July 27, at 10, houses 764 will be opened for the first time. St Dominic's Fair. The Official Opening Ceremony of the Festival of Wonders, whose partner is Energa from the ORLEN Group, will start at 12, in front of the Artus Court, and will culminate in the traditional handing over of the key to the city to merchants and a parade of colorful characters who will walk through the streets of the Main Town. This will be the inauguration of one of the largest and coolest outdoor events in Europe, which will last until August 18.
Opening Ceremony of the St. Fair. Dominika is a tradition of a Gdańsk event that attracts the attention of hundreds of Gdańsk residents and tourists. Ceremonial opening of the 764th St. Fair. Dominika will take place at the doorstep of the Artus Court. It will start at noon. We will find elements related to the Opening Ceremony of the event for years, but also some new items. The highlight will be the handing over of the key to the city gates by the Mayor of Gdańsk, Aleksandra Dulkiewicz. Then, a parade of colorful characters will move along Długa and Tkacka streets, performing genre scenes, until they reach the Równość Stop.
The partner of the Opening Ceremony is Energa from the ORLEN Group, which for another year is together with the St. Peter's Fair. Dominica.
OPENING OF FAIR STOPS
A novelty on the first day of this year's Fair will be the opening of each special stop.
Stop of Flavors on Świętopełka Square
The zone, which no visitor to the Fair will miss, will be opened with the first stall - at 10. This is a space where Polish Regions and Cities will present themselves, inviting Tourists and Residents of Pomerania to visit them. This is where you will find interesting attractions, including: competitions, tastings, exhibitions and a large-format game Spy Guy Pomorski, which will take participants on a journey around the nooks and crannies of the region.
Równość stop on Heweliusza Square
At. At 13, the stop will start with a concert by the band Głos. Around this time, the Opening Ceremony parade will arrive at the bus stop. An hour later, the most colorful and joyful fair event will begin - the Mascot Parade. Amidst the cheerful bustle and sounds of music, Adventure with AmberSky will set off with the fair's visitors towards the Przystanek Przystanek. It will be a spectacle full of colors, laughter and surprises.
Adventure stop with AmberSky at the Fish Market
A magical world of fun and smiles will be opened to the fair's guests, thanks to the mascots that will be presented at the Adventure Stop with AmberSky. We will also see dance shows, scientific experiments conducted by the Hevelianum Science Center, and the lighting of the Olympic torch, which will symbolize the start of the Dominica Olympics. The Helios Cinema invites you to performances of the well-known and beloved Bajkowisko.
Retro stop at Długie Ogrody
When the clock strikes 3 p.m. GRH, the retrospection will begin a spectacle that will show fashion from the 1970s and 1980s. Models dressed in stylish outfits will walk down the catwalk, evoking memories of the fashion creativity of that time. After the show, the models will be available at Przystanek Retro to take souvenir photos with them.
Port Gdańsk pod Żaglami stop on Ołowianka
At. 18, the Port Gdańsk pod Żaglami stop will officially start operating - in its own style. The Pan B band will perform on stage, i.e. four musicians playing pop/rock songs in a blues atmosphere.
Every Saturday of the Fair, at At 9 p.m. we also invite you to the light and music show of the Observation Circle on Ołowianka.
More about the fair stops and the daily event program at jarmarkswdominika.pl
THEMED STREETS OF THE FAIR
Walking between the shopping stands of the St. Fair. Dominika you will find thematic, unique streets.
Uliczka Pomorska:
Location: ul. Wide
Ulica Pomorska is a unique place that will tempt everyone with regional delicacies and natural products. You will be able to meet Pomeranian craftsmen with their beautiful handicrafts. There will also be stands with products and services of entities that combine economics with social sensitivity. Everyone will certainly find something for themselves here.
Graphics and Poster Zone – Digital Art.
Location: ul. Tkacka
Tkacka Street, next to traditional handicrafts, will also bring meetings with digital art. However, the hosts of this innovative zone will not use traditional tools to create an image, but will use computer simulations - creating posters, computer graphics and stained glass windows. At the same time, they will leave visitors free to interpret the works. These are often colorful and bold illusions that will perfectly modernize any interior and present the opening of the Fair's tradition to the world of fantasy and novelty. The digital space successfully debuted at the Fair in 2023.
