International Winter Nestia Folklore Festivals 2

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9 March, 2026

Rated 4.7 out of 5

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Bansko, Bulgaria

All Performing Arts

from 179 €

5 days

Director:

V.M. & WOFA

Deadline:

15 February 2025

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Participation Info

We invite you to join us in the beautiful winter resort of Bansko, Bulgaria.

Bansko, located in the southwestern part of Bulgaria, 160 km from Sofia, is famous as a winter ski center of Bulgaria and the Balkans, surrounded by Rila and Rhodope mountains.

This mountain resort creates the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable cultural exchange during the festival from 5-9 March 2026.

Festival Welcomes:

  • Children’s, youth, preparatory, performing, veteran, or mixed folklore ensembles

  • Dance groups, zumba groups, majorettes, singing groups, choirs, orchestras

  • Groups from Bulgaria, Greece, Turkey, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Serbia, Republika Srpska, Montenegro, Poland, Belarus, Estonia, Lithuania, Moldova, North Macedonia, Romania, etc.

General Rules:

  • Perform 2 different choreographies

  • Perform with live music, CD, USB, or flash

  • Bring board with group name and national flag

  • Groups arrange own transport

Accommodation Info

Accommodation at 4-star Hotel Infinity Winslow, Bansko.

Participation Fee:

  • 179 EUR – 4 nights with half board (breakfast and dinner)

Additional Costs:

  • Tourist tax included in price

Included by Organizers:

  • One free participation per 15 paying participants

  • Diplomas, souvenirs

  • Festival organization costs

  • Final evening with awards: Miss & Mister Festival, best costumes, best dancing couple

Hotel Facilities:

  • Near Gondola ski station

  • Accommodation in apartments and studios (double & triple)

  • Lobby bar, spa, sauna, solarium

  • Buffet dining

Program Info

Day 1:

  • Arrival

  • Dinner

Day 2:

  • Breakfast

  • Day activities

  • Dinner

  • Festival performances

Day 3:

  • Breakfast

  • Day activities

  • Dinner

  • Festival performances & final evening with awards

Day 4:

  • Breakfast

  • Day activities

  • Dinner

Day 5:

  • Breakfast

  • Departure

Excursion Info

  • Optional excursions will be provided upon arrival.

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