Festival of flowers and movie stars

Festival Program

Each day

When nature is in full bloom and the air is filled with romance and adventure, Pakruojis Manor invites you to the biggest summer celebration – the Flower Festival, which this year will become a blooming open-air film set.

Walking the red carpet, you’ll find yourself in a whirlwind of flowers and stars. A sparkling runway, applause, and camera flashes await – here, everyone can feel like a true movie star.

At Pakruojis Manor Film Studio, you’ll have the chance to EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF CINEMA yourself! Special spaces have been created here where visitors can try out different experiences, act together with actors, create a film, and take part in filming.

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UNEXPECTED FLORAL SCENARIOS

7th SUMMER FLOWER FESTIVAL

The Largest Flower Festival in Northern Europe – unexpected flower colors, melodious names, and unique petal forms subtly captivate visitors’ hearts. From tiny, almost invisible blooms to majestic floral sculptures – we invite you to immerse yourself in a world of blossoms full of surprises.

Cinema Nostalgia and Glamour

Exhibitions, Films and Awards

This summer, among many magical entertainments, we invite you on a journey through time – into the captivating world of Lithuanian cinema.

Lithuanian Cinema History Exhibition

In collaboration with the Lithuanian Theatre, Music and Cinema Museum, we’ve opened a unique exhibition at the manor that offers a glimpse into 100 years of Lithuanian cinema history.

Here, you’ll find original costumes from iconic films, a collection of reproduced film posters, vintage film equipment once used by true cinema masters, and archival footage revealing behind-the-scenes moments from legendary productions.

Photo Story: Tadas Blinda

A never-before-seen photography exhibition dedicated to Lithuanian actor Vytautas Tomkus.

These photos capture behind-the-scenes moments from the filming of the legendary television movie Tadas Blinda, shot right here – at Pakruojis Manor.

“Kruoja” Cinema Hall

In the manor’s “Kruoja” cinema, enjoy scenes from iconic Lithuanian films – full of nostalgia, craftsmanship, and the spirit of the Lithuanian soul.

“Silver Goose” Awards

The highlight of each day’s adventures and impressions – the festive SILVER GOOSE film awards ceremony!

Amid millions of flowers, we celebrate the most creative and audience-pleasing heroes of the day.

Camera flashes, red carpet, fame – get ready for laughter, applause, and unexpected surprises!

MANOR DISCOVERIES AMONG THE FLOWERS

Surprises Every Day

Amid flowers the magic of the 19th century unfolds in the manor, inviting the whole family to experience historical adventures:

The Manor Palace – join a guided tour with the Baroness or explore on your own to uncover the twists of manor history (additional fee);
The Brewery – visit the famous Pakruojis Manor brewery, known as Lithuania’s beer capital, where beer is still brewed by ancient traditions and you can taste the “first-grader,” “second-grader,” and “third-grader”;
The Distillery – explore the distillery founded in the 16th century, where award-worthy spirits are born using unique 19th-century copper stills;
Antique Photography Studio – take part in a 19th-century style photo session and witness the birth of a one-of-a-kind photograph!

Manor Artisan Workshops
(You’ll receive a schedule of which artisans are working that day upon arrival.) Step into the world of dedicated artisans surrounded by flowers:

In the wool workshop, colorful wool is felted into floral decorations, home accents, and accessories;
In the perfumery, floral hydrosols, rose water, and youth elixirs are crafted;
The potter shapes and fires beer mugs, plates, and rustic clay cups, decorating them with botanical motifs;
The beekeeper collects the sweetest flower honey and makes beeswax candles;
The costume designer embroiders a floral dress for the Baroness for a reception and invites guests to admire and learn about late 19th-century costumes and their stories;
The mechanic repairs and demonstrates vintage cars and technical wonders of the manor in the Technical Workshop.

Panopticon. In the Room of Curiosities, you will witness things you’ve never seen — or even heard of — before: dark aristocratic secrets, an anatomy theatre, and a collection of oddities from around the world…

Chamber of Punishments. Feel a chill down your spine in Lithuania’s only Chamber of Punishments, where the guilty face a guillotine and even a still-warm electric chair…

Carriage and Vintage Cars. Take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage or a vintage automobile (additional fee applies);

Technical Workshop. See a real steam engine, invented back in the 19th century, engine tests, and interwar-period tractors.

Manor Farm. Here live horses, geese, ducks, a donkey — and even a CAMEL! In the established Falconry Centre, you’ll find a collection of birds of prey, including the fastest and the largest flying bird in the world!