May 30 – June 1, 2025
Youth Park (Parcul Tineretului), Piatra-Neamț
Over 65 folk artisans from Moldova, Muntenia, Oltenia, Transylvania, and the Republic of Moldova — creators of authentic works crafted with care and passion, using techniques passed down through generations — will gather in the city center this weekend for this year’s edition.
Visitors will reunite with renowned artisans who return gladly to Piatra-Neamț, and also meet new participants such as:

Dan Ciuncanu from Boroșteni, Peștișani, Gorj – showcasing impressive traditional folk costumes
Maria Crâșmar from Baia Mare – crafting traditional jewelry and …

The awards were presented at the 9th edition of the Discover North-East Tourism Gala on December 12, 2024:

Newcomer – Award for new locations/attractions/tourist products or emerging tourist destinations:

Zenzia Glamping Piatra-Neamț
Poem Rural Piatra-Neamț

DigitalAll – Award for digitalization in tourism:

Vânători Neamț Natural Park

Inspire – Award for the entrepreneur/organization/institution representing a model of best practices:

Il Viaggio Restaurant, Piatra-Neamț
Local Destination Management Organization, Vânători Neamț

Be Our Guest – Excellence award for hotel services – Best 4-star hotel:

Central Plaza Hotel, Piatra-Neamț

Be Our Guest – Award for promoting the gastronomic heritage of the North-East Region:

Valea Ozanei Association, …

Casa Bunicilor, Mitocul Bălan Village, Crăcăoani Commune
Ethnographic museums are true treasures and expressions of love for traditions, folklore, and spirituality of the places, and so is the Ethnographic Museum Casa Bunicilor in the village of Mitocul Bălan, Crăcăoani commune.
Nestled at the foot of the Stănișoara Mountains, along the Cracău Alb Valley, in a region rich in traditions and spirituality, Casa Bunicilor Museum showcases the beauty and wisdom of the local people, offering a glimpse into the history, traditions, and customs of the area. This helps keep the local heritage alive …

A new edition of the “Neamț Fortress Days – Pax inter Urbes” Festival is coming up!
On June 29 and 30, 2024, locals and tourists are invited to the fortress’ base in Târgu-Neamț for another hot edition featuring cannon salutes, the sound of trumpets and drums, knight camps, weapon and armor exhibitions, delicious traditional dishes, fire shows, and impressive historical reenactments recalling significant battles documented in history and literature.
Like the previous edition, the stadium at the fortress’ base will buzz with activities from the knight camps, workshops for young archers, and …

“The Celebration of the Traditional Blouse in Borlești” and “People on Hogaș” in Piatra-Neamț will take place on Saturday, June 22. If you plan your time well, you can attend both events, each offering unique moments, handmade unique items, and especially visionary people who give wings to dreams and transform them into reality.
In the commune of Borlești, you are invited to the celebration of the traditional blouse, where you can admire shirts crafted within the local sewing sitting, a commendable initiative for preserving and transmitting traditions. With over 10 years …

The 18th edition, May 24-26, 2024, Youth Park, Piatra-Neamț
A new edition of the traditional fair is approaching, with book launches, the joy of reuniting with old acquaintances, and craftsmen visiting our city for the first time.
This year, almost 60 guests from various ethnographic areas of the country and from the Republic of Moldova will participate, representing the main domains of folk art: pottery, wood processing, metalworking, domestic industry, leatherwork, mask making, jewelry making, icon making, weaving in various materials, eggs decorating, and soap making.
 
On the first two days, the craftsmen …