Summer is in full swing, and eastern Slovakia is preparing for an eventful weekend! From August 14 to 16, 2026, residents and guests of the Košice region can enjoy a kaleidoscope of events: from traditional fairs and horse competitions to extreme strongman shows and children's puppet performances.
Choose your perfect route for the whole family and set off for new experiences!
Main weekend events
🎊 XXXIII. Gelnica Fair (Gelnica)
The streets of Gelnica will be filled with traditional festive atmosphere, music, and entertainment. Guests can enjoy performances by bands Morava, Ine Kafe, and Teraborsuk, a drum show, a children's program, an evening disco, a small animal exhibition, and a solemn holy mass.
When: August 14–16
Where: Hlavná Street, Gelnica
🥾 Jaklovce Vibram — hiking tour (Jaklovce)
Active leisure lovers are invited to a group hike through picturesque spots near Slovenský Raj (Slovak Paradise) (near the rocks Zbojnícke skaly, Kurtová skala, and Vápenica). Two routes are offered: 10 km and 20 km, with refreshments at the finish.
When: Saturday, August 15, at 07:00
Where: Football field, Jaklovce
Entry: 5 €
🐴 Weight carrier and coachman competitions (Kojšov & Sobrance)
True strength, agility, and spectacular contests of heavy draft horses and their owners! Guests can watch competitions in three disciplines, as well as children's bouncy castles, face painting, delicious food, and a lottery draw [cite: If you are looking for a program where you definitely won’t be bored, in Kojšov you can look forward to a good dose of strength, tension, and coachman atmosphere. Draft horses and their coachmen will compete in three disciplines, while the youngest will be entertained by a bouncy castle and face painting. A pleasant day at Prostredné lúky will be complemented by tasty refreshments and a rich raffle., The strength of horses, skill of coachmen, and a good dose of tension promise an event worth watching from start to finish.].
Kojšov: Saturday, August 15, at 09:00 (Prostredné lúky, Kojšov | Entry: 5 €)
Sobrance: Sunday, August 16, at 10:00 (Sobranecké kúpele Forest Park)
🏋️♂️ European Strongman Cup (Trebišov)
The strongest people from Slovakia, Czechia, Poland, and Hungary will show the limits of human abilities [cite: In Trebišov during the weekend, strongmen will meet to show how far human limits reach., Spectators will see lifting a city police car, carrying 140-kilogram suitcases in each hand, and other demanding disciplines performed by competitors from Slovakia, Czechia, Poland, and Hungary.]. The program includes lifting a police car, carrying 140-kilogram suitcases in each hand, and other extreme disciplines.
When: Saturday, August 15, at 13:00
Where: City amphitheater, Trebišov
👋 Goodbye, summer! (Skároš)
A family celebration with an interactive program: performances by artists, demonstrations by dog handlers, firefighters, and police officers, children's plays, and a bright foam party [cite: In Skároš, families with children can fully enjoy performances, demonstrations by dog handlers, firefighters, and police officers, theater, and fun activities for the youngest. The afternoon full of fun will end with a foam show that will especially please the little visitors.].
When: Saturday, August 15, at 15:00
Where: Amphitheater, Skároš
🎙️ Humorous show “VÝHYBKA” (Košice – Alpinka)
A ride on a historic steam train from Čermeľ to Alpinka, where an open-air humorous show by Ľubomír Lehotský with guests, funny stories, and live music by Duo z NicolandDu will take place [cite: The ride on the historic train this time will not only be about the smell of steam and the romance of rails. A special train will take visitors from Čermeľ to Alpinka, where the Výhybka show full of funny stories, humor, interesting guests, and good music awaits. Outdoors, entertainment will be provided by Jozef Úradník, Ladislav Urbán, Jozef Kalapoš, and Radovan Sušila, with musical atmosphere by Duo z NicolandDu.].
When: Saturday, August 15, at 17:30
Where: Alpinka, Košice – Sever
🎩 Fairy tale children’s performances (Košice & Spišská Nová Ves)
“Fairy Tale Story” (Divadlo Aurora): An instructive and funny play about two magical sisters Ohnivka and Kvetuška in Košice [cite: Young viewers in Košice can look forward to a cheerful adventure in the world of two magical sisters, where there will be no shortage of magic or fun. Ohnivka and Kvetuška will draw them into a story full of humor and songs...].
Sunday, August 16, 10:00 | Kulturpark, Košice | Entry: 5 €
“The Mystery of the Colorful Cup” (Babadlo): A fun puppet adventure in Spišská Nová Ves about the benefits of vegetables and fruits for children from 3 years old [cite: Young viewers in Spišská Nová Ves can expect a fun puppet adventure that will take them into a fairy-tale world full of tasty characters. Together with Dorotka and Prince Sirupín, they will meet Strongman Spinach, Tomato Paťo, Apple Radek, and Strawberry Júlia and learn playfully why it is worth befriending fruits and vegetables. The performance is intended for children from three years old...].
Sunday, August 16, 15:00 | Stage in front of Reduta, Spišská Nová Ves
🎤 Silband concert: rock and electronics on cimbaloms (Košice)
Forget boring classical music! The bands SilBand break stereotypes about folk instruments — on cimbaloms, fujara, and violins, modern electronics, rock hits, and famous movie soundtracks will be played this evening.
When: Sunday, August 16, at 19:00
Where: Kasárne/Kulturpark, Košice – Juh
