65th Cows’ Ball
The biggest holiday in Bohinj!
Cows’ ball in Bohinj is the oldest event, which was mainly a holiday for
the locals, who rejoiced at the end of the tourist and grazing season, all the way until the 1950s. Tourist Association Bohinj has been organizing the event for more than 60 years. The event is attended by herders, who bring decorated herds of cattle from the higher mountains and bring a “basenga” on their shoulders (everything they need to make cheese and other things necessary for life on the mountain). In the idyllic Ukanc, we always provide a rich program with an ensemble, folklore dancers, and brass bands, as well as good homemade food and drink. Cows’ Ball is a real Bohinj holiday that you should not miss.
the locals, who rejoiced at the end of the tourist and grazing season, all the way until the 1950s. Tourist Association Bohinj has been organizing the event for more than 60 years. The event is attended by herders, who bring decorated herds of cattle from the higher mountains and bring a “basenga” on their shoulders (everything they need to make cheese and other things necessary for life on the mountain). In the idyllic Ukanc, we always provide a rich program with an ensemble, folklore dancers, and brass bands, as well as good homemade food and drink. Cows’ Ball is a real Bohinj holiday that you should not miss.
PROGRAM:
- Folk music ensemble
- The arrival of Bohinj Alpine dairy farmers with “basenga” and the arrival of Bohinj cika cattle
- Local folklore groups with guests
- Bohinj brass band with guests
- Local Bohinj food (žganci, sour milk, blanched sauerkraut …)
- The market of domestic, handcraft, and artificial crafts and providers with the Bohinjsko/From Bohinj certificate
- Agricultural and forestry machinery
- Program for children
- Awards for the most beautiful Cika cow and the declaration of the Queen of the mountains, the winner among whole cika cattle at the event
PRICE:
Pre-sale tickets are available for 3 EUR at the Info Centre Bohinj in Ribčev Laz.
The presale lasts until 15.9.2023, at 12.00.
Tickets can be purchased at the entrance on the day of the event. The price is 5 EUR.
For children under 14, admission is free!
SPECIAL OFFERS:
In cooperation with Tourism Bohinj and Slovenian Railways, we have prepared special offers:
- Package: By boat to the Cows’ ball
- Package: By train to the Cows’ ball
- Package: Walk to the Cows’ ball
On the day of the event, free shuttle buses to the Cows ball are provided. TIMETABLE
Photography: Mitja Sodja