Kopanice Festival

Kopaničářské slavnosti

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Nature & SeasonStarý Hrozenkov
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forSeasonal rites, water traditionsFew folklore festivals can trace their
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: CZK
CategoryNature & SeasonFestival type
The story

Kopanice Festival in Starý Hrozenkov

The Kopanice Festival traces its roots to a Brotherhood Linden Tree planted on the Czechoslovak-Slovak border between Stary Hrozenkov and Drietoma in 1922, formalised into an annual festival in 1956 and continuing ever since. Celebrating the Kopanice region, Moravia's smallest but most distinctive folklore area, it draws more than thirty ensembles and around ten thousand Saturday spectators, with a recently added folk craft market.

The Kopanice Festival's roots trace back to April 30th, 1922, when residents on both sides of the border between Stary Hrozenkov and the Slovak village of Drietoma planted a Brotherhood Linden Tree, an act organised initially by local Sokol sporting associations to mark cross-border friendship in a region where the dialect, dance and songs are already strongly shaped by proximity to Slovakia.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Few folklore festivals can trace their origin to as specific and dated an act as the Kopanice Festival can: a Brotherhood Linden Tree planted on the Czechoslovak-Slovak border on April 30th, 1922, by local Sokol associations, giving the tradition a documented interwar founding moment rather than vague ancient roots

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The mystery stays covered

The Kopanice region itself is Moravia's smallest folklore area yet among its most culturally distinct, its temperamental dance style and dialect shaped by proximity to Slovakia and an eighteenth-century wave of Slovak settlers who colonised the hilly, hoe-farmed terrain that gives the region its name

03

The city starts moving

The festival's seven decades of continuous formal operation, on top of the informal cross-border gatherings that preceded it, give it a documented multi-generational continuity

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's origins trace to a Brotherhood Linden Tree planted on the Czechoslovak-Slovak border in 1922 to mark cross-border community ties

Water and renewal

Living ritual

a tradition later formalised into the annual folklore festival

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

For route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Starý Hrozenkov to work differently.

What to wear

Casual outdoor clothing and comfortable shoes suit the outdoor stage and market setting; sun protection is worth packing for a full day of daytime programming.

Safety

For Kopanice Festival, keep the basics simple: small bag, charged phone, meeting point and respect for crowd controls.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Starý Hrozenkov.

Tickets/cost

Public water rituals are often open, but boat, viewing, or activity access may be paid.

Language/currency

CZK

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map48.97 N, 17.86 EOpen in Google Maps

Starý Hrozenkov, Zlin Region, Czechia

Nearest airportOSR — Leoš Janáček Airport Ostrava
TransportFor route-based days, arrive early and expect normal streets around Starý Hrozenkov to work differently.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Starý Hrozenkov.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Kopanice Festival?

Kopanice Festival is listed for July · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Kopanice Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Starý Hrozenkov, Czechia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Summer is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Starý Hrozenkov, Zlin Region, Czechia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Official URLiskopanice.cz
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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