Bicka — Solčava Sheep Wool Festival 2024

Published: 6.9.2024

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Bicka — Solčava Sheep Wool Festival 2024

The Bicka — Solčava Sheep Wool Festival 2024 will take place from 6 to 8 September 2024, offering a celebration of traditional sheep breeding and wool craftsmanship in the beautiful Solčava region. This annual event showcases the rich cultural heritage of sheep farming and wool processing, bringing together local artisans, farmers and visitors for a weekend of unique activities and festivities.

Bicka — Solčava Sheep Wool Festival 2024

The Bicka — Solčava Sheep Wool Festival 2024 kicks off on Friday, September 6, with a scenic hike to Strelovec pasture, followed by a lecture on wool’s cultural significance and a film screening on sheep breeding traditions. Saturday offers interactive events like sheep shearing demonstrations, local craft displays and a felting workshop, culminating in a starlit fashion show featuring wool creations and folk music. On Sunday, a church service highlights the spiritual symbolism of sheep and the festival concludes with a final guided hike, celebrating the region’s pastoral heritage throughout the weekend.

Throughout the weekend, visitors can also browse local stalls offering wool, wooden products, and regional delicacies such as roast lamb, sweet biscuits, and goat ice cream. This family-friendly festival combines art, culture, and nature, celebrating the timeless relationship between people, animals and the land.

The Bicka—Solčava Sheep Wool Festival provides a unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich cultural heritage of Slovenia’s pastoral traditions. With a blend of art, nature and history, the event fosters a deep connection between people, animals and the land, leaving visitors with a lasting appreciation for the timeless beauty of the Logar Valley in Solčavsko and its wool-based traditions.

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