Festivals for every interest
Slovakia's celebrations are a visual and spiritual feast... It goes without saying that it is important to experience the local ambiance, and doing so is made possible by the friendly locals' laid-back way of life. Traditionally, the summer months are when folklore festivals and fairs with traditional Slovak costumes, music, dancing, and a variety of local goods are held.
The summer months are festival season in Slovakia, with Pohoda Fest in Trencin attracting visitors from around the world with superstars like M.I.A. performing outdoors. Over 30,000 attendees pitch tents at the former military airport in Trencin and spend three days taking in more than 160 original performances, as well as dance, theater, and film screenings.
Top Fest, which takes place in Piestany in June, brings in foreign performers like Amy MacDonald and Bastille to please thousands of music fans. Visitors to the Slovak Food Festival in Bratislava can sample food and beverages from all of the country's distinctive regions. Visit Folklórne slávnosti pod Poanou Detva, a folk music and dance festival in Detva, for a genuine small town Slovak experience.
