The ‘Răvășitul oilor’ Festival in Bran, 2025

Autumn 2025 brings back one of Romania’s most beloved traditions: the ‘Răvășitul oilor’ Festival in Bran. The event will take place at the foot of the legendary Bran Castle, blending history, folklore, and authentic rural life in a celebration of community.

What to expect this year?

• Tastings of traditional foods: fir bark cheese, balmoș, sheep pastrami, and freshly pressed grape must;

• Folk performances, with colorful costumes and dances that showcase Romania’s cultural richness;

• The symbolic distribution of sheep, when shepherds return the flocks to their rightful owners;

• Awarding shepherd dogs, a heartfelt moment honoring the courage and loyalty of these animals.

  
  

  

  Răvășitul Oilor Festival in Bran 2025 - traditional foods, shepherds with sheep, folk dancers, and Bran Castle in the background

  
  

In 2025, the ‘Răvășitul oilor’ Festival promises not just a cultural spectacle but also a full tourist experience - one that invites visitors to feel the heartbeat of the mountains, the warmth of Bran’s people, and the authentic taste of Romanian heritage.