The Festival of Lavender in Karlovo is emblematic for Bulgaria and it's as big as the Kazanlak Rose festival. It's a true experience with great events and lots of cultural rituals. A festival not to be missed and totally worth experiencing. Do not miss the 21.06.2025 as it's going to be exquisite this year.

Choice between 2 options for maximum flexibility.

The program for 21.06.2025 is:

09:00 a.m.

Lavender field near Karlovo

Welcome with bread

Lavender Harvesting Ritual

10:00 a.m.

20th of July Square

Folklore program with the participation of improvised ensembles

Lavender Alley Bazaar

11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Bukhalov Khan House

Demonstration of lavender making

in an authentic gulpana

Bread kneading demonstration,

baking in a "Podnitsa" clay pot and tasting

Folklore program - Samodiv dance,

Ritual "Aenian Bull"

Crossing the New Year's Wreath (woven from herbs)

Lavender tea tasting

7:30 p.m.

Summer cinema

Music program