A Practical Guide to the Farmár Festival: Traditions and Customs 2026

The second-to-last weekend of the summer holidays at Nestville Park will be dedicated to farmers, breeders, craftspeople, traditions, and experiences for the whole family. On 22 and 23 August 2026, the Farmár – Traditions and Customs festival will take place in Hniezdne, bringing together the worlds of agriculture, farm animals, traditional crafts, and entertainment in one place.

If you are planning to join us, we have prepared a short guide to what awaits you over the two days, where to go, and what you definitely should not miss during your visit.

SATURDAY, 22 AUGUST 2026

Saturday’s programme kicks off at 9:00 AM, and from that moment on, you can fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere of farming, traditions, and traditional crafts.

PERFORMANCES – MAIN STAGE

• Presentation: Harvest Celebration – Discover Its Meaning
• Bača Bortník – performance on traditional instruments (fujara, shepherd’s pipe)
• Presentation: Making and Playing Traditional Instruments
• Folk Dance School – FS Ľubovňan
• Ejha Banda Band
• Presentation: Bača Črep – Cheese Products
• Oregon Music Band

At the Nestville Country tent, Texas Band will provide live music throughout the day.

COMPETITIONS FOR VISITORS

• Žinčica Drinking Competition
• Farmer’s Strength Feed-Carrying Competition by LSFEET Organic

NESTVILLE PARK PITCHFORK THROWING CHAMPIONSHIP

EVENING BULL RIDING

One of the most adrenaline-filled highlights of the programme will be Nestville Bull Riding. Brave riders will face the strength and temperament of the bulls with one goal: to stay on their backs for as long as possible. The magic number is eight seconds, the benchmark that determines a successful ride. In previous years, this discipline has been one of the most exciting attractions for spectators, bringing plenty of tension and adrenaline to the rodeo arena.

RODEO SHOW

Where: Nestville Rodeo Show (No. 8 on the map)
When: From 9:00 AM
Description: Throughout the day, riders will compete in classic rodeo disciplines, including Cattle Penning, Ranch Roping, Barrel Racing, California Ranch Roping, Speed Roping, Bikini Barrel Race, and Team Penning. Each discipline tests a different skill of both rider and horse, from accurate lasso throwing to speed around the barrels. The programme will also include a ceremonial riders’ parade and demonstrations by the Nestville Horses Riding School, featuring talented young riders and their horses.

SUNDAY, 23 AUGUST 2026

PERFORMANCES – MAIN STAGE

• FS Ľubovňan
• Folk Dance School – FS Ľubovňan
• Presentation: Harvest Celebration – Discover Its Meaning
• FSSK Ružbašan
• FS Kalina
• ĽH Zamiškovci
• Presentation: Bača Črep – Cheese Products
• Bača Bortník – performance on traditional instruments (fujara, shepherd’s pipe)
• Viktoriya
• Peter Bič Projekt

At the Nestville Country tent, BB Country will provide live music throughout the day.

COMPETITIONS FOR VISITORS

• Master Milker Competition
• Thread-Pulling Competition
• Bryndza Cheese-Eating Competition

RODEO SHOW

Where: Nestville Rodeo Show (No. 8 on the map)
When: From 9:00 AM
Description: Throughout the day, riders will compete in classic rodeo disciplines, including Cattle Penning, Ranch Roping, Barrel Racing, California Ranch Roping, Speed Roping, Bikiu Barrel Race, and Team Penning. Each discipline tests a different skill of both rider and horse, from accurate lasso throwing to speed around the barrels.

The programme will also include a ceremonial riders’ parade and demonstrations by the Nestville Horses Riding School, featuring talented young riders and their horses.

THROUGHOUT BOTH DAYS

NESTVILLE DISTILLERY ZONE

Competition for the Best Festival Reel!

How to enter: Create a reel at the festival
Where: At the festival
When: Throughout the day (the draw will take place after the event and after the competition reels have been published)
Prize: 6× Nestville Whisky
Description: Create a fun and original festival reel and post it on Instagram or Facebook. Tag our profile @nestvillepark or add us as a collaborator on your post. There are no limits to your creativity. We want to see the energy, emotions, and rodeo show through your eyes.

Nestville Wild Card

How to enter: Make a purchase of over €20 in the Nestville Distillery Zone
Where: Nestville Distillery Zone (No. 3 on the map)
When: Throughout the day
Prize: Nestville Distillery products
Description: Do you like surprises? Take part in the Nestville Wild Card activity! You never know what prize or challenge might be waiting for you. Come and try your luck in the Nestville Distillery Zone.

FRUXI FRESH AND FRUXI STRONG ZONE

We have prepared several activities for children in our zone:

• “FARM MISSION” Competition – buy a FRUXI FRESH, FRUXI GARDEN, or FRUXI JOY product, complete the obstacle course, and enter the draw for FRESH prizes.
• Little Farmer’s Journey – an obstacle course that will test every child’s agility and skills.
• Face Painting – with a purchase of over €5 at the FRUXI stand, children can enjoy face painting free of charge.
• Creative Workshops – colouring pages and activity sheets will be available for children in the relaxation zone.
• FRUXI FRESH Juice Tasting

Activities for adults:

• “Stop Time Challenge” Competition – buy a FRUXI STRONG and take part in the challenge. On each day of the event, we will set a target time that participants must try to stop the timer on. We will record the results, and the participant who comes closest to the target time at the end of the day wins. If several participants hit the exact target time, a tie-breaker round will take place.
• Roll the Dice – every visitor aged 18 or over can roll the dice and taste the product corresponding to the result.

Where: FRUXI FRESH Zone (No. 19 on the map)
When: Throughout the day

NESTVILLE FARM

How to enter: Carriage House (No. 14 on the map)
Where: Carriage House (No. 14 on the map)
When: Throughout the day until 4:30 PM (prize draw at 5:00 PM)
Prize: Winners will receive a Little Farmer certificate and a sweet treat package.
Description: To get started, purchase a Little Farmer hat, which comes with a competition card. Children then complete a series of tasks at different stations: Carriage House (score 200 points in the ball game and get the duckling to the other side), Excavator Zone (find the golden horseshoe hidden in the sand), Crop Sorting (sort corn, wheat, and oats), and Mini Zoo (catch your chicken). Each successfully completed task earns a stamp.

Once all the stamps have been collected, return the card to the Carriage House. In exchange, you will receive a ticket for a horse ride, and your card will also be entered into the draw for the Little Farmer title.

The children’s activities are available until 4:30 PM. The draw will take place at 5:00 PM at the main grandstand, where the three most successful Little Farmers will be announced.

BAČA PAĽO MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCTS

Discover the flavours of the region through traditional meat and dairy products from Bača Paľo. They are made using ingredients from a local farm, ranging from beef and pork to cow’s and sheep’s milk. The selection includes fresh meat, traditional meat specialities and smoked products, as well as dairy and cheese products. Bača Paľo combines local farm production with the traditional flavours of northern Spiš.

AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AND FARM ANIMAL EXHIBITION

The agricultural machinery and farm animal exhibition will add to the authentic farming atmosphere of the event. Visitors will have the opportunity to see machinery used in everyday farm work up close and meet animals that have long been an essential part of traditional farming. The exhibition offers both adults and young visitors an engaging introduction to the world of agriculture.