Monday, October 21, 2024
The Grape Harvest Festival, or “Vinobraní,” is a cherished autumn tradition across the Czech Republic, celebrating the season’s grape harvest.
Throughout September, cities come alive with fairs offering concerts, theater performances, and… burčak festivals! This low-alcohol, partially fermented grape must is famous for its refreshing taste and purported health benefits.
If you’re looking to experience the best of these festivities, here’s a guide to the top events happening in Prague in 2024.
Set in the stunning courtyard and garden of the Troja Château, this festival offers a rich cultural program in addition to its wine and delicacy tents. Visitors can enjoy performances by street theaters, children’s choirs, dance groups, and other artists. The event also includes a creative corner for kids, competitions, and free guided tours of the château.
Where: Trojský zámek, Prague 7
When: September 7, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
The Wine and Burčak Festival in the Royal Garden of Prague Castle is a two-day event showcasing top-quality Moravian wines alongside an engaging cultural program. Attendees can enjoy folk group performances, fencing demonstrations, and more.
Where: Royal Garden, Prague Castle, Prague 1
When: September 7-8, 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
The event also offers theater performances, children’s entertainment, and live music from folk and contemporary groups. Due to ongoing renovations at Jiřího z Poděbrady Square, this year’s event will take place in Mahlerovy Sady, under the Žižkov Television Tower.
Where: Mahlerovy sady, Žižkov, Prague 3
When: September 13-14, 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
Vinobraní on Kampa Island
Kampa Island will host several traditional Moravian music and dance ensembles, offering guests a chance to taste Moravian wines, burčak, sausages, cheeses, and other regional specialties.
Where: Ostrov Kampa, Prague 1
When: September 14, 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
Vinobraní at the Botanical Garden
This two-day celebration takes place in the scenic Prague Botanical Garden, near Troja Château and the Prague Zoo, making it an ideal weekend destination. The event features a terrace with stunning views, music and dance performances, and, of course, the star attractions—wine and burčak made from grapes harvested from the garden’s own vineyard.
Where: Nádvorní 134, Prague 7
When: September 14-15
Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: Adults: 250 CZK, children: 150 CZK (Includes a guided tour of the winemaking exhibition and entry to the Fata Morgana greenhouse.)
Discount: Online ticket purchases are 20 CZK cheaper.
This festival unfolds in two parts. The first day kicks off at Náměstí Míru with performances by national music ensembles and popular contemporary groups. The following day, the celebration moves to Havlíčkovy sady (Grébovka Park), offering an even more extensive cultural program.
Where: Náměstí Míru 20/600, Prague 2
When: September 20, 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
On its second day, the Grébovka Harvest takes place in Havlíčkovy sady. Visitors can sample fresh burčak made from grapes grown at the foot of Villa Gröbe, known for its exceptional wines. The park will be filled with tents offering delicious food, wine, and various handicrafts. The event also features performances by sommeliers, theater shows, competitions, concerts, and live medieval music.
Where: Havlíčkovy sady 2188, Prague 2
When: September 21, 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: Free entry
The fourteenth annual Kunratice Harvest Festival will take place at the historic Kunratice Fortress in Prague. Over three days, visitors can sample burčák, a young wine, along with more than 150 wine varieties from across the Czech Republic. To complement the wine, a wide array of grilled meats, sausages, cheeses, and other delicacies will be available.
The festival will feature performances by traditional Czech cymbal bands, popular music groups, and lively hosts to keep the mood festive. Attendees can also participate in a tasting competition, listen to winemakers’ stories about the winemaking process, and enjoy an evening fire show.
Where: Behind Kunratice Park, Prague 4
When: September 20-22 (Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Cost: 150 CZK for one day, 200 CZK for all three days
The Vysočany Wine Festival, a three-day event, is organized by the local Machalka winery, which will offer its own burčák and wines. A highlight of the event will be the traditional Moravian winemaking ritual known as “zakrytí hory.”
Where: Prosecká 906/34b, Prague 9
When: September 27-29 (Friday: from 4:00 PM, Saturday: from 11:00 AM, Sunday: from 3:00 PM, all ending at 7:00 PM)
Cost: Free entry
St. Wenceslas Vineyard Festival
Located in the heart of Prague, the St. Wenceslas Vineyard is one of the oldest and most picturesque vineyards in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 10th century. This festival celebrates the vineyard’s rich history with a focus on two main grape varieties: Riesling and Pinot Noir, among others.
Where: St. Wenceslas Vineyard, Staré zámecké schody 251, Prague 1
When: September 28, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: Entry is 250 CZK, which includes a tasting glass and tokens. Additional tokens can be purchased for 300 CZK (10 tokens). Advance tickets are available at a lower price.
The festival will feature tents offering a variety of wines and beers from Czech producers, alongside snacks that pair perfectly with wine. Guests can enjoy live music throughout the event and participate in several wine-related competitions, including a corkscrew bottle opening contest, blind tastings, and challenges to identify flavors in the wine’s bouquet.
Where: Náplavka, Rašínovo nábřeží 22, Prague 2
When: September 27-28, from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Cost: 100 CZK (includes a tasting glass)
Visitors can sample and purchase wine, burčák, and fresh delicacies directly from farmers, as well as enjoy ready-to-eat dishes like baked goose with dumplings, roast beef, and pancakes. The festival will offer attractions for children and daily performances by Czech music groups on a dedicated stage.
Where: Markétská 2, Prague 6, Břevnov Monastery
When: October 4-6, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cost: Free entry
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