3rd Annual Bulgarian Festival

Sunday, September 29th from 10AM-7PM

The sights, sounds, and flavors of Bulgaria!

Attractions

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

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

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

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Church Tours

Take a guided tour of our beautiful "Holy Trinity" Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church, and learn about the Eastern Orthodox faith.

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Cultural Displays

Learn about the rich culture and traditions of Bulgaria!

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Пазар ("Pazar") -Marketplace

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

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Schedule

1:00PM

Folk Dance Performance by "Bulgarian Spirit"

Sep 28, 2019

1:30PM

Tour of "Holy Trinity" Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church

Sep 28, 2019

2:30PM

Folk Dance Performance by "Zhiv Ogun" (affiliated with the Bulgarian School in St. Louis, "Bulgarian Language")

Sep 28, 2019

4:00PM

Tour of "Holy Trinity" Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church

Sep 28, 2019

Меню (Menu)

Меса ("Mesa") - Meats

Агне ("Agne")

Slices of lamb with Bulgarian seasonings roasted on a rotisserie spit

$7.00

Кюфте (“Kyufte”)

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

$3.00

Кебапче (“Kebapche”)

Grilled Bulgarian sausages seasoned with signature blend of spices

$3.00

Карначе (“Karnache”)

Grilled Bulgarian sausages seasoned with signature blend of spices

$5.00

Мешана Скара (“Meshana Skara”)

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

$10.00

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

Спаначник (“Spanachnik”)

Layers of buttered filo dough filled with Bulgarian feta and spinach

$3.00

Баница (“Banitsa”)

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

$3.00

Пържени Картофи (“Purzheni Kartofi")

Bulgarian-style fries

$3.00

Шопска Салата (“Shopska Salata”)

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

$3.00

Снежанка (“Snezhanka”)

Finely diced cucumbers in Bulgarian yogurt with garlic

$3.00

Зелева Салата (“Zeleva Salata”)

Finely sliced cabbage salad with Bulgarian vinaigrette dressing

$2.00

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

Bulgarian feta and yogurt spread with roasted peppers and garlic

$2.00

Кьопоолу ("Kyopolou")

Roasted eggplant, roasted peppers, and tomato spread with garlic

$3.00

Десерти ("Deserti") - Desserts

Баклава (“Baklava”)

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

$3.00

Толумбички (“Tolumbichki”)

Bulgarian fried pastries in a vanilla-sugar syrup

$2.00

 Тиквеник ("Tikvenik")

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

$4.00

Напитки ("Napitki") - Drinks

Вино ("Vino") - Wine

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

$3

Бира ("Bira") - Beer

Draft beer sold by the glass (12 oz.)

$3.00

Сода и Вода - Soda & Water

Variety of canned sodas and bottled water

$1.00

Прасковен Чай (“Praskoven chai”) - Iced Peach Tea

Iced tea made with fresh peaches - sold by the glass (12 oz.)

$1.00

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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Donation Amount


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Sponsors

Benefactors


Patrons
Choko Go
Yordanka Lambova & Ron Donaldson
A. & K. L.

Friends
Valentin Militchin
Nikolay Sarmadzhiev
Gabriela Vatkova
Kalin Kyuchukov
Cindy Cooke
D.T.

Contact

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

Countdown

Join us in 2020 for the 4th Annual BulFest!