Kazyukas Fair

Traditional craft fair dedicated to the patron saint of Lithuania. Casimerasu is held annually on the first weekend of March.

Hundreds of craftsmen from all over the republic take to the streets of the city on the day of St. Casimir. He is considered the patron saint of all Slavic masters. It was on this day earlier on the territory of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania the first after the long winter fairs were held. Folk craftsmen exhibited their best goods. It was believed that as the auction will go on Kazyuki, so folk craftsmen will earn a year.

Ceramics, products made of leather, straw and metal, everything that according to popular beliefs Saint Casimir loves, anyone can buy. At the feast in honor of St. Casimir, the main attributes of the holiday are gingerbread with excerpts from the Gospel and specially decorated branches of the willow – “casimirki”.

The best weavers, blacksmiths, potters, weavers, carvers and other artisans from all over Lithuania gather at the Kazyukas Bazaar. A cheerful noise is also raised by musicians and traders offering to eat and drink. In urban markets, streets and squares, many handicrafts are traded. Among the most popular are wooden and thatched household utensils, products made of clay, amber and leather.

Venue: Vilnius Old Town, Town Hall Square, squares of K. Sirvidas and Rudninku, streets of Piles, Djøyi, Vokechu and Rudninku. Various events are also held in other cities and towns in Lithuania.