Manifestations and events

Swimming for the Epiphany Cross

A traditional manifestation that is held every year on the great Christian holiday of the Epiphany, at the city pool.

The day of the liberation of Kursumlija from the Turks

Paying tribute to the heroes who died in the wars for the liberation of Kursumlija from the Turks. It is held every year on the great Christian holiday of the Epiphany in the park in front of the monument “To the Liberators of Kursumlija in the wars of 1877-1878. years”.

Anniversary of the Topplica Uprising

Paying tribute to the fallen heroes of the Toplica Uprising. It is held every year in the village of Mackovac on February 26.

Wolf hunt

It is traditionally held every year in the month of February, with the participation of 350-500 hunters from all over the country. After the chase, a gala dinner is organized with a song, socializing and making new friendships.

The anniversary of NATO aggression

It is held every year on March 24 in the park near the “Monument to the Victims of NATO Aggression”.

New Year’s ethno bazaar

This is a manifestation of cultural-entertaining, humanitarian and competitive character. It is held in April, on Easter week, in Sveta Ana Street. The event aims to preserve tradition and local craftsmanship. Visitors have the opportunity to buy gifts, souvenirs and other handicrafts, enjoy the food and drink of the Toplica region, but also to participate in the competition in knocking Easter eggs.

Malinijada

Economic-tourist event of educational, competitive and entertaining character, which aims to promote raspberries, raspberry products and other berries.

It is held every year in June on a plateau in the city center.

Cultural Summer

The event with a rich entertainment and music program. Traditionally held every year in July.

Kursumlija Guitar Festival

Rock event of entertaining and competitive character. It is held every year in July.

Nemanja days

A manifestation of a medieval character which is held as part of the first endowments of Nemanja. It aims to promote the glorious age of Stefan Nemanja. It is held every year in September on the plateau in front of the monastery of St. Nicholas.

The anniversary of the Iron Regiment

Traditional laying of wreaths as part of the formation of the Second Infantry Regiment “Knjaz Mihajlo”. It is celebrated every year on October 3 in the village of Igrishte in front of the “Iron Regiment” monument.

International photo colony “Devil’s Town”

It was founded in 1977, as the first international colony of art photography in the former SFRY, which is still active today. Thanks to this colony, the Devil’s Town is known today throughout Europe, in America, Australia, China, Japan…

New Year’s ethno bazaar

This is a manifestation of cultural-entertaining, humanitarian and competitive character. Held in late December at St. Anne’s.

The event aims to preserve tradition and local craftsmanship. Visitors have the opportunity to buy New Year’s gifts, souvenirs and other handicrafts, but also to enjoy the food and drink of the Toplica region.

White Church Art Colony

It was founded in 1996 and the founder was the Tourist Organization of the Municipality of Kursumlija. Until 2005, it was called the Art Colony “Lazarica” ​​after the church Lazarica near Prolom Spa, since when it has been called “White Church”, as it was called Kursumlija in the Middle Ages. Even today, she actively works every year, gathering excellent academic painters from all over the country. There is no fixed term during the year, but it is planned separately for each year. It is held once a year and lasts for a week, after which art exhibitions are organized.