Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events - 2018

MAY 2018

1st May —  „TRY TO FIGHT LIKE A KNIGHT” – knight fighting show with active participation of the audience. Mini-knight tournament for kids, medieval artilery show, etc. 15.00 – 18.00

2nd May  - „NIGHT CASTLE TOUR WITH GHOSTS” (and a guide) – in Polish only. Early booking necessary.

3rd May  - „POLISH HUSSARS – KNIGHTS WITH WINGS” - mounted knights fighting shows.

6th May  – „MEDIEVAL ATELIER” -  medieval fashion and dancing – you will see medieval fashion show, take part in dancing lessons, have a chance to try on medieval clothes and take photos wearing them. Start at  15.30.

13th May – SUNDAY WITH A GUIDE – guided tour of the castle, every half an hour between 11.00 and 16.00 at no extra cost (just the entrance fee).

20th May – KNIGHT FIGHTING SHOW  -  at 15.30

26th - 27th May -  BARBARIAN INVASION - INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF EARLY MEDIEVAL CULTURE  - a well-known event depicting the life of Slavs and Vikings during the 9th-11th centuries. Come and see craft workshops, jewelery stalls and "epoch" weapons , try the medieval-recipe food, and listen to traditional music live. The program will include spectacular duels, war battles and the Great Battle of the Rulers.

31st May – EAGLE EYE - archery shows with active audience participation, at 15.30

JUNE 2018

1st June  - „NIGHT CASTLE TOUR WITH GHOSTS” (and a guide) – in Polish only. Early booking necessary.

3rd June — KID KNIGHT ACADEMY – knight shows and activities for kids – at 15.30

10th June – KNIGHT RACES - spectacular horse shows set in the realities of the 15th century, at 15.30

17th June  - JOURNEY WITH GANDALF – event for kids and teens at Gora Birow stronghold. The activities include throwing weapons, shooting bows, trying to get through spider's web, avoiding Nazgul and fighting orcs!

24 czerwca - – SUNDAY WITH A GUIDE – guided tour of the castle, every half an hour between 11.00 and 16.00 at no extra cost (just the entrance fee).

29th June - „NIGHT CASTLE TOUR WITH GHOSTS” (and a guide) – in Polish only. Early booking necessary.

JULY 2018

1st July —  „SZWOLEŻEROWIE” –  horse riding shows of the 19th century Polish military riders,  hours 15.30

6th July - „NIGHT CASTLE TOUR WITH GHOSTS” (and a guide) – in Polish only. Early booking necessary.

7th - 8th July —  THE DOOR TO TIME – historical event organized on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of regaining Poland's independence. In one place, various military units and reconstruction groups will be presented, representing the insurgents fighting for the independence of Poland. Presentation of military dioramas, weapons and uniforms from various eras.

13th July - - „NIGHT CASTLE TOUR WITH GHOSTS” (and a guide) – in Polish only. Early booking necessary.

13th,14th,15th July  – Review of small theater forms "FAIRYTALES": workshops and theatrical performances for children and youth performed by the actors of the Pinezka Theaters and Bajkowe Skarbki Śląska (only in Polish)

20th July — - „NIGHT CASTLE TOUR WITH GHOSTS” (and a guide) – in Polish only. Early booking necessary.

22nd July –– SUNDAY WITH A GUIDE – guided tour of the castle, every half an hour between 11.00 and 16.00 at no extra cost (just the entrance fee).

27th July - „NIGHT CASTLE TOUR WITH GHOSTS” (and a guide) – in Polish only. Early booking necessary.

28th - 29th July – AVE CAESAR! – The stronghold on Gora Birow will become the arena of fights between two rival gladiator schools. Roman soldiers will make sure nobody gets hurt. You will see  interesting non-screened duels, get acquainted with Roman battle techniques and choose the winner of the games.

29th July – KNIGHT FIGHTING SHOW  -  at 15.30                      

AUGUST 2018

3rd August — - „NIGHT CASTLE TOUR WITH GHOSTS” (and a guide) – in Polish only. Early booking necessary.

4th – 5th August — 21st  INTERNATIONAL KNIGHT TOURNAMENT - one of the most recognizable historical events in Poland. For the first time the tournament takes place under the patronage of the Knight's Polish Team. The fight of the evening will be a clash of the multiple World Champion in knights fighting - Marcin Waszkielisa with the current Polish Champion Piotr Kriger. The program includes: melee fighting, long sword tournament, wrestling, ladies' run and horse shows. The performance will be complemented by the performance of the Staud band and the spectacular „Battle for the Bridge”.

10th August - „NIGHT CASTLE TOUR WITH GHOSTS” (and a guide) – in Polish only. Early booking necessary.

12th August —  LISOWSZCZYCY – Polish light horse riding military units of the 17th century show, at 15.30

15th August —  THE SUMMER SCHOOL OF MAGIC – all-day fun for children and adults in the company of wizards and magicians. The Birow Hill stronghold will become the seat of well-known and popular figures of the fantasy world. (in Polish only)

17th August - „NIGHT CASTLE TOUR WITH GHOSTS” (and a guide) – in Polish only. Early booking necessary.

19 sierp­nia — – „MEDIEVAL ATELIER” -  medieval fashion and dancing – you will see medieval fashion show, take part in dancing lessons, have a chance to try on medieval clothes and take photos wearing them. Start at  15.30.                           

24 sierp­nia — - „NIGHT CASTLE TOUR WITH GHOSTS” (and a guide) – in Polish only. Early booking necessary.

25 sierp­nia — OGRODZIE­NIEC COMMUNE DAY — an event for entire families with concerts of music stars ended with a spectacular fireworks show.

26^th August — SUNDAY WITH A GUIDE – guided tour of the castle, every half an hour between 11.00 and 16.00 at no extra cost (just the entrance fee).

SEPTEMBER  2018

2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th — KNIGHT FIGHTING SHOW  -  at 15.00