14 October
Where: Iasi (Moldova)
What: Saint Parascheva


Pilgrims throughout the country pour into the Metropolitan Cathedral in Iasi - the largest Orthodox church in the country, where the relics of Saint Parascheva are kept.
17 October
Where: Remeti (Maramures)
What: Harvesting Day (Ziua Recoltei)


The autumn means the harvest and this is celebrated across the country with interesting festivals, many of them having ancient roots. Remeti village, in the rich ethnographic region of Maramures, celebrates the harvest in October.
21 - 23 October
Where: Bucharest, Museum of the Romanian Peasant
What: Saint Demeter Fair (Targul de Samedru)


The patron saint of Bucharest, Saint Demeter is celebrated every October with special church services, but also with the traditional fair at the Museum of the Romanian Peasant. Craftsmen from all over the country, dressed in beautiful traditional costumes, come and sell their handicrafts.
23 October
Where: Romanesti (Banat)
What: Classic Concert in a Cave


This traditional event is close to magic: a great classic music concert in a cave with a fantastic acoustic ! More details here.
14 November
Where: Grosi (Maramures)
What: Grosi Folklore Festival


A festival of traditional music, dance and dress in a Maramures village.
23-27 November
Where: Bucharest
What: International Book and Printing Fair Bookarest


This yearly event is a must for the book lovers.
27 November
Where: Savarsin (Banat)
What: Savarsin Fair


Traditional music and various traditional artifacts are at the heart of this fair. The castle at Savarsin is also worth a visit.
29 - 30 November
Where: Fratautii Vechi (Bucovina)
What: Saint Andrew


In the villages of Bucovina and Moldova take place various practices of purification and magic protection of people, beasts and homes. And the mean to do that is .... the garlic.
1 December
Where:Alba Iulia (Transylvania)
What:National Day


At Alba Iulia and all over the country shows and other manifestations take place throughout the day.
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