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In autumn, our local buffet day celebrates our local Peipsi Onion, then during spring we celebrate our local fish in all its forms. This seasonal event is not as grand as the one in September, but it is nevertheless special. Local households will open their buffets where at least one of the main dishes is made of Peipsi fish. Buffets are open from 11 am to 4 pm.Map of buffet day will be here about two week before the event.Important:The buffets are open on April 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Buffets are open in any weather. Put on the right clothes yourself, check the weather forecast.Take cash with you, in some places you can pay by card, in others only with cash.VONK (or TYDWY) - take your dishes with you. For example, you can start by taking a drinking cup with you. But if you...

The renowned Alatskivi antique fair, famous across Estonia, will be held for the 19th time in 2025 in the heart of the Onion Route, at Alatskivi. What a fantastic event! The fair will take place next to Alatskivi Castle, in the large outdoor area of the Antique Warehouse, located at Lossi 5.All sellers and buyers of antiques and nature-friendly goods are welcome.The fair will run until 4 PM.Wondering what else to see in the area, where to eat, or where to swim? Visit www.sibulatee.ee.Seller registration: phone +372 506 7605 (Aigne).

Kallaste Fish & Onion Fair has become a traditional late summer event in Kallaste.Held on the last weekend in August every year, it attracts people not only from the local area but also from other parts of Estonia, and even abroad. A range of items are sold at the fair but the crowning gem among them is the famous onion grown on the fields by the Lake Peipus. In addition the fair itself there is a diverse cultural programme including handicraft workshops, traditional cooking, boat rides on Lake Peipus, children's shows and more. The festivities culminate in an evening dance and fireworks.

The tradition of home cafes has become a thing of honor in Estonia in recent years. The Peipus area and Onion Road have also taken up this tradition. In mid-September, the locals will open the doors to their lovely homes and offer the best recipes handed down from generation to generation.This is a day full of joy, good local food, and different meetings with old friends and interesting local people!Here you can find a map of the day: /will be here about two weeks before the event/ (on one layer are buffets, other layers cover other open places and accommodation possibilities).On September 13th, many pop-up buffets will be open in the Onion Route area. The buffets will be set up in home courtyards and gardens. The menus will feature onions, fish, vegetables, mushrooms...

On November 8th, the Onion Route Jar Party will take place, inviting locals to participate as vendors or to enter the competition for the best preserves.We also warmly welcome visitors who wish to stock up their pantries, enjoy local flavors, and support small food producers.