Jelgava Regional Tourism Centre (JRTC) invites everyone to the annual Vecpilsēta Street Festival on 15 August.

This year, the festival will take place throughout the entire Vecpilsēta Street Quarter, offering a full day of activities for visitors of all ages. Guests will be able to join guided tours, participate in creative workshops, enjoy performances by amateur groups, experience a foam party, and end the evening at a free open-air dance with the band "Deserts".

From 11:00, visitors will be welcomed by the romantic melodies of a barrel organ player. The festival will also feature a restored RAF minibus from the Anru Motors historic vehicle collection, the iconic car from the film "Mirage", the photo exhibition "Then and Now", and an exhibition of summer plein-air works by students of Jelgava Art School. A photo booth and photo wall will be available throughout the day.

Families can enjoy a dedicated children's programme including farm animals, rides, attractions, pony rides, a children's train, creative workshops, face painting, hair braiding, Kamishibai paper theatre performances and a foam party.

Throughout the day, visitors can explore a market of local producers and artisans, attend concerts, workshops and demonstrations featuring traditional crafts, fruit tree care, yarn dyeing, restoration and screen printing. Guided tours of the historic quarter will also be available.

The festival concludes with a musical afternoon and a free open-air dance featuring the band "Deserts".

Traffic restrictions: On 15 August, from 08:00 to 20:00, Vecpilsēta Street, part of Jāņa Asara Street and part of Krišjāņa Barona Street will be closed to traffic. Parking will not be permitted within the event area during this time. Visitors are encouraged to park in nearby streets, such as Dobeles Street.

Please note that photography and video recording will take place during the event for publicity and public information purposes. Political advertising and campaigning are not permitted.

I am a Jelgava native, and I feel deep respect and admiration for my beloved city, its rich history, cultural heritage, and the personalities who have “left their mark” here. I believe that cultural history is not just a collection of dry facts in books, but fascinating stories waiting to have the “dust blown off” them.

My passion is research. I enjoy spending time with books and various sources of information to discover both well-known and lesser-known details about my city. I search for new facts about its personalities, places, and events, which I can later share with others, making each tour a unique experience for you. I want to show that Jelgava has countless “golden threads” worth hearing and seeing, because even the most familiar place holds secrets if you know how to look for them.

As a guide, I offer not only a tour but also a shared journey of discovery, where facts intertwine with the joy of exploration. My stories and routes are created in motion — they are alive, evolving, and always adapted to your wishes.

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