Redyk in Szczawnica this weekend. Traffic disruptions and an appeal to tourists

The largest and most famous autumn festival in Poland begins today in Szczawnica. For three days, the spa will be bustling with life.

On the first day, participants can expect performances by regional bands and shepherd's stories. Over the next few days, concerts of regional and folk bands will be held on the outdoor stage under the PKL Palenica cable car and at the final marina of the Dunajec rafting trip in Piaski.

The performers will include: Naso Gròmada from Scownice, Kapela Jaworcanie, Regional Ensemble. Jan Malinowski, the "Z Doliny Grajcarek" Ensemble, the Choir of the Polish Pieniny Rafters' Association, Basia Giewont, Jedla, Dikanda, Pozdrowieni and BUM BUM ORKeSTAR. The star of Saturday's final will be the popular band PECTUS.

The sheep march – the culmination of the event

The biggest attraction of Redyk will be the Saturday march of a large flock of sheep, led by the shepherd Andrzej Majerski. The route of the redyk has remained unchanged for eleven years and leads through the center of the spa. Therefore, the main street of Szczawnica will be completely closed to car traffic.

Traffic disruptions and the authorities' appeal

The city authorities expect a record number of tourists. Due to the increasing popularity of this event, there may be significant traffic problems - warns the mayor of Szczawnica.

The excess of tourists who will come from almost all over Poland to Szczawnica will cause traffic jams from the direction of Sącz, probably as far as Łącko, from the direction of Nowy Targ, almost from Kluszkowce. So I really appeal to you, come to Szczawnica in the morning on Saturday, preferably with an overnight stay, then there will be no problems with getting there - warns the mayor of Szczawnica, Bogdan Szewczyk.

Three days of tradition and fun

Autumn Redyk in Szczawnica is not only a sheep march, but also a celebration of local culture and tradition. For three days, the city will pulsate with the rhythm of music, dance and pastoral heritage, offering unforgettable experiences to both residents and guests from all over the country.

This year's edition promises to be the largest and most spectacular in the history of this event.