Event Calendar for 2026
| № | Event Name | Implementation Period | Executors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "New Year's Fairy Tale in Berezinsky". During the New Year holidays, an animation and entertainment program with Ded Moroz, Snegurochka, and other fairy-tale and mythological characters takes place at the central estate of the Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve. Guests can also expect excursions to the Museum of Nature and the "Forest Zoo" enclosures. | December 13, 2025 - January 11, 2026 December 2026 – January 2027 | State Environmental Institution "Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve" https://www.berezinsky.by/ tourism@berezinsky.by +375 2132 3 77 18 Tourism Department |
| 2 | New Year's Tour "Reserve Fairy Tale at GK "Serguch", ETK "Nivki", GK "Plavno". Tour includes accommodation in the accommodation facilities of the State Environmental Institution "Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve", with an animation and entertainment program, festive dinner, excursions, master classes, and entertainment. | December 31, 2025 – January 03, 2026 December 31, 2026 – January 03, 2027 | |
| 3 | Christmas Game "Tereshka's Wedding". A unique object of Belarus's intangible cultural heritage. | January 07, 2026 | State Cultural Institution "Lepel District House of Culture" +375 2132 3 61 90; 3 61 37 Culture Sector of the Lepel District Executive Committee +375 2132 3 26 15 |
| 4 | Christmas Costume Race. A race in costumes on the territory of the city park in Lepel. The motto of the event: "Run in costume and collect all the prizes!" | January 10, 2026 | SI "Lepel District Sports and Recreation Center" 211174, Lepel, Lobanka St., 52a E-mail: lrfoc@lepel.vitebsk-region.gov.by 8021-32-6-68-39 |
| 5 | "Bethlehem Star" Festival. This traditional festival has become a real event for the district, uniting people of different generations. It has brought together young artists from various educational institutions, including Sunday school students. Choral singing and solo performances, bright costumes, and thoughtful details. It is believed that the Bethlehem Star guides us to walk the path of peace and goodness. | January 16, 2026 | State Cultural Institution "Lepel District House of Culture" +375 2132 3 61 90; 3 61 37 Representatives of the Lepel Deanery Leshkevich Sergey Andreevich +375 29 514 97 58 Culture Sector of the Lepel District Executive Committee +375 2132 3 26 15 |
| 6 | Tour "E-ge-gei! Maslenitsa!". Maslenitsa festivities with an animation and entertainment program, blini and tea treats, and excursions. | February 14 – March 8 | State Environmental Institution "Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve" https://www.berezinsky.by/ E-mail: tourism@berezinsky.by +375 2132 3 77 18 Tourism Department |
| 7 | Maslenitsa Festivities in Borovka Village. A celebration of bidding farewell to winter, with its traditional attributes – blini, kalachi, a straw effigy, farmsteads, round dances, songs, and dances. | February 21, 2026 | State Cultural Institution "Lepel District House of Culture" +375 2132 3 61 90; 3 61 37 Culture Sector of the Lepel District Executive Committee +375 2132 3 26 15 |
| 8 | Tour "Thaw", dedicated to the celebration of International Women's Day on March 8. Interesting excursions, festive dinner, bonuses. | March 7-8, 2026 | State Environmental Institution "Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve" https://www.berezinsky.by/ E-mail: tourism@berezinsky.by +375 2132 3 77 18 Tourism Department |
| 9 | Tour "House Spirit's Jokes". We welcome spring with jokes from the main keeper of the hearth. A remedy for melancholy and boredom. | April 4-5, 2026 | |
| 10 | "Reserve Frame" Photo-birding Competition. The competition brings together all wildlife photography enthusiasts. It includes not only the competition itself but also ornithological excursions, exploration of new territories, and an opportunity to communicate with like-minded people – lovers of the feathered world. | May 9-10, 2026 | |
| 11 | "Museum Night" event at the Lepel District Museum of Local Lore. The event is timed to coincide with International Museum Day on May 18 and is held worldwide. The main goal of the event is to attract as many people as possible to visit museums, especially young people. In the evening or at night, museums open their doors to visitors, often for free. They offer unique services, quests, quizzes, and more. | May 18, 2026 | Cultural Institution "Lepel District Museum of Local Lore" http://lepel.museum.by/ +375 2132 38339 Scientific staff, +375 2132 38329 Director 211174, Vitebsk region, Lepel, Sovetskaya street, bld. 38 |
| 12 | "Museum Night" event at the State Environmental Institution "Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve". The event is timed to coincide with International Museum Day on May 18 and is held worldwide. The main goal of the event is to attract as many people as possible to visit museums, especially young people. In the evening or at night, museums open their doors to visitors, often for free. They offer unique services, quests, quizzes, and more. | May 17, 2026 | State Environmental Institution "Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve" https://www.berezinsky.by/ E-mail: tourism@berezinsky.by +375 2132 3 77 18 Tourism Department |
| 13 | Children's Ecology Day. Ecological activity in the green classroom, excursions along the reserve trail, the reserve management museum, and the nature museum. Discover the amazing world of reserve nature for young explorers. | June 6, 2026 | |
