The next days St Dominic's Fair will bring many different events in the daily program - from the Grand Prix of the Fair through the Pomeranian Social Economy Day, Volunteer Festival after Football Film Festival. They are a perfect complement to commercial and gastronomic zones.
On August 1 and 2 St Dominic's Fair will pass by the competition for the Grand Prix. This year, for the first time, the category for gastronomic exhibitors will join the two traditional categories for handicrafts and craftsmen as well as food delicacies.
The Grand Prix awards have been awarded during St Dominic's Fair since 2001. This is a prestigious competition for all exhibitors. It aims to consistently improve the quality of the presented offers and promote the best exhibitors. Winners receive statuettes and vouchers to buy a stand during next year's event. On Thursday, the jury will personally watch fair stalls and choose the winners in two categories: a good idea - for the best craftsmen and craftsmen, and a good treat - for exhibitors with a food offer.
This year, the Good Taste category has been refreshed, which will allow you to appreciate gastronomic exhibitors. The competition will take place as part of a gastronomic competition, which will take place on Friday at 14. at Przystanek Smaków, on Świętopełka Square. Exhibitors will prepare their dishes in two qualifying rounds. They will be assessed by, among others: authorities in the world of gastronomy: Andrzej Polan and Sebastian Cichy . At. 17, at Świętopełka Square, we will meet the winners of the Grand Prix 2024 during the awards ceremony.
LIVE MORE. POMERANIA
On Thursday and Friday you can visit the Live more stand. Pomerania at the Równość bus stop. This is an initiative coordinated by Invest in Pomerania. Its aim is to emphasize the advantages of the Pomeranian Voivodeship in other regions and abroad by promoting its opportunities for work, study and life.
The project presents the offer of the Pomeranian labor market in key, developing sectors. It builds bridges between business and science, works to improve professional qualifications and build dream development paths.
It also conducts activities for the migrant community, supporting its relocation and settlement process through education and organizing a series of meetings intended for them.
Live more. Pomerania shows broad professional prospects combined with an exciting lifestyle. It's not just a job market, it's a vibrant playground for innovation. Pomerania is a region that combines cutting-edge technology and startup enthusiasm with a vibrant cultural heritage spiced with sand, wind and water.
CELEBRATION OF THE POMERANIAN SOCIAL ECONOMY
Also on Friday, for the second time during St Dominic's Fair , the largest events of the Social Economy Sector in Pomerania will take place on the Heweliusz Square. The goal of the Pomeranian Social Economy Festival is to promote broadly understood social economy, which, as easily, means conducting business activities combining economic and social goals (helps prevent exclusion). The event will be a great opportunity to learn about various organizations from the sector and become familiar with their activities and their direct support.
KOCIEWSKI PAGEMENT
On the same day you will be able to join the march of the inhabitants of Kociewie, who will invite fun with singing and dance. This is a unique element of the Kociewie Festival, as well as St Dominic's Fair . Kociewska music and street dances in colorful Kociewie costumes will bring Kociewie closer as an interesting region, which goes to Gdańsk with its cultural offer. Road route: Green Gate - Długi Targ - ul. Długa - ul. Tkacka - ul. Saint. Spirit - wood market - ul. Kowalska - ul. Korzenna - Hevelius Square. After the procession, the Kociewie Art vernissage will take place - at 18 (Old Town Hall, ul. Korzenna 33/35) and Kociewski Jazz Evening at 19:30.
On Saturday, as part of the first day of the Volunteer Day, the anniversary of the Home Hospice for Children will be celebrated. On that day, at Przystanek Równość, Pomeranian musicians who normally form the band 5/6 will perform on the main stage. Przemysław Radziszewski and musicians from Cappella Gedanensis will also appear
In the tents around the stage, children will be treated to a number of animations and a charity hair cutting event, organized by Rzemieślnik Barber Shop. As the main organizer of the birthday is the Hospice Foundation, visitors will be invited to medical information tents, and the hosts and guests will talk about the history of the oldest home hospice for children in Gdańsk. You can also expect a cake on your birthday.
Since 1994, the integral part of St Dominic's Fair is the International Run of St. Dominica. This is a hit of a sports summer on the coast, recognized in its class as the most attractive running and promotional event in Poland for participants and partners. The event will start at 13:30 at the long market. More at Biegdominika.com
A QUIET PLEAD OF FLAVORS
Saturday will also bring the culinary event Cicha Polana Smaków, a live cooking show with tasting, which will also be a charity event. Experienced chefs – Andrzej Polan and Sebastian Cichy – will host a spectacular culinary show, sharing their skills and kitchen secrets. The event will start at 14 at Świętopełka Square.
HOLIDAYSWSPÓLNOTAWOLONTARIAT.CARITAS.PL
On Sunday, also as part of Volunteer Day, Caritas of the Archdiocese of Gdańsk has prepared many attractions, animations and meetings with special guests, which will be intertwined throughout the day. There will also be concerts and sports competitions on Heweliusza Square. This includes: Freestyle Football, Felipe Alvarado's performance, zGOD and Edzio Rap concerts.
A FAIRY STORY WITH HELIOS: A KNIGHT WITHOUT A HORSE
This unique form of family spending time, shaping artistic sensitivity, in the world of fun, laughter, adventure and theater is included in the Monday program of Przystanek Przygoda z AmberSky. At. Hyde Park will begin at 2 p.m., during which children will be able to present their vocal, dancing, oratorical, skill skills and many, many more. Next, for an hour and a half, there will be thematic workshops, competitions, games, songs and dances. The culmination of the Fairy Tale with Helios will be a theater performance that will start at 4 p.m. "A Knight Without a Horse" performed by the Barnaby Theater.
FOOTBALL FILM FESTIVAL
HOW TO DISTINGUISH A TREASURE FROM A BUBBLE?
Arkadiusz Woźniak, Joanna Lewandowska and Łukasz Barucha - experts and enthusiasts of antiques, will give presentations on the renovation and assessment of the value of old objects. Experts will show you how to professionally restore the shine of antiques. Presentation participants will learn what techniques and materials are the most effective, as well as how to avoid the most common mistakes that can damage valuable items. The second topic will be the art of recognizing real treasures among antiques. Speakers will share their knowledge on assessing the authenticity, historical and artistic value of objects. They will tell you what to pay attention to so as not to be fooled by appearances.
These are just some of the proposals from the rich daytime program St Dominic's Fair . A detailed schedule is available at https://jarmarmkswdominika.pl/program/
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.
