted with agricultural education institutions and participate in various activities.
Dāviņu Parish, "Eriņi" farm. http://flla.lv/Traktordiena/, T. +371 26128855, +371 28611555
16th - 17th of June
Europian Motocross Championship at „Pīlādži motortrack”
European Championship Eastern Zone stage MX65 and MX85 classes and BMA Eastern Championship Women, Veteran, Senior and Junior classes.
www.piladzis.lv; T.+37163976592; T.+37129454683
Solstice bonfire in the "Vaidelotes" Farm
Guests will be introduced to the role of traditional solstice, the flower will be crocheted, there will be songs, dancing and fire ritual. It is desirable to come with Ligo wreaths, women-skirts. Useful meadow flowers. You will be able to eat, but you can also take your own snack basket!
“Vaidelotes” Farm, T.+371 29389993; +371 63921400, vaidelotes@gmail.com
23rd of June
Midsummer boating in “Lutauši”
Traditional boating down the Mēmele river with different activities in „Lutauši”, concert and an open - air party at the end.
www.laivunomalutausi.lv; T.+37128354626
29th of June
St. Peter's day (Pēterdiena) in Kurmene
Ceremonious service at St.Peter`s church of Kurmene, concerts, workshops, open-air party.
www.vecumnieki.lv T.+371 65152732
30th of June
The Garden Festival in the Park of Rundale Palace
This year's Garden Festival theme is "The Hunt" to pay attention to Rundale Palace Hunting Park or Mežaparks. Seminar, presentations and entertainment program in the garden.
www.rundale.net; T.+37163962197
JULY
All July
Rose blossom in the Park of Rundale Palace
There are around 2,600 varieties of roses (12 000 plants) in Rundale palace rose garden. Currently there are varieties, formed by 72 breeders from 17 countries. Rose garden occupies 1 ha and established itself as the rose museum.
www.rundale.net; T.+37163962197
12th - 14th of July
Lily festival in Vecumnieki County
Traditionall event in Vecumnieku Parish. Competition among florists, exhibition of lilies, culture events, activities.
www.vecumnieki.lv; T.+37163976322
13th - 14th of July
International Country Music Festival
An annual two days music festival with foreign and Latvian artists' performances of country style. Line dancing, campsite, fair.
www.kultura.bauska.lv; T.+37163923291
14th of July
International Festival of Early Music at Rundāle Palace
Festival offers a musical journey through the Medieval, Renaissance and Baroque eras.
www.rundale.net; www.latvijaskoncerti.lv; T.+37167205485
14th of July
Festival of Mēmele – Nemunelis River
Boating down the Mēmele river with neighbours - Lithuanians. Different activities in „Lutauši” and an open - air party at the end.
www.laivunomalutausi.lv; T.+37128354626
21st - 22nd of July
Early Music Festival "Vivat Curlandia!" in Bauska Castle
The festival reflects music and art masterpieces from Courland and Semigallia duce's Kettler's time. Leading Latvian early music masters and guests from abroad will perform.
www.kultura.bauska.lv T.+37163923291
2st of July
Dance Festival for Senior Dance Groups
International Festival of senior dance groups from Latvia and Lithuania.
www.kultura.bauska.lv T.+37163923291
28th - 29th of July
World Championship in Sidecar class in „Pīlādži" Motortrack
The only sidecars World championship in Latvia in 2018.
www.piladzis.lv; T.+371 63976592; T.+371 29454683
AUGUST
1st - 5th of August
Kanapene Festival in Skaistkalne
A traditional event, which includes the church festival, Kanepenes market, activities for children, concerts. Taking place already for several hundred years!
www.vecumnieki.lv; T.+37163933164
4th - 5th of August
Bauska Festival “Bauska TasTe”
One of the most interesting events with concerts, performances, market, activities for all family, for local people and visitors. Local producers offers their unique homemade products.
www.kultura.bauska.lv; T.+37163923291
Latvian Rallycross Championship on Stage 4 of Musa Raceland.
The fourth stage of the Latvian Rallycross Championship will be held in the legendary Musa Raceland of Bauska, the 'Latvian Oil' Grand Prix
www.musaraceland.se/lv; T.+371 29122346,
5th of August
The Fencing Tournamen "Ius Gladius - sword right" in Bauska Castle
Professional fencer fight with foil and epee for Bauska castle travelling prizes. In breaks the audience entertained by musicians, dancers and magicians.
www.bauskaspils.lv; T.+37163923793;T.+37163922280
SEPTEMBER
8th of September
Harvest Festival in Open Air Museum „Ausekļu dzirnavas”
Annual event with demonstration of autumn work in farmstead. Craft market, performances, opportunity to participate in activities.
www.ausekludzirnavas.lv; T.+37129197412
8th of September
Bauska Old City Courtyard Festivity and The Porridge Festival
Diverse activities in courtyards of Bauska Old City- music, attractions, competitions. Within the Porridge festival, in several courtyards will be opportunity to taste different porridges, made by local hostesses.
www.kultura.bauska.lv; www.bauskasvecpilseta.lv; T.+37163923291
22nd of September
Baltic Unity Day
In honor of the "Baltic Unity Day" this year, an event will take place at the new Cultural Center of Rundāle. Extensive Lithuanian and Latvian cultural program.
Lilita Lauskiniece, T. +371 236516711; lilita.lauskiniece@rundale.lv
29th of September
Miķeļdiena event in the recreation complex "Miķelis"
Various activities and fun activities.
Recreation complex "Miķelis", T.+371 26443496, www.miķelis.lv
29th of September
Boating on the Mēmele River
Boating down the river, autumn trading in “Lutauši”.
www.laivunomalutausi.lv; T.+37128354626
NOVEMBER
11th-18th of November
Bauska Restaurant Patriotic week
Week-long event when everyone can visit different cafes around Bauska and celebrate Latvia Independence Day, taste special holiday dishes, write a wish for Latvia.
www.facebook.com/Bauskasediens; T.+371 63923797
DECEMBER
14th - 15th of December
Bauska Museum event „Oh, Christmas tree!”
Yearly Christmas event for kindergarden and primary school children and for families. Songs, activities, decoration of Christmas tree and diligently gnome workshops.
www.bauskasmuzejs.lv; T.+37163960508; T.+37163960506
16th of December
Winter Solstice Workshop at the V.Plūdonis Museum
Winter Solstice moods creation measure with making of Budel mask etc. ornamental decorations.
V. Pludonis Museum, T.+371 29194975, www.bauskasmuzejs.lv
