Jurjevanje in Bela krajina is the oldest folklore festival in Slovenia and one of the largest as well. In its more than a forty-year tradition, it has become an integral part of Črnomelj and its people and we are very proud of it.
The festival started in 1964, making it the oldest folklore festival in Slovenia. Until 1964 the organizers faced a lot of problems because the local authorities did not allow the organization of festivals where tradition and folklore dancing would be celebrated. They thought of it as unneccesary, old-fashioned and unsuitable for modern Socialist times.
Today the festival is the oldest in Slovenia and we are also trying to make it the most quality folklore festival. Every year there are several thousand visitors at the festival. It is also well covered by media. A lot of other activities are present during Jurjevanje.
Visit the official website for more information.