Karpaty na Widelcu 2026

From September 18th to 20th, the Rzeszów Market Square will transform into the most delicious place in the city!
Thanks to one of your favorite festivals, Karpaty na Widelcu.

The guest of honor and ambassador for the event is the irreplaceable Robert Makłowicz, who will once again inspire us on culinary journeys through the Carpathians!

Carpathians on a Fork takes place in the Rzeszów Market Square, where, for a nominal fee, you can sample Carpathian dishes prepared by local chefs in the festival zone. All proceeds from the event are donated to the education of young chefs – students of the Gastronomic School Complex in Rzeszów.

FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Friday, September 18, 2026

2:00 PM–8:00 PM – Carpathian Fair featuring handicrafts and regional products

2:00 PM–8:00 PM – “Flavors of the Carpathians and Polish Wines” Zone

Saturday, September 19, 2026

11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. – Carpathian Fair featuring handicrafts and regional products

11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. – “Flavors of the Carpathians and Polish Wines” Zone

12:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. – “Best Taste of the Region 2026” Contest – Rzeszów School of Economics

1:00 PM–4:00 PM – A series of on-stage conversations at Farny Square: “Conversations Over a Meal” + Carpathian DJ set (DJ MRK)

2:00 PM–4:00 PM – Cooking workshops for children: “Proziak Takes Center Stage,” Rzeszów Cellars

4:00 PM – “On the Trail of Carpathian Flavors” – a meeting with Robert Makłowicz – Market Square Stage

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Carpathian dance party with the band Wowakin (co-creators of the music for the TV series 1670), Market Square Stage

8:30 PM–9:30 PM – Carpathian DJ set (DJ MRK), Market Square Stage

Sunday, September 20, 2026

11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. – Carpathian Fair featuring handicrafts and regional products

11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. – “Flavors of the Carpathians and Polish Wines” Zone

11:30 a.m. – Chefs’ Parade (starting at the multimedia fountain, along 3 Maja and Kościuszki Streets to the Market Square), featuring the Brass Federacja band

12:00 PM – Grand opening of the “Carpathians on a Fork” festival with Mayor Konrad Fijołek and Robert Makłowicz / Presentations of menus from restaurants participating in the festival – Main Square stage

1:00 PM–6:00 PM – Workshop zone, parking lot behind City Hall

1:00 PM–4:00 PM – Family art workshops “Art on a Fork,” parking lot behind City Hall

2:15 PM – Performance by the band “Sanoczanie,” stage on Farny Square

3:00 PM – Concert by Brass Federacja – stage on Farny Square

3:45 PM – ZPiT Resovia Saltans (vocal section), stage on Farny Square

4:15 PM–6:15 PM – Carpathian DJ SET (DJ MRK), stage on Farny Square

5:00 PM – Cooking demonstration by Robert Makłowicz – Main Square stage

6:30 p.m. – Announcement of the results of the “Best Taste of the Region 2026” contest

7:00–8:30 p.m. – Concert by the Rebel Babel Orchestra: “Music from the film *Chłopi*” – Main Square stage

The Carpathians on a Fork event is organized by the City of Rzeszów, Estrada Rzeszowska, and the Mikołaj Spytek Ligęza Economic School Complex in Rzeszów.

Media patrons: Polish Radio Rzeszów, TVP3 Rzeszów, TVP Info, Radio Eska, Radio Eska2, Rzeszów News, Nowiny, Nowiny 24.