From July 18 to 19, residents and guests of Balvi Municipality are warmly invited to attend the events of the Balvi Municipality Festival - the day will be filled with colorful events, creative activities, heartfelt concerts, and the grand concert ''Oh, Latgale, My Soul''.
JULY 18
- From 11:00 AM at the sports fields of Balvi State Gymnasium, the “Atzele” 3x3 basketball tournament will be held - dynamic play and intense competition guaranteed.
- At 7:00 PM from the Balvi Culture and Recreation Center square, there is an opportunity to join a group bike ride - with bicycles and the rhythm of music, we'll resonate through the streets of Balvi city. At 9:00 PM in Lāča Garden, a disco party for youth with DJ SHAMAN.
JULY 19
- At 7:30 AM service at the Most Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church in Balvi.
- At 8:30 AM wake up with the masters of vehicles.
- At 9:00 AM service at the Balvi Evangelical Lutheran Church.
- From 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the square near the Balvi Culture and Recreation Center, the traditional green market offers an opportunity to purchase various rural goods, homemade treats, seasonal vegetables, fruits, and plants, handicraft items. At the Balvi Culture and Recreation Center, there is an opportunity to meet Balvi municipality entrepreneurs.
- From 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Balvi city square, community showcase ‘’In Balvi, people, lakes, and memories meet’’.
- From 10:00 AM in the Balvi city park, Balvi Municipality whist tournament.
- At 12:00 PM in the Balvi city park, sports activities for children and a woodworking workshop.
- At 2:00 PM at the Balvi city open-air stage, a musical performance for the whole family ‘’Paw Patrol's New Mission’’.
- At 4:00 PM at the Balvi Evangelical Lutheran Church, an organ concert with organist Rūdolfs Stikuts and trumpeter Harijs Ločmelis.
- At 7:00 PM at the Balvi city open-air stage, the culmination of the municipality festival - the grand concert “Oh, Latgale, My Soul”, featuring beloved Latvian musicians – Raitis Treijs (Zeļļi), Harijs Joniškāns (Kantoris 04), Viktors Lapčenoks, Santa Kasparsone, Aivars Lapšāns, Juris Ostrovskis, Arnis Slobožaņins, group “Rolise’’, “Ginc and I’’, Association “Ainis’’, the Leijerkastnieki themselves and other artists. Entry fee: 15.00 euros (tickets available at “Biļešu paradīze” box offices).
- At 10:00 PM at the Balvi city open-air stage, a ball with the band “Dakota”. Entry fee: 5.00 euro, after 11:00 PM – 7.00 euro.
On the festival day from 11:00 AM on Brīvības Street, we can enjoy street café delicacies and embark on a true taste journey. From 4:00 PM near the Balvi city park, there is an opportunity to take a 30-minute raft ride with “Vilnītis” and experience the peace and beauty of Balvi Lake.
