Festival
fermentation products
from the northwest
Organized by "Borovitza" winery
20June 2026 – Borovitza winery
Festival
fermentation products
from the northwest
Organized by "Borovitza" winery
20 June 2026 – Borovitza winery
Wine Cellar “BOROVITSA” is pleased to invite you to the annual festival of fermentation products – for the 11th time!
Fermentfestbg is an event for food and drinks produced according to traditional recipes using fermentation processes – natural wines, craft beer, handmade cheeses, yogurt, sourdough bread.
This year you will have the opportunity to taste regional products from producers from Bulgaria and Serbia, created by the magic of fermentation.
key partners
"Borovitza" winery
Organic store "Farm charm"
"Sinevka"
company
guests:
Chef Valeri Neshov
Krockmach
Valeri Neshov is one of the best recognized cooks in Bulgaria. He is co-owner and founder of the company “Krokmach” and winner of Bacchus magazine “Author’s cuisine” award for 2010.
Chef Bobi Petrov
Buttermilk, hard sheep cheese
He is a Bulgarian chef with many TV appearances. He has written two cookbooks. He has 34 years of experience in some of the most famous restaurants in Bulgaria, 12 years experience abroad, 6 of which in Spain.
Kurtovo Konare Fest
The festival features the presentation of traditional local products and foods and a variety of cultural activities.
Chiflik Livadi
Kefir and Kimchi
Livadi is a policultural farm taking care of various animals in a sustainable way. It is located 6 km. away from Sandanski in the direction of Kulata and on the territory of Damyanitsa winery.
Ogoya fermentusiasts
Hot sauce, beer, cider
Couple of good friends united around the idea of making authentic fermented foods and drinks, who like to share what they have learned about the forgotten art of fermentation and have fun along the way.
programme
20 June
We are pleased to invite you to the annual festival of fermented products!
On Saturday, June 20, 2026, as has become a tradition, we will immerse ourselves in the world of fermentation and delight our senses!
We will taste regional products from Bulgaria and Serbia, created by the hands of fermentation masters:
– regional WINES and brandies
– dairy products – from sheep, cow, goat and buffalo milk
– vinegar and pickles
– juices and nectars
– and one beer – CHIPROVSKO!
Festival entrance fee: 10 euros.
– Orange wine tasting – we will taste a selection of characteristic orange wines and talk about the production methods, styles and stories behind them.
Price: 20 euros.
– Special vertical tasting – one wine, different vintages. We will follow how time, climate and aging change the character and development of the wine.
Price: 20 euros.
– Bread and Cheese – Kneading and Fermentation – a practical encounter with the flavors of living food. We will knead bread, talk about fermentation and combine with selected cheeses.
Price: 20 euros.
Places for the classes are limited, please make your reservation by phone +359 88 7806200 (Adriana Srebrinova). When purchasing a ticket for 3 classes, the entrance to the festival is free.
The talented musicians from the Vidin school “New Guitar” and their performances will be a wonderful background for your memories of this day.
We, your hosts from the “Borovitsa” winery, will be happy to help you find your favorite wine.
We are waiting for you!
participants
Art Hall
Watercolor - Katya Hariskova
Woodcarving - Chavdar Antov
Handmade bags, bracelets, rugs, scarves - Sheila Art
Chiprovtsi Carpets
Ceramics
Felt Wool
other interesting places in the region
There are many interesting places in the region to see and visit during your stay.
Events
The purpose of the accompanying events is to provide people who have come to visit the festival with additional entertainment and interesting experiences, as well as to encourage them to visit several places in the area that are “hidden” treasures.
Мinimum of 6 participants required to form a group.
WONDERING WHERE TO STAY?
There are numerous places in the region where you will be happily welcomed. Here you can find some of them.
Video lectures from 2022
In case you missed the Festival of Fermenation products, here you can watch the lecture that was given by Chef Boris Petrov.
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