Summer Festivals in the Julian Alps

Discover the beauty of nature at the annual International Wild Flower Festival in Bohinj. The festival is a celebration of the exceptional floral richness of the area. Bohinj is home to over 1000 different plant species and wildflowers play an important role in the region’s cultural heritage.

Visitors to the festival are able to take part in a range of botanical tours, events and culinary experiences. Cultural events related to the floral theme range from art exhibitions and music evenings to beekeeping. Head to local restaurants to see how chefs have creatively combined aromatic flowers and wild plants into traditional dishes for delicious results. Festival events will be taking place at various locations across Bohinj, which comprises 24 villages and covers an area of more than 300 km².

Location - Bohinj

Dates – end of May / beginning of June

Are you ready for an epic retro cycling festival? Look no further than the Red Bull Goni Pony! This colourful festival encourages riders to wear their craziest retro outfit while cycling from Kranjska Gora to the top of the Vršič Pass on the legendary Pony bike! The folding Pony bikes are a key part of the retro theme, as they are a throwback to the former Yugoslavia. Over 1,000 costumed cyclists are riding, pushing and carrying their Pony to the 1,611m summit. So get searching your parents' and grandparents' closets and find the funkiest outfit to stand out from the crowd as you take part in the funnest event of the year!

Location - Kranjska Gora

Date - first Saturday of June

Tourists flock to the Julian Alps for the Bled Days to discover traditional cuisine, local arts and crafts and listen to concerts along the promenade. Make sure to visit in time for the traditional Bled night, a highlight of the summer, when the lake is illuminated with the lights from 15,000 egg-shells in the water. Gastronomy is a key part of the Bled Days as local partners revitalise traditional cuisine, share knowledge of these traditional dishes and present them to new audiences with a creative, modern twist. Every day, visitors will have the opportunity to taste the local specialities, prepared from fresh, seasonal ingredients and presented in a "street food" fashion.

The Bled Days are oriented toward sustainability and support the Zero Waste movement, since the Municipality of Bled is a part of the Zero Waste Society Project. Food is served in packaging made from biodegradable materials such as wood, bamboo and paper. Waste is collected separately and disposed of at ecological zones at the venue. Fantastic food doesn’t have to cost the environment!

Location - Bled

Dates - 4th weekend of July 

Are you passionate about mountain running? Then Triglav Trail Run Festival is the one for you! Taking place in Mojstrana, the festival gathers mountaineers, nature lovers and runners in one place, united by their passion. Triglav Trail Run offers visitors various excellent cross-country and mountain trail runs, all with marvellous natural surroundings.

Alongside the running activities you can find talks with international speakers, a family and kids race, mountaineering activities and a culinary experience, so you can get an authentic taste of the Julian Alps! The Triglav Trail Run is a fantastic opportunity to be inspired and connect with other like-minded runners, sharing experiences in the great outdoors.

Location - Mojstrana

Dates - 3rd weekend of August

The Bohinj Summer Music Festival is held across Bohinj including in the Joža Ažman House of Culture, the Church of St. Nicholas and the stunning St Martin's Church. Every year, the festival showcases many concerts and a diverse line-up featuring both local and international musicians performing.

Location - Bohinj

Dates - End of July / August