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Тhree-day culinary festival celebrating authentic Bansko cuisine
the authentic Bansko cuisine

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About the Festival

Taste of Authenticity

Three days dedicated to the living tradition of the Bansko table — from the slowly stewed kapama and homemade Bansko cake, to local wines and brandies, prepared according to recipes preserved for generations.

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Kapama

An authentic recipe, slowly simmered in a traditional clay pot—the true symbol of Bansko cuisine.

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Bansko Cake

A traditional cake with walnuts and homemade custard, crafted by local artisans.

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Local Wines & Spirits

Wine and rakia tastings from Pirin vineyards and private cellars.

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Live Demonstrations

Cooking showcases with local chefs—discover the secrets of Bansko cuisine.

Programme

Three Days of Flavour

Friday — Open fire

September · Bansko, Vazov Square

11:00Official Opening & Welcome Address by the Festival Hosts

12:00Live Demonstration: Preparing Kapama in a Traditional Clay Pot

15:00Tasting of Local Wines and Rakia from a Pirin Winery

19:00Dinner Under the Stars: Bansko Meze and Live Music

Saturday — Masters of Taste

September · Bansko, Old Town

10:00Workshop: Kneading and making Banska pitta

13:00Best Kapama Contest — Public Voting

16:00Tasting route through Old Bansko — 5 stops

20:00Gala dinner with award-winning recipes and folklore program

Sunday — Cake and traditions

September · Bansko

11:00Master class: The original Bansko cake step by step

14:00Last big tasting — everything from the three days

17:00Closing and awarding — see you next year!

"Bansko cuisine is heritage—
every recipe tells a story."

Unique Bansko · 2025

UniqueBansko,

Taste of Authenticity

Three Days of Flavour

Friday — Open fire

Saturday — Masters of Taste

Sunday — Cake and traditions

Unique
Bansko,