The Uprising festival. (source: TASR)
FESTIVAL
End summer with a bang
Since its inception in 2008, the Uprising festival has become a staple event to say goodbye to summer. This year's 17th edition will once again take place at the Zlaté Piesky lakes on the outskirts of Bratislava this weekend, August 30-31. Although originally targeting reggae fans, its scope has widened, bringing ska, Latino, drum and bass, dub and more genres. Grab your tickets here.
The Uprising festival. (source: TASR)
Celebration of movement
This weekend, the city of Košice will host the 7th edition of Move Fest, a festival of contemporary dance, new circus and physical theatre. This year's edition theme is abandonment, meaning letting go of what is unnecessary, unbinding ourselves, leaving behind what is no longer of use and what is familiar. In other words, open up to new opportunities. The programme includes morning yoga, dance karaoke, a contemporary dance workshop, and performances among other things. Find out more here.
MISCELLANEOUS FUN
Dragons? Dragons!
On the last day of August, Ľupča Castle in central Slovakia will open its gates to visitors, small and big alike, for another edition of the Dračie Dni (Dragon days) fairy tale festival, this time dedicated to the birthday of dragon Arnošt who, together with princess Ivalka, need help saving the kingdom. The event is interactive, meaning visitors will take part in the programme. Although mainly a children's event, it also takes parents into account. Dragons will be back on August 31 from 10:00 and 15:00, you'll need a ticket. Find out more about Dračie Dni here.
The Dračie Dni (Dragon Days) fairy tale festival. (source: TASR)
A kingdom in need
After a successful first edition, Smolenice Castle near Trnava will once again host the two-day Zakliate Kráľovstvo (Cursed Kingdom) fairy-tale event full of games, challenges and fun. Set out on a fairy-tale path to meet colourful characters, let yourself be amazed by a magician, don your favourite costume and more at the picturesque castle. Find out more here.
Enhance your antiques collection
Are you a collector of antiques, memorabilia or other things of the past? If so do not miss another antique market that will take place on Saturday at the Červený Kameň castle near the village of Častá in Bratislava Region. You'll find antique furniture, jewellery, old books, pictures, coins and much more. Make sure to be there quick, though. The market takes place from 7:30 to 14:00. Find out more here.
The Červený Kameň castle. (source: TASR)
TIP: Bojnice used to grow one of the most expensive spices, tradition now returns after 200 years.
SPORT
An evening ride through Nitra
Another Critical Mass ride will take place in Nitra. If you don't know, in cycling, Critical Mass events highlight and give space to people who want to safely ride bicycles on the streets of their town. On Friday from 18:00 to 20:00, one such event will take place in Nitra. Learn more here.
MORE AND UPCOMING EVENTS
August 31:Discover the Abov region in eastern Slovakia using a bike bus
August 31: Historic tram in the High Tatras
September 5-8:Salamandrové Dni town fair in Banská Štiavnica
September 6-8: Modra grape harvest festival
September 7: Knights at Devín Castle
September 7:Day in vineyards in the Little Carpathian mountain range
September 7-8:Košice Aviation Days
September 7-8:The stinky history of hygiene at Čachtice Castle
September 12-15:Traditional fair in Trnava
September 13:Night tours of Trenčín Castle
September 20-22: Pezinok grape farvest festival
BEFORE YOU GO
WHAT TO DO FOR FREE: Don't miss thefinal event of the Bratislava cultural summer that will take place this Saturday.
WHAT TO EXPLORE IN BRATISLAVA: The festival of traditional Slovak crafts returns, cheer for Slovak national ice-hockey team, listen to Slovak Philharmonic and more in this week's Top 10 events.
WHAT TO READ: Many foreigners took part in the Slovak National Uprising. Find out more about the stories of French partisans who called Slovakia their second home, as well as the tragic tale of America's mission to support the uprising.
WHAT TO LEARN: Tax dodging is as old as viticulture itself.
WHAT TO BE HAPPY ABOUT: People passing through New York City's famous Times Square recently could have seen a billboard featuring Slovak rapper Luisa.
That's it for this week. Take care, and have a nice weekend!
