Events up hill and down dale January New Year’s Day Hikes Popular New Year’s Day hikes – hike to the top of Ještěd, Štěpánka, Kozákov, Smrk and Černá Studnice Hills. www.kct.cz February CEZ Jizerská 50 An international cross-country skiing race in the Jizerské hory Mountains, included in the Worldloppet long-distance run series. Bedřichov www.jiz50.cz Smugglers’ Weekend A traditional event full of carnival fun and entertainment Rokytnice nad Jizerou www.rokytnice.com March Krakonoš’s Arrival Krakonoš (Rübezahl) arrives in Harrachov to welcome spring and reprimand all misbehaved humans. Harrachov www.harrachov.cz Easter Markets Traditional Easter markets, Easter switches, painted eggs and a lot of fun at several different places throughout the Liberec Region. www.liberecky-kraj.cz Euroregion Tour A travel industry convention that presents the news for the upcoming season. Come to get inspiration for your travels! Jablonec nad Nisou www.euroregiontour.cz April International Day for Monuments and Sites Special tours of monuments and sites, including areas that are normally not accessible www.liberecky-kraj.cz The Battle of Liberec, 1757 The re-enactment of one of the most important historic events that happened in Liberec and its surroundings. Liberec www.archa13.cz Bohemian Paradise for Children The tourist season opens through the children’s game “The Legends of Bohemian Paradise”. Turnov www.infocentrum-turnov.cz May Kittel’s Fair at Krásná A traditional fair at a place where healer Jan Josef Antonín Eleazar Kittel used to live and work. Krásná www.kittel.cz Wallenstein Festival This re-enactment festival associated with the historic figure, Albrecht von Wallenstein, features an accompanying cultural programme, a period market place, a battle and fireworks. The venue alternates between Frýdlandt in odd years and in Jičín in even years. Frýdlant, Jičín www.valdstejnske-slavnosti.cz Mácha Lake Opening The season’s opening at Mácha Lake – the largest body of water in North Bohemia. Doksy www.doksy.com The Museum Night below Ještěd Explore local museums after dark. Liberec, Jablonec nad Nisou www.liberecky-kraj.cz Medieval craft markets in Turnov A traditional festival of crafts, music and theater. Turnov www.muzeum-turnov.cz June Through Bohemian Paradise in a Classic Car Enjoy pleasant rides through Bohemian Paradise in classic cars. Bohemian Paradise www.veteranemceskymrajem.cz The International Folklore Festival Performances by folklore and music ensembles both from the Czech Republic and abroad. Jablonec nad Nisou www.ejbc.cz Dvořák’s Turnov and Sychrov The opening concert of the festival built on the long-standing tradition and legacy of composer Antonín Dvořák, one of the most significant figures of Czech music and culture. Sychrov www.dvorakuvturnovasychrov.eu Malevil Cup A popular cycling race in the Lužické hory Mountains. Heřmanice, Lužických horách www.paklisport.cz Liberec Annual Fair Period markets with a rich cultural programme. Liberec www.visitliberec.eu July A Festival of Woodcarving, Sculpting and Metalworking in Františkov A gathering of saw, chisel and metal masters, accompanied by a rich cultural programme. Rokytnice nad Jizerou www.rokytnice.com Saints Cyril and Methodius Festivities Festivities dedicated to the apostles, a Cyrillic script class, fencing, pagan dances, jugglers and a crafts market in the lower castle. Trosky State Castle www.hrad-trosky.eu 4x Revelations A grand four-cross show (an off-road cycling contest with jumps, bumps and turns). Jablonec nad Nisou, Dobrá Voda http://jbc4xrevelations.com Krakonoš’s Summer Evenings Summer evenings focused on cultural and crafts traditions from the Krkonoše (Giant Mountains) region. Jilemnice www.jilemnicko-so.cz Benátská! A popular summer music festival. Liberec, Vesec www.benatska.cz Harrachov Beer Festival A festival full of beer, museum and glassworks tours, contests and an interesting cultural programme. Harrachov www.sklarnaharrachov.cz August Křižany Dixieland A traditional jazz festival featuring jazz bands from the Czech Republic and abroad. Křižany www.dixieland-krizany.cz From Mikuláš to Mikuláš Chateau tours in period clothes where the guide’s typical narration is animated with scenes from the lives of the chateau’s last owners. The State Chateau of Hrubý Rohozec www.hruby-rohozec.eu Fragile Beauty A celebration of glass and fashion jewelry making, featuring workshops and an interesting cultural programme. Jablonec nad Nisou www.svsb.cz The Barrel Organ Player of Liberec The International Barrel Organ Festival will sound throughout LIberec. Liberec www.muzeumlb.cz Highland Games These traditional Highland Games are among the largest in Europe. Sychrov www.skotskehry.cz Czech Castles A summer cultural festival below the scenery of Bezděz Castle. Bezděz www.ceskehrady.cz September Harvest Festival An event full of music and an interesting programme dedicated not only to the ancient end of harvest celebration, but to the entire farming and food industries. The Liberec Region www.kraj-lbc.cz Food Festival – The Cuisine of Krkonoše Restaurant and hotel owners from the Krkonoše Mountains will prepare a number of local specialities that will take you to an entertaining, educational and tasty tour of the history of the local gastronomy. Špindlerův Mlýn www.mestospindleruvmlyn.cz Glass Town A traditional event with a rich cultural programme that pays tribute to glass-making. Železný Brod www.sklenenemestecko.cz European Heritage Days Access to unconventional sites and interesting buildings. The Liberec Region www.liberecky-kraj.cz Jičín – the Town of Fairy-Tales A multicultural festival for more than just children. Jičín www.pohadka.cz Ješťed Festival Tours of the tower and hotel, theatre and music performances, a programme for families with children. Ještěd www.jestedliberec.cz October Lípa Musica Festival An international classical music festival featuring leading performers. The Liberec Region www.lipamusica.cz Drum Festival A mix of all kinds of music genres, ethnic influences and inspiration. Smržovka www.smrzovka.cz CT Author Cup A cycling race in the Jizerské hory Mountains. Bedřichov www.ctauthorcup.cz Krakonoš’s Autumn Theatre A traditional theatre festival of amateur ensembles. Vysoké nad Jizerou www.kdpvysoke.cz November St. Hubertus Festivities A large St. Hubertus ensemble in period clothes, a demonstration of falconry, a mass played on French horns and sung by a choir, welcoming of new huntsmen. Hejnice www.mestohejnice.cz Jazz below Kozákov A popular jazz festival full of well-known names. Semily www.kcgolf.cz December Czech Christmas A demonstration of the making and decorating of Christmas ornaments made from glass and other materials, crafts workshops. Palace Plus, Jablonec nad Nisou www.palaceplus.cz Christmas Tours A celebration of Christmas and advent through Christmas castle and chateau tours all throughout the Liberec Region. The Liberec Region www.liberecky-kraj.cz To Štěpánka on St. Stephen’s Day Enjoy the end of the year by climbing the most beautiful lookout tower in the Jizerské hory Mountains. Příchovice www.kct.cz i map menu www