Easter Fair at Běliště – A Look Back

The traditional Easter market at Běliště took place this year from Friday, March 27 to Sunday, March 29, open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The charming setting of the timbered house came alive with a wide range of handcrafted goods by regional vendors, Easter-themed products, and demonstrations of traditional crafts. Visitors also had the opportunity to support the Association of Disabled People of the Železný Brod region and admire the work of students from the local glassmaking school.

The program offered something for all generations. Children could enjoy creative workshops organized by the Mozaika Leisure Centre, the Andílek Family Centre, and Lenka Hřibová’s workshop “No Egg Is Like Another,” while fairy tale performances added to the festive atmosphere. On Friday, Lenka Hřibová presented the short play How Roosters Colored the World, and on Sunday afternoon, audiences enjoyed a puppet parody inspired by the famous Star Wars saga titled Galactic Rift, or How the Empire Didn’t Strike Back, performed by Ruda Hancvencl.

The Saturday program also featured a performance by a wind quintet from the Elementary Art School in Železný Brod, led by teacher Ruda Müller. Each day included live demonstrations of traditional crafts, from lace bobbin-making and patchwork to the braiding of Easter whips.

Once again, the Easter market provided a welcoming space for community gatherings, the discovery of regional crafts, and cultural experiences for visitors of all ages.

The following vendors were presented at the fair:

Marcela Havrdová, Kralupy nad Vltavou (beeswax candles with Easter themes, eggs, wicker wreaths, decorative picks, honey)

M.H. Jewellery, Kralupy nad Vltavou (handmade jewellery using the medieval chainmaille technique)

Divoženka, Semily (macramé products, polymer clay earrings, natural candles and cosmetics)

Šperk ze srdce, Semily (necklaces and earrings, Swarovski crystal hearts)

Jaromíra Horáková, Vyskeř (essential oils from Bewit and Young Living, possibility to create your own perfume)

Rozrazil rezekvítek, Železný Brod (hand-modeled, colourful folk-style ceramics)

Pohostyl, Český Dub (comfortable clothing for children and adults)

WOOK ART, Koberovy (original creations by Kateřina Řezníková from a wood-scented studio, jewellery and wooden accessories)

Jonášová Jana, Koberovy (production of decorative items, jewellery inspired by Gothic, Renaissance, and Art Nouveau styles)

ZaS, Liberec (handmade products: crocheted baskets, plaster decorations)

Koza z Mimoně (original handmade home accessories: shopping bags, oven mitts, tea towels, tablecloths, and more)

Dřevěný šperk, Koberovy (original handmade wooden jewellery)

Keramika Ka, Bozkov (original ceramics by Kateřina Dlabolová, wheel-thrown)

Nausnicky.com, Jablonec nad Nisou (Fimo clay earrings for children and adults, in gift packaging)

Markéta Šimůnková, Jilemnice (wooden decorations, candles, semi-precious stones, handmade soaps)

Okouzlující nezbytnosti, Železný Brod (handmade candles, bracelets, necklaces, wooden products)

Glass figurines and flowers, Železný Brod and surrounding area

Glass products by students and graduates of SUPŠS

Crocheted toys by Stáza

Bilerbin, Lanškroun (homemade syrups, jams, and other natural products)

České pekařství, Lučany nad Nisou (cakes, Easter bread (mazanec), Judas buns, Easter lamb cakes, fritters, pretzels)

Karavana, Mírová pod Kozákovem (spices infused with exotic aromas, homemade)

Cukrárna u Janatů, Turnov (sweet treats)