St Dominic’s Fair
Poland’s largest open-air cultural event is also one of
the oldest in the world, having been started by papal decree back
in 1260. In the 21st century the annual fair draws about 150,000
visitors a day over two weeks in the peak tourist season, when a
variety of events take place in historic Gdansk. The programme
includes a brass band festival, street theatre performances,
children’s entertainment, art displays, rock concerts,
chamber music, sports events and fireworks. In addition traders,
antique dealers, artists and crafters set up hundreds of stalls to
sell their wares in the streets of the Old Town.
Venue: Glowne Miasto (Main Town);
Date: 28 July to 19 August 2008;
Website: www.mtgsa.pl/e4u.php/16,en,
