Feast of the traditional Thracian banitza (September)

The feast of traditional Thracian banitza (pie/pastry) "Banitsa vita – dva pati previta" in town of Elhovo is organized by the municipality of Elhovo and the Community Center "Razvitie - 1893". The celebration is organized by 2010 and aims the promotion and preservation of Bulgarian traditions.

The event is a competition and it is open to different participants (no age restrictions) from Elhovo or neighboring settlements. Each participant is allowed to submit from one to three products (it is mandatory to be banitsa/pies).

Participants are free to decide what kind of pie to present, which is traditional for its living place. It is allowed the pie to be sweet, salty, by ready or by filo pastry, with or without stuffing pies, etc. The works must be accompanied by a detailed recipes.

Participants receive special awards from a jury.