Festival BAROQUE AUTUMN
ATTENTION! On weekends, during the event, online ticket sales are unavailable from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
ATTENTION! WEEKDAY TICKETS are valid from October 19 to 23, as well as on the remaining Mondays and Fridays of October. Entry is through the gate on the Traktierius Tavern side.
When the abundance, splendour, extravagance, ornamentation and surprises characteristic of the Baroque era meet the richest season of the year and the creative team of the manor… an unprecedented, large-scale autumn harvest and art festival, BAROQUE AUTUMN, is born in Lithuania.
During the festival, the richness of autumn, enhanced by human creativity and imagination, transforms the manor into one grand and magnificent autumn stage. It features not only intricately winding Baroque carpets made of nature’s bounty, elegant arches created from natural materials, sculptures and harvest compositions, but also an engaging and bustling Baroque market, unexpected colourful characters and aristocratic manor-life experiences for the whole family.
Be enchanted by what nature has grown and what people have created!
AT THE FESTIVAL
GIANT BAROQUE ORNAMENTS AND AUTUMN DECORATIONS
The manor’s flower beds, which delighted visitors with their blooms in spring and summer, have taken on a completely different form this autumn. In their place are enormous ornamental carpets made from autumn produce, unlike anything seen elsewhere in the world in their scale. They feature the symmetry, flowing curves, botanical motifs and lavishness characteristic of the Baroque style. Everything that has grown in gardens, vegetable patches and fields has been transformed at our manor this autumn into impressive-scale open-air art.
Arches of autumn decorations, elaborate harvest compositions, winding patterns made from nature’s bounty and the centuries-old manor park turning golden will invite you to marvel and endlessly admire every autumn moment at the manor.
ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
IMMERSE YOURSELF IN THE BUZZ OF THE BAROQUE MARKET
At the market, a true spectacle of sights and flavours awaits – from colourful jugglers to fire eaters, from the finest produce of the manor farm to delicacies. There will be no shortage of unexpected, playfully cheeky characters, music, Baroque discoveries and the colourful bustle of manor life.
Manor farm and autumn produce. The richly decorated stalls will showcase produce grown or made on the manor farm: vegetables, fruits, herbs, honey, bread, cheeses, fish, treats and handicrafts. The vendors will loudly praise their goods, invite you to taste and bargain, and share more than one amusing story about their origins.
Wandering performers and unexpected characters. Wandering circus performers will also appear at the market. You will encounter a juggler, a fire eater and a breathtaking knife thrower. The performers will appear unexpectedly in different locations, involving the audience in their tricks. You may even meet a proud gentleman in a hat introducing himself as the manor’s steward.
Games and challenges for visitors. The bravest will be able to test their accuracy, strength or balance, solve riddles posed by the characters and help the guards find a scoundrel hiding somewhere in the market.
Nothing at the Baroque market will happen quietly or conventionally: a vendor may suddenly burst into song, while a fortune teller may predict a delicious purchase. It will be a lively, noisy and colourful world that visitors will not simply observe – they will become part of it.
THE MOST EXCITING AUTUMN ACTIVITIES AND DISCOVERIES FOR LITTLE ONES:
🎃 Pumpkin Decorating
Little hands – big imagination! Children can decorate pumpkins, create funny faces for them and turn them into colourful autumn characters.
🎨 Face Painting
An apple, a carrot, a forest gnome or perhaps a mysterious autumn hero? Colours and imagination will let children become whoever they wish, at least for a little while.
🏃 Games and Fun Races
Running, competing, laughing and testing their agility – little ones will enjoy a variety of games and fun autumn races.
🐐 Meeting the Animals of the Manor Farm
The manor farm animals will be happy to meet the visitors and receive a little treat from their hands. Children can get to know the animals up close, pet them and feed them. The manor farm is home to horses, a donkey, calves, sheep, goats, geese, chickens, turkeys and other animals.
🍎 Autumn Treats and Baroque Market Characters
After all the fun, it’s time for a tasty break. The festival will offer plenty of autumn treats, delicious goodies and flavours loved by little ones. And at the Baroque market, you’ll meet colourful and unexpected characters – from a juggler to a fire-eater and a fortune-telling witch.
☕ Warm Drinks
On a cooler autumn day, a cup of warm drink will warm little hands and rosy cheeks – making it cosy whatever the weather.