Polish Fashion Designers Street
Location: ul. Stagniarska
Polish Fashion Zone - for many years, designers have been inviting visitors to the St. Patrick's Fair through unique projects. Dominika to the world of fashion. However, this fashion often goes beyond the boundaries of traditional cuts - although it also draws from the classics. Creators from ul. Straganiarska is guaranteed by individual, most often Polish, projects. Bold and non-obvious designs that will emphasize the identity of anyone who wants to emphasize their personality also through the style of clothing or accessories.
Collectors' zone - historical wonders
Location: Przystanek Retro, ul. Długie Ogrody
It is to Gdańsk that merchants from all over Europe come to trade and exchange historic wonders. This is a place for visitors of all ages to encounter tradition mixed with modernity. The Collectors' Zone is a journey back in time - a treat for enthusiasts of old porcelain and glass, old postcards, paintings, original furniture, jewelry, collectible coins and stamps, and thousands of other historical wonders and trinkets that are waiting to be discovered and deserve further, new history.
Artystyczne Podwale Street
Location: ul. Podwale Staromiejskie and Grobla IV
Artistic Podwale is represented by craftsmen, creators of small workshops and local artists. The assortment they present is an excellent opportunity to encounter classic or more modern art. It is a street with traditional crafts, with the opportunity to buy unique ceramics, jewelry, amber, handmade candles and paintings - not only on canvas - or modern, original trinkets and wonders that perfectly fit the merchant character and history of Gdańsk.
XXIX BREAD FESTIVAL IN GDAŃSK
For 29 years now, one of the important program events of the St. Fair's Fair. Dominica is the Bread Festival. This year's edition will take place on July 28 (Sunday) at Heweliusza Square, offering many attractions and tastings of delicious bread and confectionery. The program on stage and in the program tents will accompany visitors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The 29th Bread Festival is part of the strategy of promoting healthy eating of the Fund for the Promotion of Cereal Grains and Grain Products, which finances it. For artisan bakers, this is an excellent opportunity to build relationships with customers and promote high-quality cereal products, which is part of the trend of consciously planning meals containing good bread. During the Bread Festival, there will be tastings of bakery and confectionery products, you will be able to take part in competitions in which the prizes will be flour and bakery products, and enjoy artistic performances, among others. sing shanties together with the Trzy Majtki Band. The Qfer Theater will provide attractions for younger participants of the Bread Festival. In the consultation zone, experts and dietitians will support those interested in professional knowledge on how to choose the right bread for their daily diet. The organization of this event was possible thanks to the cooperation of the organizing committee, which includes representatives of the Association of Baking Craftsmen of the Republic of Poland, the Guild of Bakers and Confectioners in Gdańsk and MTG. The 29th Bread Festival in Gdańsk is financed from the Fund for the Promotion of Cereal Grains and Grain Products. More at jarmarkswdominika.pl/wydarzenia-specjalne/swieto-chleba/
THE MAIN SPONSOR OF THE FAIR - AMBERSKY INVITES YOU TO DAILY ENTERTAINMENT FOR YOUNG AND OLD
AmberSky is the first ever St. Fair. Dominka is the title partner of Przystanek - Przystanek Przygoda with AmberSky. This is where we will find, among others: Permanent Attractions Zone provided by the main sponsor of the entire event: a maze with puzzles, a sensory cubicle, a relaxation zone, creating string art, an adventurer's passport, a wall of dreams, a Treasure Hunter - rafting on a rushing river - a house with a VR simulator and the Gdańsk Carousel. Regular attractions also include the AmberSky Observation Wheel and the spinning coaster Wirowane Beczki, which can be found on Ołowianka.
It is worth adding that every Saturday of the Fair, at 21:00 AmberSky invites you to the light and music show of the Observation Circle.
FAIR IN THE RESIDENTS' AREA
We would like to remind you that fair traffic organization applies from July 15 to August 25. Details related to changes in the functionality of the streets of the Old Town are available at https://jarmarkswdominika.pl/dla-mieszkancow/ .
We encourage you to go to the St Dominic's Fair by public transport. However, if you choose a car as your means of transport, the organizers encourage you to use the Park&Ride zone located at Plac Zebrań Ludowych - the price of the parking ticket will include a free tram ride to and from the Fair.
Price:
Ticket valid for a maximum of 5 people.
Ticket valid on the route (round trip):
Opening hours of the St Dominic's Fair:
The fair is open all week from 10:00 to 20:00. Additionally, on Fridays and Saturdays, food stands are open until 9:00 p.m.
