Węgliniec hosts the 28th Mushroom Festival

The 28th Mushroom Festival (XXVIII Święto Grzybów) commenced in Węgliniec with an official inauguration at Plac Wolności. The opening ceremony was led by Mayor Mariusz Wieczorek, Gminne Centrum Kultury Director Joanna Gardulska, Zgorzelec Starosta Artur Bieliński, and Lower Silesian Voivodeship Sejmik Vice-Chairman Cezary Przybylski.

The first day of the festival featured a diverse musical lineup, including performances by PRYMA, Gabriel Olko, Pireus, and Janusz Łuczak, concluding with a concert by Roxie and a set by DJ Let’s Twist Again. Additional entertainment included a football trick demonstration by world champion Paweł Skóra and a competitive Village Tournament.

Preceding the main festivities, several sporting events were held, such as the Youth Fishing Competition, the Grzybowy Tour de Węgliniec bicycle rally, the first Grzybowy Nordic Walking event, and the ‘I Run Because I Like the Forest’ race.