43rd Idrija Lace Festival – “Bee-inspired Connections”
The 43rd Idrija Lace Festival will celebrate Idrija’s lace-making tradition intertwined with Slovenia’s beekeeping heritage. The festival ambassador, the Slovenian Beekeepers’ Association, will highlight stories from beehive panels displayed throughout the festival to honor the 100th anniversary of the Idrija Town Apiary and 45 years of the Idrija Beekeeping Society.
The opening ceremony will creatively connect lace-making and beekeeping through tales from painted hive panels and celebrate 360 years of the Idrija Miners’ Brass Band. Events include a beekeepers’ academy, honey tastings, educational lectures, family workshops, and children’s hive-painting competitions. The central exhibition, designed by the Idrija Lace-Makers Association, will focus on bees.
The festival will once again showcase how tradition, creativity, and collaboration create magical experiences.
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the magical atmosphere of the festival, which will create an unforgettable experience for you. Join us at the Idrija Lace Festival and immerse yourself in all the charms of this beautiful Slovenian tradition!
