St. Dominics Fair in Gdansk!
One of the highlights of the Tri-citys events calendar is St. Dominics Fair, held every year in the streets of Gdansks Old Town.
The history of the fair goes all the way back to the 13th Century when crowds of merchants from Germany, France, England and even Spain and Portugal made their way to Gdansk to ply their trade. At the same time troupes of circus acts, acrobats, magicians and actors arrived to bring a festival air to proceedings.
Today St. Dominic's Fair continues along the same lines, combining its commercial aspect with a rich programme of cultural, sports and entertainment events. Boat races, theatre productions, Gypsy bands, parades, pageants and fireworks will accompany the selling of every souvenir, trinket, antique and work of art under the sun.
St. Dominic's Fair will run from 29th July to the 20th of August in 2006. Check out the official website for more.
