12:00
The stalls open
Makers and their work along the meadow, with tea and pancakes.
The Midsummer fair
Every year on the 23rd of June the meadow fills with makers, music and wreaths of field flowers, until the bonfire is lit.
What is on
Forty makers
Weavers, potters, basket makers, smiths and beekeepers from all over Lithuania.
Songs and dances
Two folk ensembles sing the old Midsummer songs in the meadow.
Wreaths and the fire
Weave a wreath of field flowers, then watch the bonfire lit at dusk.
The day
14:00
The sash race
Who weaves the longest sash in an hour wins a linen tablecloth.
17:00
Songs in the meadow
The folk ensemble Rasa sings and everybody dances.
21:30
The bonfire
The fire is lit on the river bank and the wreaths float away.
About the fair
Does it cost anything?
Entry is free. Parking in the field costs €3 and goes to the folk ensemble.
Can I have a stall?
Yes, if you make what you sell. Write to us before the 1st of May.
Is it on in the rain?
Always. The barn holds the stalls and the songs, though not the bonfire.