Two days of rose exhibitions, a themed market, and expert lectures in the Old Palace and castle courtyard. Theme: Rose-Breeding Dynasties of Germany
Date: 15–16 August 2026
Opening Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Castle Blatna – Bavorovský Palace and the Castle Courtyard
What to Expect
An exhibition of hundreds of cut roses in the Bavorovský PalaceA rich accompanying programme featuring lectures, floristry and folkloreThemed market stalls in the castle courtyardLectures by Czech and international experts on the history and breeding of rosesCreative floral workshops with Dávid Jendrušák (separate admission required)Ceremonial planting of a new Kordes rose at the Chapel Garden (200 metres from Castle Blatna)The Rose from Blatná Gardens competition and the ceremonial announcement of the winner
Exhibition
Hundreds of live exhibits showcasing historic and modern German rose varietiesA traditional collection of roses presented by growers from Blatná and the surrounding regionAn exhibition dedicated to Jan Böhm and his legacy in German rose breedingThe stories of renowned German rose-breeding families and their contribution to rose breeding worldwide
Programme
Saturday, 15 August 2026
09:00 Exhibition opens
10:00 Official opening ceremony in the castle courtyard
10:30 The Most Beautiful Rose Gardens and Rosariums in Germany – Josef Kern (lecture, Bavorovský Palace)
11:30 Folk group performance in the castle courtyard
1:00 PM Ceremonial planting of the Kordes rose at the Chapel Garden
2:00 PM Creative Workshops Full of Roses – creative floral workshop with Dávid Jendrušák (separate admission required)
2:30 PM Thomas Proll – rose breeder from W. Kordes' Söhne (lecture, Bavorovský Palace)
3:30 PM Folk group performance in the castle courtyard
4:00 PM Rose Cuisine – Rose-inspired recipes by Theresa Kern (lecture, Bavorovský Palace)
5:00 PM Folk group performance in the castle courtyard
Sunday, 16 August 2026
09:00 Exhibition opens
10:30 The History of Rose Breeding in Germany – Jiří Malaska (lecture, Bavorovský Palace)
1:00 PM Creative Workshops Full of Roses – creative floral workshop with Dávid Jendrušák (separate admission required)
2:00 PM German Roses and Their Breeders – Jiří Žlebčík (lecture, Bavorovský Palace)
4:00 PM Ceremonial announcement of the winner of the Rose from Blatná Gardens competition (Bavorovský Palace)
Admission
Standard: CZK 180
Reduced: CZK 130 (children aged 6–15, holders of Czech disability cards ZTP and ZTP/P)
Children under 6: Free admission
The floral workshops require a separate ticket and are not included in the admission to the Rose Exhibition.
Organisers: Růže Blatná and Castle Blatna
Programme subject to change.
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