Overview

Festival is held in the Golden Sands Resort. It is the most famous beach resort in Eastern Europe. It is 18 km away from Varna (Bulgaria). Varna is the sea capital of Bulgaria.

Possibility for a half day tour to Varna – visit of the Dolphinarium, Aquarium, Zoo, Roman Baths, the Stone Forest, museums, Grand Mall Varna - shopping mall , or a sea yacht tour and more.  Aquapolis - Golden Sands. Balchik - the Palace of the Romanian Queen Maria and the Botanical garden, Cape Kaliakra and the fortress; Mussel farm and much more. The entrance fees to tourist attractions and transport are paid by the participants.


PARTICIPANTS
are from community centers, cultural clubs and amateur groups from Bulgaria and abroad. We expect participants from dance, vocal and instrumental folk groups including traditional authentic folk groups and groups for interpreted modern folklore. There are no age restrictions for participation. There is no limit on the number of participants. Accompanying attendants can also join. Presentation of folklore groups 15 -20  minutes. The group should carry a flag to their country. 

Participation in the festive parade along the main alleys of the resort and in the festive folk program during the two - three evenings.  

Accommodation

PARTICIPATION FEE and PACKAGES:

PACKAGE 1: 148 EUR per person.

1. In the fee is included full board - 3 nights in hotel 3*, breakfast, lunch and dinner.


PACKAGE 2: 194 EUR per person.

2. In the fee is included full board - 4 nights in hotel 3*, breakfast, lunch and dinner.


PACKAGE 3: 242 EUR per person.

3. In the fee is included full board - 5 nights in hotel 3*, breakfast, lunch and dinner.

  • Prices are for accommodation in triple and quadruple rooms.
  • Supplement  for accommodation in a double room EUR  5 per  person per day.
  • Supplement  for accommodation in a single room EUR  28  per day.
  • We offer accommodation in 4* hotels in the Golden Sands resort. Prices on request.
  • For  a group of 25 people there is one free place (25 + 1).
  • The price does not include transportation , transfer to the hotel, parking  and  personal expenses.

Accommodation is in the 3* hotel located in the center of the sea resort "Golden Sands", Varna, Bulgaria - air conditioning in the room, TV cable, fridge, Wi-Fi free in the lobby, tourist tax. The hotel offers a possibility for extension of the stay.

Dates

  • 03/09/2026 - 08/09/2026

Pricing

03/09 - 08/09
  • 6 days (5 nights) = 242 € per person

Itinerary

  1. General Rules

The objectives of the festival and the creativity meetings are:

- to encourage the cultural exchange between nations and communities; to develop personal creativity; to promote Bulgarian and foreign folklore

The PROGRAM of the Ethno Festival offers participation in:

- participation in the festive parade along the main alleys of the resort 

- participation in the festive folk concerts program during the two - three evenings.  

-gift and memorabilia sharing, diplomas and plaques, souvenirs.

Free time – excursions, beach and nightclubs in the sea resort "Golden Sands"
- free swimming pool 

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