| 14 | "Belye Rosy" Festival. The district competition of young pop singers "Belye Rosy" takes place in the Lepel district in the village of Borovka. It is held in support of talented rural youth. | June 2026 | State Cultural Institution "Lepel District House of Culture" +375 2132 3 61 90; 3 61 37 Borovka Rural House of Culture +375 29 712 55 81 Culture Sector of the Lepel District Executive Committee +375 2132 3 26 15 |
| 15 | "Kupalsky Son" on Lake Plavno. Folk festivities on the shore of Lake Plavno with animation from characters of Belarusian mythology, rituals and fortune-telling, a Kupala bonfire and fire show, songs and round dances, dances and games, master classes on weaving Kupala wreaths, and raft rides. | July 4, 2026 | State Environmental Institution "Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve" https://www.berezinsky.by/ E-mail: tourism@berezinsky.by +375 2132 3 77 18 Tourism Department |
| 16 | "Kupalye" Folk Calendar Holiday. The holiday takes place on Lake Svyatoye in the city of Lepel. Kupala rituals, songs and dances, games and entertainment by the Kupala bonfire, fortune-telling with wreaths. Amusing adventures and encounters with evil spirits on the night of Ivan Kupala, festive trade. | July 2026 | State Cultural Institution "Lepel District House of Culture" +375 2132 3 61 90; 3 61 37 Culture Sector of the Lepel District Executive Committee +375 2132 3 26 15 |
| 17 | Celebration of Honey Savior. Celebrations take place on the territory of the Museum of Honey and Beekeeping of the Berezinsky Reserve. The program includes theatrical animation, games, contests and quizzes, treats and honey tasting, excursions to the Museum of Honey and Beekeeping, and a master class. | August 16, 2026 | State Environmental Institution "Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve" https://www.berezinsky.by/ E-mail: tourism@berezinsky.by +375 2132 3 77 18 Tourism Department |
| 18 | "Shlyakh Tsmoka" Slavic Mythology Festival. The International Festival of Slavic Mythology "Shlyakh-Tsmoka" takes place in August at the central estate of the State Environmental Institution "Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve". A procession of mythological characters, exhibitions, master classes, quests, a craft fair, food courts, locations with mythological characters and numerous photo zones, excursions to all museums of the reserve, and performances by musical groups. A special feature of the festival is the night ecological trail "In the Land of Myths," with animated characters. | August 22-23, 2026 | State Environmental Institution "Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve" https://www.berezinsky.by/ E-mail: tourism@berezinsky.by +375 2132 3 77 18 Tourism Department |
| 19 | Lepel City Day. The "Klyotski pa Lepelski" competition as part of the Lepel City Day celebration. The holiday brings together guests and residents of the city of Lepel and the Lepel district. Courtyards, children's playgrounds, games and contests, festive concerts, fireworks, a disco, interesting locations, and lots of entertainment! The festive procession on this day has never left anyone indifferent. | September 2026 | Lepel District Executive Committee. Reception: 802132-6-70-46 State Cultural Institution "Lepel District House of Culture" +375 2132 3 61 90; 3 61 37 Culture Sector of the Lepel District Executive Committee +375 2132 3 26 15 |
| 20 | Open Day at the State Institution "Lepel District Tourist Information Center," timed to coincide with the celebration of International Tourism Day on September 27. | September 26, 2026 | State Institution "Lepel District Tourist Information Center." 8021-32-6-53-24 E-mail: tourcenter@lepel.vitebsk-region.gov.by |
| 21 | "Golden Autumn 2026" Athletics Cross. Held in a forest area for everyone. This is an opportunity not only to run the distance but also to admire the beautiful landscapes of Lepel nature. | September – October 2026 | SI "Lepel District Sports and Recreation Center" 211174, Lepel, Lobanka St., 52a E-mail: lrfoc@lepel.vitebsk-region.gov.by 8021-32-6-68-39 |
| 22 | "Velesova Noch" Tour. A mystical tour with a festive dinner and an evening walk along the "animated" ecological trail "In the Land of Myths." | 31 October – 1 November 2026 | State Environmental Institution "Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve" https://www.berezinsky.by/ E-mail: tourism@berezinsky.by +375 2132 3 77 18 Tourism Department |
| 23 | "Hunting Festival" The celebration is held with the participation of the priest of the Lepel Catholic community and is associated with the celebration of St. Hubert's Day, the patron saint of hunters. Hunters participate in the celebration, who, in the process, introduce guests to this craft and organize a hunt on the territory of the hunting grounds of LLC "Zoryanka". Guests of the festival get acquainted with the culture and traditions of Belarus, the specifics of hunting, and hunting dogs. | November 2026 | LLC "Zoryanka" Lepel, Minskoe Shosse, 31 +375 33 399 22 00 tkzoryanka@yandex.ru Parish of St. Casimir's Church Lepel 8 029 266 46 22 |
| 24 | Tour "Let's Light Christmas Candles" A quiet and heartfelt end to the year with loved ones. Light candles of warmth, coziness, and family well-being. | 25-27 December 2026 | State Nature Reserve "Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve" https://www.berezinsky.by/ E-mail: tourism@berezinsky.by +375 2132 3 77 18 Tourism Department. |
| 25 | Annual procession of Ded Moroz and Snegurochka. A traditional event featuring a procession of characters, an orchestra, contests, songs, games, and the lighting of the city's Christmas tree. | December 2026 (last week) | Lepel District Executive Committee. Reception: 802132-6-70-46 State Cultural Institution "Lepel District House of Culture" +375 2132 3 61 90; 3 61 37 Culture Sector of the Lepel District Executive Committee +375 2132 3 26 15 |