Ljubljana Events

Erazem's Medieval Tournament at Predjama is based on knowledge, documents and illustrations from or relating to the 16th century. This period was chosen because Predjama Castle as we see it today was given its current appearance in 1583, when the Renaissance entrance tower was built. Erazem's Medieval Tournament is an event involving several different classes: nobles, peasants and children. Bold archers, swordsmen and horsemen display their skills in the arena. The knights' camp gives visitors a chance to see the swordsmen and their equipment and learn about how they lived. The meadow by the castle mill is the scene of a gauda, a rustic festivity with food and drink, games and entertainment 'for the lower orders'.

The traditional Carters' Festival, organised by the Postojna Tourism Association, takes place each August. This event is dedicated to the carters of yesteryear and the customs and crafts connected with their activity. Rural customs are revived each year at Narin, near Pivka, with events involving representatives of tourist villages. Rustic games are held in August at Nova Vas on the Bloke plateau. Rural customs are revived each year at Narin, near Pivka, with events involving representatives of tourist villages. Rustic games are held in August at Nova Vas on the Bloke plateau.

New in 2007

Cycling Race around Slovenia - Extreme 2007
Date: 10. 05. - 13. 05. 2007

International ultramaraton round race with a starting and ending point in Postojna. It is starting on Thursday (the start of competitors) and ending in Sunday (proclamation of winners). In the time between there will be an entertainment programme with music, games etc.

Carnival in Cerknica

Events begin on the Thursday with the sawing of the witch, continue on the Friday with a session of the Parliament of Fools and reach their peak with a Carnival procession through the streets of Cerknica on the Sunday before Shrove Tuesday. Carnival ends with the symbolic burial of the Shrovetide Man on Ash Wednesday.

Cross-country skiing races

Cross-country skiing races on the Bloke Plateau

This is the thirtieth year these races have been organised, although the number of races actually run is somewhat lower because weather conditions have not always been favourable. Each February, cross-country skiers of varying skill and ability gather here, united by their devotion to a healthy lifestyle and the snowy expanses of the Bloke Plateau.

In the spotlight

Postojnska Jama Turizem began organising concerts by top blues performers in the great hall of the Jamski Dvorec mansion in autumn 2004. These concerts have been very successful and the number of fans of this musical genre continues to grow. Six concerts are planned for the 2005-2006 season, which will conclude with the now traditional two-day festival outside Postojna Cave in May.