Bolnisoba

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Food & DrinkBolnisi
DatesDates TBA · Usually OctoberCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkBolnisoba's focus on certified Protected
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: GEL
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Bolnisoba in Bolnisi

Bolnisoba gathers Protected Designation of Origin wine producers from across Georgia into the self-styled City of Golden Wine for tastings, competitions, awards and live music. The town, founded in 1818 as the German colony Katarinenfeld, still has its 1854 Evangelical-Lutheran church standing alongside the wine festival's modern program.

Bolnisi carries the promotional slogan City of Golden Wine, and Bolnisoba puts that claim to the test by gathering wine producers holding Protected Designation of Origin status from across Georgia into a single town roughly sixty kilometers outside Tbilisi for tastings, competitions, awards and live music.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Bolnisoba's focus on certified Protected Designation of Origin wines specifically, rather than any regional bottling, gives its competitive component genuine weight for producers seeking formal recognition, distinguishing it from open harvest festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

The town's specific founding in 1818 by five hundred Swabian German families, and the surviving 1854 Lutheran church from that settlement, gives Bolnisoba a documented layer of European settlement history uncommon elsewhere in Georgia's wine festival calendar, letting one short visit combine a certified wine competition with a genuinely distinct chapter of nineteenth-century migration history

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The nineteenth-century German settlement heritage of Katarinenfeld

Water and renewal

Living ritual

physically preserved in Bolnisi's 1854 Evangelical-Lutheran church standing alongside the modern wine festival

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually October

Getting around

For Bolnisoba, plan transport around the exact Bolnisi venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Comfortable walking shoes for moving between tasting pavilions and the historic German quarter, with a light layer for cooler autumn conditions.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For Bolnisoba, stay near the part of Bolnisi you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

GEL

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map41.45 N, 44.54 EOpen in Google Maps

Bolnisi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia

Nearest airportTBS — Tbilisi
TransportFor Bolnisoba, plan transport around the exact Bolnisi venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Bolnisoba, stay near the part of Bolnisi you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Bolnisi via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Bolnisi, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearComfortable walking shoes for moving between tasting pavilions and the historic German quarter, with a light layer for cooler autumn conditions.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Georgia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Bolnisoba?

Bolnisoba is listed for October · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Bolnisoba take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

Autumn 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?

Bolnisi, Kvemo Kartli, Georgia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

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.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLbolnisi.gov.ge
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SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually October
Source statusOfficial source linked
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