On October 18 and 19, under the dome of Largo (near Serdika metro station), Urban Wine Fest – Sofia 2024 will take place. This event, organized by the Bulgarian Association of Wine Professionals (BAWP), is part of the celebration of International Mavrud Day. The festival will gather wine experts and enthusiasts, offering a selection of Bulgarian wines, culinary delights, and a musical program. Admission is free, and visitors will have the opportunity to explore the richness of Bulgarian grape varieties and terroirs.
On October 18 and 19 (Friday and Saturday), under the dome of Sofia’s Largo (near Serdika metro station, just a few minutes' walk from our apartments), Urban Wine Fest - Sofia 2024 will be held for the third consecutive year. The festival is organized by the Bulgarian Association of Wine Professionals (BAWP) and is part of the events marking International Mavrud Day on October 26. It is held under the patronage of the Minister of Tourism and with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, the Ministry of Agriculture, Sofia Municipality, Veliko Tarnovo Municipality, Varna Municipality, and Plovdiv Municipality.
The International Mavrud Day initiative is symbolically dedicated to one of Bulgaria’s emblematic grape varieties – Mavrud – and for the fifth year running, it successfully promotes Bulgarian wines both domestically and abroad.
During the two festival days (October 18 and 19), selected Bulgarian wines and culinary masterpieces by local chefs will be presented. There will also be a musical program featuring the Sofia Jazz Formation on Friday and the Sofia Brass Band on Saturday. Wine bars will be open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
During the two festival days (October 18 and 19), selected Bulgarian wines and culinary masterpieces by local chefs will be presented. There will also be a musical program featuring the Sofia Jazz Formation on Friday and the Sofia Brass Band on Saturday. Wine bars will be open from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
You can enjoy around 40 wines from 17 local varieties from different wineries. The wine experts from the Bulgarian Association of Wine Professionals (BAWP) will share more about endemic grape varieties (Mavrud, Vratsa Muscat, Red Muscat, Broad-Leaved Melnik Vine, and others), the richness of Bulgarian wines, terroirs, and winemakers.
You can enjoy around 40 wines from 17 local varieties from different wineries. The wine experts from the Bulgarian Association of Wine Professionals (BAWP) will share more about endemic grape varieties (Mavrud, Vratsa Muscat, Red Muscat, Broad-Leaved Melnik Vine, and others), the richness of Bulgarian wines, terroirs, and winemakers.
Admission is FREE. Consumption will be paid on-site. For convenience, you can bring your own wine tasting glass or use one available for a deposit. The event is not suitable for persons under 18.
In addition to Sofia, wine festivals will also be held in three other major cities in the country:
Urban Wine Fest - Veliko Tarnovo 2024 - October 4-5 in the renovated garden of Bella Vista Panoramic Lounge at the Grand Hotel Veliko Tarnovo.
Urban Wine Fest - Varna 2024 - October 11-12 at ReBonkers.
Urban Wine Fest - Plovdiv 2024 - October 25-26 at the festival area on the bridge over Gladstone Street, in the city center. The musical program includes performances by the Garbachev Jazz Quartet and DJ Manev.
More information can be found at www.facebook.com/bulgarianassociationofwineprofessionals.
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