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Food festivals in Kraków worth planning a trip around, by month.
Food festivals in Kraków worth planning a trip around, by month.
ENOEXPO is Poland's oldest international wine fair for the HoReCa trade: the 23rd edition runs 4 to 6 November 2026 at EXPO Kraków, with tastings, a wine academy and wine competitions.
TipPrimarily a B2B trade fair with limited public-tasting access; check the official site for day passes.
Gesina na sw. Marcina is Slow Food Poland's goose campaign, 11 to 29 November 2026, with Krakow restaurants adding at least three chef-written goose dishes to their menus.
TipRoast goose specials run all of mid-November in Old Town and Kazimierz. Book Szara Gęś two weeks ahead.
The Jarmark Bożonarodzeniowy on Kraków's Rynek Główny runs from late November into early January, with 100-plus stalls of grilled oscypek, mulled wine, gingerbread and Polish sweets.
TipEntry is free and the stalls trade from 10:00 to 20:00, with some food stalls open later; try the smoked oscypek cheese with cranberries and a mulled wine.
Gastro Miasto Kraków turns the Bulwar Czerwieński under Wawel into an open-air food village of restaurant concepts, over four free summer weekends from May to August.
TipEntry is free. In 2026 hours were Friday 16:00 to 01:00, Saturday 12:00 to 01:00 and Sunday 12:00 to 22:00. The silent disco with a view of Wawel starts after sunset.
The Jewish Culture Festival in Kraków's Kazimierz runs each summer with concerts, lectures, workshops, Shabbat-themed events and food programming.
TipSome food events ticketed; book early via the festival site. The street concert finale is the headline night.
The Malopolski Festiwal Pierogow fills Maly Rynek in Krakow from 12 to 16 August 2026, with pierogarnie and restaurants competing for best pierogi ruskie and best free-choice pierogi.
TipFree admission; individual pierogi from vendors cost 4 to 6 zl. The jury winner is announced on the last day.
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Guided tour · 4 hours
Savor the flavors of Poland on a 4-hour food tasting tour of Krakow. Learn about the local food culture, and hear fascinating stories about the Polish relationship to ...
Guided tour · 4 hours
Go on a journey through the vodka culture of Poland on a 3.5-hour tasting tour in Krakow, and visit 3-4 different shot bars to taste 6-7 different types of vodka. Hear...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Eat your way through the historic Kazimierz district of Krakow on a 3-hour food tasting tour. Visit at least 4 local restaurants to try 11-13 different dishes and 2 vo...
