**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT**
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The Kurent Jump marks the awakening of the Kurents for Cleveland Kurentovanje weekend and will take place on Friday, February 25, 2022! Don’t forget your coats and hats – this cold-weather spirited event will be held outdoors in the courtyard of the Slovenian National Home (6417 St. Clair Ave).
Doors will open at 5:30PM for this 21+ Adults Only event. Get ready to dance in those winter boots because the Chardon Polka Band is ready to jam in our tent from 6:30PM to 10:00PM. Tavcar’s catering will return this year with our favorite Golaž (goulash), vegan soup, and strudel available for purchase. Don't forget to stop at the cash bar and grab some wine, a beer, or soft drink to wash it down with! We expect that all the singing and dancing should make enough noise to wake up the Kurents around 8PM.
The Kurent Jump is traditionally the first time that the Kurents appear in public, with their bells loudly ringing as they dance around a bonfire, initiating the Kurents’ mission of chasing away winter to make way for spring. The Kurent Jump is a phenomenon that has emerged in recent times in Slovenia and has been part of our festival for the past seven years. Don’t miss the fun here, Cleveland-style.
Tickets will go on sale to those registered for the Cleveland Kurentovanje email newsletter during our exclusive Pre-Sale. Tickets will then be released to the general public a few days later as supplies last. There is a limited number of tickets available for this event so be sure to get yours before it sells out! To register for the Cleveland Kurentovanje mailing list, click here.
What your ticket includes:
- Entry to the Kurent Jump Event
- Initial 2022 sighting of the Kurents
- Jammin’ with the one and only Chardon Polka Band