Cow Ball Bohinj

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MusicBohinj
Dates20 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsKravji Bal marks a genuine pastoral
Language["sl"]Currency: EUR
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Cow Ball Bohinj in Bohinj

Kravji Bal, the Cow Ball, has celebrated the return of shepherds and cattle from Julian Alps summer pastures to Bohinj since 1954. The weekend builds from dairy tours and folklore in Stara Fuzine to a Sunday parade of decorated cattle through Ukanc, watched by thousands.

Each September, the Bohinj valley marks the end of the alpine grazing season with Kravji Bal, the Cow Ball, a three-day festival built around a genuine agricultural event rather than an invented theme: the seasonal return of cattle and their herders from high summer pastures in Triglav National Park back down to the valley floor.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Kravji Bal marks a genuine pastoral milestone rather than a manufactured theme: the seasonal descent of cattle and their herders from high alpine pastures in Triglav National Park back to the Bohinj valley, a practice with real agricultural roots stretching back decades before the festival itself began in 1954

02

The mystery stays covered

The weekend is structured around that transition, opening Friday with tours of local dairies and the regional museum plus folklore in the village of Stara Fuzine, adding a recreational cycling marathon through the surrounding mountains on Saturday, and closing Sunday with the decorated cattle parade through Ukanc past Govic waterfall, drawing over 5,000 onlookers for folk music, brass bands, and an accordion orchestra, alongside fresh cheese and butter tastings

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival formalizes a long-standing pastoral practice

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the seasonal return of herders and cattle from Julian Alps summer pastures

The sacred route

Living ritual

decorating the cattle for the procession in a custom tied to alpine dairy farming rather than an invented festival theme

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

20 September 2026

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Sturdy outdoor clothing and walking shoes; the event runs in September, when Bohinj mornings can be cold and the Sunday parade takes place in open valley terrain, so layers and a waterproof...

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Bohinj you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

["sl"] · EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map46.30 N, 13.91 EOpen in Google Maps

Bohinj, Upper Carniola, Slovenia

Nearest airportLJU — Ljubljana Jože Pučnik
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Bohinj you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Bohinj via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Bohinj, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for September.Compare faresFestival gearSturdy outdoor clothing and walking shoes; the event runs in September, when Bohinj mornings can be cold and the Sunday parade takes place in open valley terrain, so layers and a waterproof jacket are worth packing.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Slovenia 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 Cow Ball Bohinj?

Cow Ball Bohinj is listed for 20 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Cow Ball Bohinj take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

One day 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?

Bohinj, Upper Carniola, Slovenia

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.

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Official URLtdbohinj.si
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates20 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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