National Fish Festival in Burgas and Sofia: Culinary Delights, Competitions, and Entertainment

30.11.2025 | Burgas

The National Fish Festival promotes fish products and supports Bulgarian fishermen. It includes culinary zones, fish filleting competitions, and entertainment for children. The festival takes place in Burgas and Sofia.

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A National Fish Festival is taking place in Burgas. The event, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, promotes fish and fish products, supporting Bulgarian fishermen, producers, and processors.

The festival is held in the fishing village of “Chengene skele”, where a culinary zone has been set up. Visitors can watch the preparation of various fish dishes, including “mussels with rice”, prepared by Uti Bachvarov. The program includes a fish filleting competition and a race for the “Fastest Fish Butcher”.

Educational workshops, games, and art activities are planned for children. The festival will visit Sofia on Gina Kuncheva Square on December 5th.