13th edition, January 2, 2026
The parade and performances featuring costumes, masks, carolers, ensembles, ploughs, goats, and bears are preparing to fill the streets of Târgu-Neamț, as 22 groups have already registered for the festival:

“Codrii Neamțului” Ensemble – Piatra Neamț
“The Stag of Zbereni” Procession – Iași
The Yeomen of Cracău – The Bears’ Invasion – Cracău
“The Oxen Plough” from Humulești
The Shepherds’ Procession with Masks and the Bears of Girov
“Codrii Stănișoarei” – Borca
The Arnăuți from Humulești
The Arnăuți from Văratec
The Arnăuți from Bariera – Târgu Neamț
“The Treasures of Neamț” – Piatra Neamț
Arnăuți Agapia
“The Suman …

On Sunday, December 28, 2025, the 55th edition of the traditional Winter Customs and Traditions Festival “Steaua sus răsare” will take place, organized by the “Carmen Saeculare” Center for Culture and Arts in Neamț County.
This year’s festival brings together numerous folk groups, performing alongside the host, “Floricică de la Munte” Folk Ensemble. The invited groups include:
“The Bears of Asău” (Bacău), “Tudoreanca” Winter Customs Ensemble (Tudora, Botoșani), “The Stag of Heleşteni” (Iași), “Răzeșii Cracăului” and “Năvala Urșilor” (Girov, Neamț), “Sumănarii” Ploughmen Procession (Trifești, Neamț), Răucești Winter Customs Procession (Neamț), “Buhaiul de …

Romania’s greenest destination is in Neamț
The Land of the Bison Ecotourism Gala
The development of a micro-region relies on the involvement of the local community and local authorities. With this in mind, the representatives of the Land of the Bison Association began organizing the Ecotourism Gala after 10 years of activity.
To better understand public perception, the representatives of the Land of the Bison Ecotourism Destination invited nominations from both locals and tourists. As expected, many nominees were long-time partners, but they were pleasantly surprised to receive nominations for new people and …

October 31 – November 9, 2025
Known before 1989 as the “Piatra-Neamț Phenomenon”, the Youth Theatre was famous as a launching stage for young actors, directors, scenographers, and composers who later went on to have exceptional professional careers.
Even today, the theatre continues to surprise and delight audiences with the remarkable performances presented within its festival programs over the years.
This year’s edition also promises full halls and an enthusiastic audience — as a vast majority of tickets have already been sold.
A few remaining tickets are still available for certain performances.
 
PROGRAM – …

At the beginning of the week, on Monday, October 20, the Destination of the Year organizers brought together 100 destination managers, either on-site at the beautiful Palas Iași or online.
It was a day full of energy, valuable ideas, and people passionately shaping the future of tourism.
Neamț County was proudly represented at the event.
Event Overview
From country branding and inter-destination collaboration to innovation, sustainable tourism, and best practices, the event showcased how destinations can grow together, offer more, and be transformed by the people who turn places into experiences, stories, and emotions.
“Tourism …

The sacred place in Neamț dedicated to the martyr heroes of World War II
 14,000 Romanian, German, and Russian soldiers perished during World War II, in the fierce battles fought to stop the Soviet offensive in June 1944, from Târgu Neamț – Nemțișor Ridge – Groși – Boroaia.
The pit in the mountain, where the massacre of those dark days took place with so many human losses, is known as the “Devil’s Pit.”
For two weeks, the dead were lifted and brought to the cemeteries of Neamț Monastery, the church of Vânători-Neamț, and …

Images from last weekend, September 5–7, at the PRISPA Festival in Piața Sfatului, Brașov, where Neamț County was represented by the Produs în Neamț Cluster Association and OMD Hai la Piatra.
Why Neamț?
Visitors to our stand were enchanted by the treasures of Neamț:

Majestic mountains and crystal-clear lakes
The mighty European bison, guardian of the forests
The breathtaking Bicaz Gorges
Dreamlike landscapes at every step
Exciting leisure activities for all ages
A rich culinary tradition that delights every palate

A Festival of Living Traditions
Part of the national project Romania is YOU, the PRISPA Festival celebrates Romanian heritage through …