Baroque Autumn – a weekend when little ones can not only see autumn, but also create it, taste it, discover it and have fun surrounded by its vibrant colours.
BAROQUE DISCOVERIES WITH THE MANOR’S CRAFTSMEN
At the Wool Manufactory, Baroque ornaments will be felted from wool. Every visitor will have the opportunity to felt a small ornament and contribute to the creation of a shared Baroque tapestry, creating their own small section or detail.
At the Beekeeper’s Workshop – candles decorated with Baroque ornaments, wax medallions with herbs and honey perfumery – an introduction to the aromas of honey, wax, propolis, bee bread, herbs and more.
At the Manor Photo Studio, those wishing to capture themselves in an old-fashioned photograph will have the opportunity to step into a living Baroque painting, recreating one of the most famous works of an artist from the period.
At the Costume Atelier, the manor’s costume designer will introduce visitors to Baroque fashion, costumes, accessories and details.
At the Distillery – discover the manor’s historic distillery and its unique, award-winning flavours.
At the Manor Flavours Shop, you will be surprised by smoke-infused flavours – cheeses, salt, sauces and other delicacies. Those looking for more intense sensations can try spicier seasonings and unexpected flavour combinations.
At the Panopticon, the mysterious side of the manor is revealed – becoming even more intriguing as the autumn shadows grow longer.
TOURS
Punishment Cellar.
Get chills in the only Punishment Cellar in Lithuania, where wrongdoers await a guillotine and even an electric chair that is still warm…
Distillery.
Visit the distillery established in the 16th century, where today unique 19th-century copper distillation vessels are used to create award-worthy flavours.
SELF-GUIDED VISITS:
Machinery Workshop.
See a genuine steam engine invented back in the 19th century, demonstrations of old engines and interwar tractors.
Brewery.
Visit the famous brewery of Pakruojis Manor, known as Lithuania’s beer capital, where beer is made according to old traditions and you can still discover the “first”, “second” and “third” brews.
Vintage Car Garages.
Here you will see an impressive collection of unique vintage cars and trucks, including the Daimler DJ260, Citroen DS23 Pallas, Fordson 5 CWT Van, Ford Model T Tudor, Citroen Rosalie and others.
Vintage Arcade Hall.
Visit the only hall in the Baltic States dedicated to the world’s earliest gaming machines from the Prohibition era and legendary pinball machines. The collection features more than 50 different vintage games.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES, IF YOU WISH:
Manor Palace.
During a tour with the Baron/Baroness or independently, discover the twists and turns of the manor’s history (additional fee).
Cabinet de Secret.
An opportunity to delve into the untold history of the aristocracy and discover intriguing details about the secret side of high society life (additional fee).
TICKETS
WEEKEND TICKETS |
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On-site |
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Adult (1 pers.) |
14 Eur |
16 Eur |
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| Children (from 6 years old), students, seniors, and people with disabilities (1 pers.) |
12 Eur |
14 Eur |
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| Children under 6 years old |
Free of charge! |
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WORKING DAY TICKETS |
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Price (1 pers.) |
Online |
On-site |
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Adult (1 pers.) |
10 Eur |
10 Eur |
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| Children (from 6 years old), students, and people with disabilities (1 pers.) |
9 Eur |
9 Eur |
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| SENIORS |
8 Eur |
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ATTENTION! On weekends, during the event, online ticket sales are unavailable from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
ATTENTION! WEEKDAY TICKETS are valid from October 19 to 23, as well as on the remaining Mondays and Fridays of October. Entry is through the gate on the Traktierius Tavern side.
Mondays at the festival – SENIORS’ DAY! Seniors can get tickets for JUST €8 (available for purchase on-site).
The following guests may participate in the festival free of charge:
• A person with a Group I disability and one accompanying person. A document confirming the disability must be presented at the entrance.
• A child with disabilities and one accompanying person.
• Seniors aged 80 and above. Proof of age must be presented at the entrance. If accompanied by another person, the accompanying person must purchase a ticket.
OPENING HOURS
🗝 Weekdays (from Monday to Friday):
– The grounds open at 12:00
– The ticket offices close at 18:00
– The grounds close at 18:30
🗝 Saturdays and Sundays:
– The grounds open at 12:00
– The programme starts at 14:00
– Artisans work until 17:30
– The ticket offices close at 18:00
– The grounds close at 18:30
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