Varna Summer International Folk Festival 

Established in 1992 under the initiative of Varna Municipality, it is held every year in the first week of August. According to the festival regulations youth and adult ensembles from all over the world as well as groups for authentic folklore art are admitted to participation. 

Venues: Open-air Theater, Rakovina Stage and outdoor stages in the city 
Organizer: Varna Municipality 
For contact: Zhasmina Vasileva –tel. 052/ 820 667; Mob. 0889 919 414; e-mail: office@varnafolk.org www.varnafolk.org

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