Join the excitement at the Bell Fair: A Vibrant Gathering of Potters and Tinkers

At the Bell Fair in Rožnov, over sixty skilled artisans, including potters, ceramicists, wireworkers, jewelers, and beekeepers, will showcase products from across Moravia. This year, the fair will also welcome artisans from Slovakia and Poland.

Attendees are encouraged to bring along old pottery and have it wired by the wireworkers present at the event. Kids will have a chance to participate in fun workshops and learn some wireworking skills themselves.

The fair will also feature a strong cultural program. For instance, at noon, there will be an organ concert by Linda Sítková held at St. Anne’s Church. Then at 2 PM, the Mistříňanka brass band will perform in the chamber amphitheater. The entire event will be enriched by the traditional Gaydos music played by Josef Pacula.

The Bell Fair has been a cherished tradition at the Wallachian Open Air Museum for over 40 years, starting back in 1981. Throughout the years, it has gone through several name changes, ultimately settling on the name Bell Fair. Some guests may recall it being called Pottery Saturday or I have a heart like honey.

Bell Fair 2025 | Wallachian Open Air Museum, Rožnov pod Radhoštěm

Date & Time
Saturday, June 14, 2025
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Location
The Wooden Town, Wallachian Open Air Museum, Rožnov pod Radhoštěm

About the Fair

Since 1981, the Bell Fair has celebrated traditional folk crafts in the heart of the Wallachian Open Air Museum—Central Europe’s largest and oldest open-air collection of 19th-century architecture. Originally under different names, the fair has always upheld its lively atmosphere and commitment to showcasing master artisans.

Craftsmen & Exhibits

• Potters & Ceramists: Watch live demonstrations of wheel-throwing and glaze-techniques.

• Wireworkers & Tinkers: See traditional wirework come to life—children’s hands-on workshops available!

• Guest Artisans: Over 60 talented craftsmen from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland, offering unique wares for purchase.

Cultural Program

• 12:00 PM: Organ concert by Linda Sítková in the Chapel

• 2:00 PM: Mistříňanka brass band performance in the Wooden Town square

• All Day: Traditional Wallachian music by Josef Pacula

• Workshops: Interactive sessions in wirework for young visitors

Explore the Museum

• The Wooden Town: Wander through historic folk houses, workshops, and a working smithy.

• Wallachian Heritage Exhibition: Delve into regional customs, costumes, and tools.

• Mill Valley: Stroll among nearly 100 preserved structures—mills, barns, and rural dwellings.