The Lithuanian Rural Tourism Association in cooperation with the Latvian Rural Tourism Association "Lauku celotajs" and implementing the project "Development of Agrotourism Products, Fostering Farming Traditions" in Latvia – in Lithuania" (AgriHeritage, LLI-65), invites you to the annual campaign "Open Days in the Village". This promotion is intended for everyone who wants to spend a weekend in the village and get to know the interesting things of life there.
This year, the promotion will take place in Lithuania and Latvia over two weekends - May 4-6. in Latvia and on May 11-13. In Lithuania. The two dates were chosen so that visitors could visit not only the homesteads and farms of their home country, but also the neighboring country.
"This year, as many as 200 different service providers are participating in the campaign, so it is not only a unique opportunity to get to know village life, but also to see with your own eyes how the products that end up on our tables are born: how smoking is done fish is bread baked, what is the milk or honey route," says Linas Žabaliūnas, president of the Lithuanian Rural Tourism Association. Accommodation service providers, craftsmen, bathers, food producers, beekeepers, farmers, castles and estates, museums, community centers, rural restaurants, nature trails and much more. All campaign participants can be found on the campaign page www.atostogoskaime.lt/atviros-dienos-kaime.
Why is it worth traveling during the campaign "Open days in the village"?
First of all, on promotion days, hosts offer specially organized events, entertainment and discounts. In Lithuania, campaign participants entice visitors with various offers, such as: "How to eat a flower nursery", "Listening to a spring bird choir concert", "Pamaris kite festival", "Barefoot to adventure" and many others. Second of all, it is a unique opportunity to visit farmers, who usually spend more time on production or trading in the markets, but this time they will be waiting at the guest house. Thirdly, you will rarely have the opportunity to visit so many different farms and homesteads at the same time, so it is a unique opportunity to go on a trip visiting interesting places throughout Lithuania and Latvia.
Latvian farms and homesteads also participate in the campaign. After visiting both countries, visitors will be able to compare the more beautiful homesteads and tastier rural delicacies. In Latvia, visitors will be able to learn how to make ice cream or the legendary "Karvutė" sweets, take part in "creating a bed of 100 lavenders for Latvia", homemade cheese making and many other educations in educational programs in Latvia. On the occasion of Latvia's centenary, many farms and homesteads invite guests to the "White Tablecloth Festival", where delicacies, concerts, markets of rural goods and sightseeing tours await.
Where can I find offers for the participants of "Open Day in the Village"?
All offers of the promotion can be found on the "Open days in the village" promotion website: atostogoskaime.lt/atviros-dienos-kaime. Here is a map, descriptions of all farms and homesteads with special offers, owners' contacts and tips on how to plan a day trip or more. Additional information about Latvian farms can be found here: atostogoskaime.lt/about-action-open-days-in-the-village/action-participants.
A printed map of the Latvian and Lithuanian campaign with farm and homestead offers and contact information can be picked up free of charge at the office of the Lithuanian Rural Tourism Association (K. Donelaičio str. 2-201, Kaunas) and at Circle K gas stations in the largest cities in Lithuania and Latvia (a list of gas stations, where available pick up a map).
Visitors are requested to inform the hosts of their visit so that they can plan the reception of the guests. It is also recommended to check the visiting time of each homestead or farm on the days of the promotion!
The contest is a chance to win 100 euros
The Lithuanian Rural Tourism Association invites visitors to capture the most beautiful moments of their trip and participate in the competition. The goal of the contestant is to visit as many campaign participants as possible in both countries and win a gift voucher worth 100 euros for recreation in the Lithuanian countryside. More information: http://www.atostogoskaime.lt/konkursas.
