Kazyukas is the annual fair in Vilnius, taking place on the first weekend of March . People's craftsmen from all over Lithuania and from neighboring countries - Poland, Latvia and Russia come here! . Virtually no one leaves here empty-handed - locals and numerous tourists necessarily buy souvenirs, toys, pictures, sweets . In addition, it is always fun and interesting . At Kazyukas you can listen to music, see theatrical performances, take part in folk festivals . You should definitely try snacks - sausages, sauces kiwi and potato dumplings, as well as mulled wine, kvass and local varieties of beer .

Kazyukas - It is a holiday in honor of the coming of spring and the day of the memory of St. Casimir. It should be noted that the fair dates back to the early 17th century. Even then the Cathedral Square of Vilnius was specially built for the sake of the fair with wooden counters, booths and awnings, where brisk merchants laid out their goods. In the same years, the main attribute of the holiday appeared - the carrot "Heart of Kazyuk."

Here it was possible to buy utensils, baskets, agricultural supplies, clothes, fabrics, toys, products, and much more. But the fair was not only of a commercial and utilitarian nature. Carnival processions and folk festivities were staged on the streets

Alas, wars and many other political events hampered the development of Kazyukas. In some years, the fair was either completely forgotten, or held in very uncomfortable places. But in the 70-80s of the 20th century the event revived and began to attract more and more people. Today, Kazyukas can easily be called a landmark of Vilnius.

Kazyukas Dates:

2014 - March 7-9,

2015 - February 28 - March 1.