Saturday 25 Sept
Svornosti Square
Moderated by Veronika Holcová a Marta Hermannová
10.00 – 22.00 ST. WENCESLAS MARKET
10.00 – 12.00 INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL
Performing folklore festivals from abroad, from Moravia, from Bohemia and local ensembles Jitřenka and Růže.
12.45 – 16.00 INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL
Performing folklore festivals
16.00 – 16.30 Pause
16.30 – 18.00 INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL
18.00 – 18.15 SCHWARZENBERG GRENADIER GUARD
Handover of the sword knot to new guard members and their installation into service. Sword knots are a traditional decoration of the grenadier’s´ sabres in the festive colors of Český Krumlov town and the House of Schwarzenberg, blue and white. The new grenadier guard members will receive their sword knots from the town mayor symbolically during the St. Wenceslas Celebrations which had long tradition in our town spanning over several hundred years and their revival during the First Republic can be attributed to the Schwarzenberg grenadiers.
18.15 – 18.30 MEETING OF PEOPLE NAMED VÁCLAV AND VÁCLAVKA
19.15 – 22.00 BABOUCI – THE OLDEST SOUTH BOHEMIAN BRASS BAND
153 years of uninterrupted performing, For the St. Wenceslas Celebrations, Babouci under the bandmaster Tomáš Staňek bring a festive portion of Bohemian brass music.
Český Krumlov Monasteries
10.00 - 18.00 ARTISANAL FAIR AT THE MONASTERY COURTYARD
A monastery fair, open-door artisanal workshops and events for kids and adults! Learn new skills and create a traditional craft product with the help of our artisanal tutors. You can also buy ready-made artisanal products from local workshops. Pay by Monastery Coins; exchange rate 1 coin = 10 CZK
10.00 - 18.00 CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
Soaps, seals, dipped candles, bath salts, hand-printed postcards, herbal products, felt and paper, all this will offer an interactive exhibition in a single day to visitors of all ages who want a creative experience. The popular creation will be newly presented directly in the historic game room. Admission to the exhibition is free, your selected products are charged.
10.00 – 18.00 FESTIVE DELICACIES AT MONASTERY COURTYARD
Where to taste festive delicacies? Monastery is the place! The currency in use is Monastery coin, available at an exchange rate of 1 coin = 10 CZK.
11.00 – 15.00 DANCING TOWN
International Folklore Festival participants will brighten up the Monastery courtyard and Poor Clare´s courtyard with their dancing performances
10.00 – 18.00 JIŘÍ HAVLÍK – THE DRAFT OF KRUMLOV MONASTERIES
An exhibition of black and white photographs by Jiří Havlík, an artist based in Český Krumlov, mapping a period of over 20 years when the author lived and worked in the Krumlov monasteries. Located at the ambit of the former Poor Clare’s´ Monastery (entry through the courtyard).
19.00 – 23.00 ST. WENCESLAS OPEN-DOOR EVENING OF MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES
Take the opportunity to visit the exhibition of children's illustrations The World of Fantasy by Jindra Čapek as part of the night of open museums and galleries. Please pick up free tickets at the Monastery Visitor Center. Prohibition of entry for underage drinkers. In case of exceeding the current maximum capacity, we warn of possible delays. Free admission.
Municipal park
13.00 – 18.00 GAME ZONE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS
Bouncy castle and other game elements, theater performances - fairy tales in Czech (from 2p.m. and 5 p.m.)
Monastery Garden
14.00 – 21.00 GARDEN WINE TASTING
An autumnal wine tasting with an invitation to Wine Festival Český Krumlov 2021. 60 wine samples from Bohemia, Moravia and abroad will be available for tasting. Samples for tasting can be paid with coupons, available for sale on the spot.
Organized by: Český Krumlov Tourism Association, Českokrumlovský rozvojový fond, town Český Krumlov. For more information: www.festivalvinack.cz
Seminary Garden at Hotel Růže
10.00 – 15.30 INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL
Short dancing demonstrations presenting the International Folklore Festival participants
17.00 – 18.00 BENGA ČAVE
Performance by Roma dance ensemble from Český Krumlov led by Josef Toušek and Kristýna Toušková
18.30 – 19.30 AMARE ROMANE ČAVE
Performance by Roma dance and music ensemble led by Robert Kotlár.
“Magical Herb” Garden
10.00 – 16.00 GARDEN TOURS
Use the last opportunity to visit the Magical Herb garden this year as the summer season draws to a close, voluntary entry fee. Opnening time 10:00 -16:00. Admission is voluntary.
Parkán Quay – Radek Šťovíček Flatboat
10.00 – 19.00 OLD VLTAVA FLATBOAT DEMONSTRATIONS USED TO FLOAT TIMBER
Lectures on flatboat construction and timber floating every hour.
10.30 – 18.30 REGULAR SIGHTSEEING BOAT TRIPS
Boat departure times: 10.30, 12.30, 14.30, 16.30 and 18.30 hours
Ticket price for all trips includes a drink served on board and entry to the viewpoint of the tower of St. Judoc Church. Tickets are for sale at the Info Center Český Krumlov (Svornosti Square) or at the sales points of VOROPLAVBA Radek Šťovíček – Parkán 1, Horní Street 150 or Široká Street 53. More information available at www.voroplavba.cz or phone +420 605 218 018.
Pilgrimage site on Křížová Hora (Cross Hill)
10.00 – 22.00 SITE OPEN TO VISITORS
St. Wenceslas open-door evening of museums and galleries
19.00 – 23.00
- Egon Schiele Art Centrum - Michael Rittstein – SO..., Kateřina Šedá – UNES-TO, Jakub Sýkora – UNCLEAR, Tets Ohnari – HOME, Josef Seidel – KRUMLOV ZA ČASŮ SCHIELEHO
- Regional Museum Česky Krumlov - Museum night with one of the last opportunities to visit the main seasonal exhibition The Bohemian Lion Fighting for Freedom and accompanying program.
- Český Krumlov Monasteries - Jindra Čapek’s World of Fantasy - exhibition of children's illustrations as part of the night of open museums and galleries. Free tickets to be picked up at the Monastery Visitors' Center. If the current maximum is exceeded, a delay is possible. Free admission. Jiří Havlík: Draught of Krumlov Monasteries (AMBIT OF THE FORMER POOR CLARE´S MONASTERY)
- Český Krumlov Synagogue - Šneider vs Stýbo - exhibition of two friends from Český Krumlov - painter Jiří Stýblo and photographer Jiří Šneider
- Saint Martin Chapel, Municipal park – Illumination, musical performance Duodam (20.00 - 21.30 hod.)
Museum Fotoatelier Seidel
9.00 – 12.00 a 13.00 – 15.00 ST. WENCESLAS PHOTO SESSION AT MUSEUM PHOTO STUDIO SEIDEL
Come experience the unique atmosphere of early 20th century with an autumnal flavor. Obtain an unusual period-style photograph for your family album with the theme of card gambling and beer. Gentlemen as well as ladies for the “five o´clock tea” are welcome. Fee applies, photo session without tour: 300 CZK / photo session with tour: entry fee + 200 CZK, reservation is mandatory at +420 736 503 871 or at info@seidel.cz.
Change of programme is reserved!
ADMISSION: free of charge throughout the festivities (exceptions listed)
