4th Annual
Bulgarian Festival

Saturday, September 30th from 10AM-7PM
at "Holy Trinity" Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church

The sights, sounds, and flavors of Bulgaria!

Attractions

Live Bulgarian Music

Live Bulgarian Music

Enjoy authentic Bulgarian music performed live by the renowned folk group "Bulgarika" throughout the day!

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Traditional Folk Dancing

Traditional Folk Dancing

Don't miss the scheduled live Bulgarian folk dance performances - and be sure to take advantage of one of the many opportunities to join in and learn some of the dances!

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Authentic Bulgarian Food

Authentic Bulgarian Food

Come and experience the mouthwatering flavors and aromas of classic Bulgarian cuisine!

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Cultural Displays

Cultural Displays

Learn about the rich culture and traditions of Bulgaria!

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Пазар ("Pazar") -Marketplace

Пазар ("Pazar") -Marketplace

Be sure to stop by the Pazar and take a piece of Bulgaria home with you!

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Schedule

 

10:00AM

Festival Begins

30/9/2023
 

10:30AM

Moleben (prayer)

30/9/2023
 

11:00AM

Welcome from Father Ivan Malinov and Address from Consul General of the Republic of Bulgaria in Chicago, Mr. Svetoslav Stankov

30/9/2023
 

1:00PM

Folk Dance Performance by "Zhiv Ogun"

30/9/2023
 

2:00PM

Folk Dance Performance by "Bulgarian Spirit"

30/9/2023
 

3:00PM

Folk Dance Performance by "Zagora"

30/9/2023

Меню (Menu)

Меса ("Mesa") - Meats

Агне ("Agne")

Агне ("Agne")

Lamb with Bulgarian seasonings served with side dishes

Кюфте (“Kyufte”)

Кюфте (“Kyufte”)

Grilled minced meat “meatball patties” prepared with seasonings & finely chopped onions

Карначе (“Karnache”)

Карначе (“Karnache”)

Grilled Bulgarian sausages seasoned with signature blend of spices

Кебапче (“Kebapche”)

Кебапче (“Kebapche”)

Grilled minced meat "sticks" with traditional seasonings

Шишче (“Shishche”)

Шишче (“Shishche”)

Grilled Bulgarian chicken skewers seasoned with signature blend of spiceв

Мешана Скара (“Meshana Skara”)

Мешана Скара (“Meshana Skara”)

Mixed grill plate with kyufte, kebapche, karnache, and shishche (1 of each) and 2 sides

Печени Храни и Гарнитури ("Pecheni Hrani & Garnaturi") - Baked Dishes & Sides

Баница (“Banitsa”)

Баница (“Banitsa”)

Layers of buttered filo dough filled with a mixture of Bulgarian feta and eggs

Пържени Картофи (“Purzheni Kartofi")

Пържени Картофи (“Purzheni Kartofi")

Bulgarian-style fries

Шопска Салата (“Shopska Salata”)

Шопска Салата (“Shopska Salata”)

Bulgarian specialty salad of fresh tomatoes, peppers, red onions, and cucumbers with feta

Катък с Печени Чушки (“Katak sus Pecheni Chushki”)

Катък с Печени Чушки (“Katak sus Pecheni Chushki”)

Bulgarian feta and yogurt spread with roasted peppers and garlic

Кьопоолу ("Kyopolou")

Кьопоолу ("Kyopolou")

Roasted eggplant, roasted peppers, and tomato spread with garlic

Зелева Салата (“Zeleva Salata”)

Зелева Салата (“Zeleva Salata”)

Finely sliced cabbage salad with Bulgarian vinaigrette dressing

Бобена Салата (“Bobena Salata”)

Бобена Салата (“Bobena Salata”)

Bean salad with roasted red pepper spread and green onions

Десерти ("Deserti") - Desserts

Баклава (“Baklava”)

Баклава (“Baklava”)

Layered filo dough with walnuts and cinnamon in a honey-vanilla syrup

 Тиквеник ("Tikvenik")

 Тиквеник ("Tikvenik")

Layered filo dough filled with a mixture of apples, pumpkin, walnuts, and cinnamon topped with powdered sugar

Напитки ("Napitki") - Drinks

Вино ("Vino") - Wine

Вино ("Vino") - Wine

Several varieties of red and white wine - sold by the glass

Бира ("Bira") - Beer

Бира ("Bira") - Beer

Draft beer sold by the glass (12 oz.)

Сода и Вода - Soda & Water

Сода и Вода - Soda & Water

Variety of canned sodas and bottled water

Ракия (“Rakiya”)

Ракия (“Rakiya”)

Grape Brandy

Volunteer

Levels

Sponsorship donations can be made in the amount of your choice and will be classified according to the following ranges: Friend: $25-$99 Patron: $100-$299 Benefactor: $300 or greater

$300

Benefactor

  • Logo with link on BulFest Website
  • Social Media Postings
  • Logo on BulFest Banner at Festival
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$100

Patron

  • Logo with Link on BulFest Website
  • Social Media Postings
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$25

Friend

  • Name Included in List of BulFest Friends on Website
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Become a Sponsor

If you are interested in sponsoring BulFest, please review the attached festival letter and sponsorship application form. You can either complete the online sponsorship application form (to the right) or print and mail the PDF form.

Please provide your name as you would like it to appear in your listing. For Patron or Benefactor Level Sponsors:
  • Please use the online form (right) to upload your logo (if applicable) in .jpg. or .pdf format; or
  • E-mail your logo to sponsorship@bulfest.org.
Your sponsorship donations can be made online or by postal mail according to the following instructions.

Donate Online

Donations can be made on this site via PayPal by clicking the "donate" button below. If you prefer not to use PayPal, donations can be made by credit card through our GoFundMe campaign.

Donate by Mail

Donations can also be made by cash or check (payable to "Holy Trinity BEO Church" - with "festival" noted on memo line) sent by postal mail to:

"Holy Trinity" Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church
Attn: 2018 Festival
1300 Grand Avenue
Madison, IL 62060

Please be sure to complete the sponsorship application form (including uploading a logo, if applicable), either online (right) or by mailing your completed form along with your donation.


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Sponsors

Benefactors


Patrons
Bisera Hristova
T. N.
Yoanna Ivanova
Petre Alexandrov
Latchesara Delchev
Maya Vankov
Anelia Sotirova
Svetlin Anguelov
Konstantin Marinov
Boyan Lalov
Galin Dimitrov
Y. V.
Krasimir Krastev

Friends
Andriana Sterling
Marta Simidtchieva
Maria Nedev
E. L.
N. S.
Valentin Militchin
Ralitsa Hall
Dimitre Kirilov
Aleksander Nikolov
Manuela Kaymakanova
Mariana Vassileva
Angel Hristov
E. Y.
Ivaylo Stoyanov
Dimitrina Partridge
E. C.
Iavor Stoyanov
Nikolina Kostadinova

Contact

  • Holy Trinity Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church, 1300 Grand Avenue, Madison, Illinois 62060

Countdown to #bulfest 2023!