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The valley's calendar

From open-air blues to New Year customs — what happens in Dărmănești, year after year.

Year after year

The events of Dărmănești

March

Mărțișor Ball

The traditional opening of spring.

May

Tour of the Hills — "The Heroes' Road"

A cycling race over the hills around the town.

Ascension Day

Heroes' Day

Commemoration at the heroes' monuments; this area was a front line in the First World War.

1 June

Children's Day

A programme for the little ones, in town.

Summer

Uz Valley Trophy

A round of the National Hill Climb Championship, on the hairpins up to the dam.

Summer

"La Porțile Nemirei" Mountain Products Fair

Local producers, under the "Made in Dărmănești" brand.

Mid-August

Dărmănești Town Days

Concerts and a local celebration, over two days.

21–23 August

Blues in the Garden Festival

Three evenings of blues with international artists — in 2026: Dan Patlansky, Mike Zito, Eric Steckel, Zac Harmon, Rareș Totu.

September

European Mobility Week

Cycling and pedestrian events.

25 December

"Jianul de la Dărmănești" Festival

Winter customs with troupes and masks.

31 December

"Ursul de la Dărmănești" Festival

The bear troupes, on New Year's Eve — the spectacle of the winter.

Exact dates are announced each year by Dărmănești Town Hall. Before you travel, check the town's official page.

Come for the festival, stay in nature

The guesthouse is a quarter of an hour from town — a concert in the evening, silence at night.