Opening of the XIX Jakub Wędrowycz Days
Welcoming guests and the official start of the festival.
DAYS
Programme · Day 1 of 3
Friday, July 17
The first evening in Wojsławice
Festival opening, accreditation, first talks, and an evening that opens the Wędrowycz weekend.
What's on, where and when
Friday's programme
The full schedule for the first day of the festival.
Afternoon
15:00–15:30
15:30–16:30
Andrzej Pilipiuk
The Sámi — Europe's northern people and their ancient traditions.
Language: Polish
Ongoing ·15:30–19:30
Exhibitors' zone
A dozen or so craft, exhibitor and creator stalls – full list below.
Kuźnia na Bagnisku
Live artistic blacksmithing demonstration.
Hosted by: Jurek Pędowski
Historical camp
Weapons display plus games and activities for younger visitors.
Hosted by: Towarzystwo Szabli i Miecza z przyjaciółmi
Austeria u Moritza
LARP, a themed village and a 19th-century inn.
Games Room
Board games from the association's and organisers' collections, until 8pm.
Hosted by: Wszystko Gra – Strażnicy Kazamaty
16:00–17:00
Finnish skittles tournament (Mölkky)
A tournament of the traditional Scandinavian game of skill.
Hosted by: Towarzystwo Szabli i Miecza
16:30–17:30
Franciszek M. Piątkowski
The Slavic soul, or how much Slavic heritage still lives in us. The old gods are gone. Or are they?
Language: Polish
17:00–18:00
Samovar tea-brewing demonstration
A demonstration of brewing tea in a traditional samovar – and more.
Hosted by: Austeria u Moritza
17:30–18:30
Przemysław Kossakowski
Borneo and its secrets.
Language: Polish
Evening
18:00–18:30
Quick spirits trivia contest
A short quiz testing what participants know about spirits and their history.
Hosted by: Marek Farfos
18:30–19:30
Norbert Grzegorz Kościesza
Book launch: “Szeptuni. Wybrańcy bogów”, followed by a Q&A with the author.
Language: Polish
Wędrowycz-style charades
A game of charades inspired by Jakub Wędrowycz's adventures.
Hosted by: Marek Farfos
19:30–20:30
Marek Studziński
Everything you wanted to know about distilling but were afraid to ask.
Language: Polish
Full list of exhibitors at the festival
Fundacja “GROM – Siła i Honor”Exhibits and stories from the history of the GROM special forces unit.
Faculty of Chemistry, UMCS in LublinDemonstrations and experiments.
Kuźnia na BagniskuArtistic blacksmithing.
Franciszek M. Piątkowski — “Uniwersum Powiernika”Slavic-inspired fiction and accessories.
Piwnica z Pasją — Julian JasiukPottery and its history.
Zbyszek LarwaComics and artwork.
Jacek FleiszfreserBooks by the author himself.
Eko-FolkSacred and folk painting on wood.
Tośka TatuujeFace painting and temporary tattoos for children — and grown-ups too.
Weles CraftLeatherworking and handcrafted leather goods.
Andrzej LabrasBrass items: buckles, key rings and more.
FloriaFantasy-themed crafts, merchandise from the “Orzeł Biały” universe and books by Marcin Sergiusz Przybyłek.
Na Ganku Kasi — Katarzyna and Norbert KościeszaNatural stone jewellery, accessories and books by Norbert Kościesza.
Lubycza Królewska CommuneRegional Chamber of Petrified Trees.
Skarby Afryki — Emil NowickiHandicrafts from Kenya, made by Maasai artisans and Acholi women.
Before you set off
Practical information before you arrive
Everything worth sorting before you set off — without having to read the whole rulebook.
Accreditation
- PLN 50 for the whole festival
- Covers all events and competitions
- Pick it up at the organisers’ desk
Parking
- By the Town Hall (Urząd Gminy)
- By the Synagogue – Izba Pamięci
- GCKSiT car park reserved for guests and programme contributors
Food & drink
- Food trucks by the pond
- “Kebab w Wojsławicach”
- “ARS” food stall
Accommodation
- Camping by the market and opposite GCKSiT (Thu–Mon)
- Fire station in Majdan Stary (Fri–Sun)
- Advance registration required
Festival map
- Parking, food and accommodation
- Legend with all markers
- Route from the market square to the pond
Organisational contact
- Three organisers on site
- For questions about accreditation and first aid
- Phone support throughout the festival
Getting your bearings
Festival map
The main programme locations, parking areas, campsites and food points are marked with letter markers.
WOJSŁAWICE · 2026
Wojsławice, July 2026 — the key stops on the festival trail.
Got a question?
Organisational contacts
This event doesn’t happen by itself
The organisers extend heartfelt thanks to the people and institutions without whose help parts of the programme would not be possible.
- The Volunteer Fire Brigades of Majdan Stary and Wojsławice.
- The village head of Majdan Stary, Monika Mielniczuk.
- Zofia and Sylwester Jałochowski, owners of the campsite by GCKSiT.
- Kazimierz Bojko, owner of the campsite opposite GCKSiT.
- Grażyna Skiba, for lending the grounds for Saturday’s battle re-enactment.
EVENT ORGANISER
Ku Przeszłości Foundation
Jakub Wędrowycz Days is brought to life by people who weave together fantasy, history, local tradition and a community gathered around one of Poland’s most extraordinary festivals.
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