Podlaskie · Wysokie Mazowieckie County

A weekend of shepherds’ horns in Ciechanowiec

Competition heats, the gala concert and the Easter Egg Museum on 28–29 November, with an optional Friday session with instrument makers.

27 November 2026 – 29 November 2026 · confirmed dates

Illustration: Wieś świętuje

Listen for ligawki, trombity, bazuny and other traditional shepherds’ horns. For a day trip, choose Saturday for the competition heats or Sunday for the gala concert.

Itinerary by Wieś świętuje · sources checked on 15 November 2026. Adjust the plan and book services separately.

45th Kazimierz Uszyński Shepherds’ Instrument Competition ↗

27 November 2026 – 29 November 2026 · confirmed dates

Check the scheduled dates and conditions for the event. Adjust independent visits to the weather, opening hours and your pace.

Calculate driving distance from your starting point ↗

28 November · competition heats at the Museum of Agriculture

  1. Saturday · ligawki and other shepherds’ horns

    Arrive at the Museum of Agriculture before 10:00 for the ligawka heats and stay for the other horn categories in the afternoon. If the Easter Egg Museum is open during the competition, stop by between performances.

    Drive to Easter Egg Museum ↗

28–29 November · competition heats and finale

  1. Saturday, 28 November · ligawki and other shepherds’ horns

    Start at the Museum of Agriculture, Pałacowa 5. The programme lists the ligawka performance heats from 10 am to noon, followed by other horn categories in the afternoon. If you are visiting the Easter Egg Museum, ask the ticket office about access during the competition.

    Drive to Easter Egg Museum ↗

  2. Sunday, 29 November · gala concert and results

    Mass is scheduled for 10 am at the Church of the Holy Trinity. The gala starts at the Museum of Agriculture at 11:30 am, followed by the results at 12:30 pm. Allow time to walk from the church to the museum.

    Drive to Church of the Holy Trinity ↗

Where to look for accommodation

Ciechanowiec

Stay in town for easy access to Saturday’s competition and Sunday’s programme at the church.

Suggested stay: 26 November 2026 – 30 November 2026

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Nearby places

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Museum of Agriculture, Ciechanowiec

Easter Egg Museum

The permanent collection displays decorated eggs from Poland and around the world, with techniques ranging from wax to coloured paper.

Ask the ticket office about exhibition access during the competition and the current rules for visiting interiors.

Museum of Agriculture · exhibition details ↗

Ciechanowiec

Church of the Holy Trinity

The Sunday programme starts here before moving to the Museum of Agriculture.

Mass is part of the programme. Check access with the parish if you want to see the interior outside the service.

Museum of Agriculture · Sunday programme ↗

Before you leave

  • If you can arrive on Friday, the museum lists a session with instrument makers from Poland, Romania and Slovakia from 4 to 8 pm.
  • Check spectator access with the organiser, and confirm the prices and opening hours for separate exhibition visits. The museum offers English-language tours by advance phone booking.
  • Check the latest programme before travelling. The church and museum are in town, and parts of the open-air museum visit are outdoors.

Planning questions

When does the event take place?

27 November 2026 – 29 November 2026 · confirmed dates. Check the sources and programme on the event page.

Can I adapt the itinerary to my free time?

Adapt independent visits and choose one itinerary. For the event itself, follow the organizer’s dates and conditions, including any required course duration.

Where can I book accommodation and visits?

Use the options in the guide and check availability for your dates.

Sources

Festival sources and editions ↗