The opening of the summer tourist season in Písek, 'Cipískoviště', a three day event for the wider public which is primarily focused on children. As last year, we will be playing in sandpits, we can also look forward to seeing huge statues made of sand (the Rosenbergs coming to Písek) and there will be lots of entertainment, such as concerts or the Dragon Boat Race.
During the 50th year of this National Show of Experimental Theatre called Šrámek's Písek, the audience will be able to enjoy a number of theatre performances given by ensembles selected by a professional jury at regional shows from all over the country.
South Bohemian Summer of Music - American Spring
June - July
In the last couple of years this traditional festival of classical music, which has been going for more than thirty years, has joined forces with the national festival American Spring this year, one will be able to enjoy a number of chamber music concerts.
The 6th Year of the National Waldorf Schools Theatre Show will present theatrical pieces played by Secondary School students from the Czech and Slovak Republics. The theatrical pieces range from classical plays to fairytales and modern theatre. The individual style of the productions and the choice of the material presented guarantee the audience a unique experience.
The 19th year of the traditional Town Festival is dedicated to the theme of the Good Soldier Schweik. The visitors will be able to enjoy a varied and rich musical programme and entertainment aimed at the whole family. The Town Festival will turn the town into one giant playground, for both large and small. There will not only be the traditional fireworks, but also many new attractions, which will present the town from a new perspective.
In its 3rd year this festival will yet again bring to Písek unique, multi-genre events focused on the presentation of film art which is dedicated not only to the professionals, but also the general public. One of the main theme of this year is supposed to be God.
16th International Folklore Festival
August 17 - 21
Písek will once again host the International Folklore Festival. This 17th year there will also be children's folklore groups performing for us, not to mention a varied musical programme. The event will be, as always, concluded with a Saturday gala programme called "Písek, the Dancing Town on the Otava" including all the participating ensembles.
Town of Písek and the Czech Union of Caricaturists organise a competition on cartoon with the topic "Surprise", after the varnishing day the exhibition will be held for a month in the Malt House
11th International Festival of Students' Films Písek
October 7 - 9
This is a festival full of interesting and unique films from various parts of the world. Apart from European goodies, we can enjoy oversee films. Leading national and international celebrities will lead many attractive workshops and there will be music and dance productions to enjoy.
Písecké dupání 2011
2e WCDF Regional Country Line Dancing Competition CZECH REPUBLIC 2011
October 7 - 9
The 5th year of Line Dancing workshops delivered by leading international presenters will be followed by a country ball and a Line Dancing Party, and the 3rd Year of the International dance Competition following the World Country Dance Federation regulations will take place during these days.
Race around America
October 15
The 86th year of traditional jogging race for all categories.
A competition/dance show of all modern dance styles organised under the auspices of the Mayor of Písek that will be attended by a number of international groups. The presiding jury comprises dancing icons that have made their names not only on the Czech dance floor but also abroad. On Sunday the jury will lead a whole day dance workshop for interested parties.
National competition of chefs in preparing the traditional czech Christmas meal, this time in the style of the last member of the Rosenberg dynasty - Petr Vok.
