Lyutenitsa festival in Logodazh village near Blagoevgrad

Logodazh village in Blagoevgrad municipality is hosting the 4th festival of lyutenihtsa.

Autumn in Bulgaria comes with the smell of roasted peppers and attention to lyutenitsaThe event, organized by the mayor’s office and the Ivan Chaushki -1934 chitalishte (community culture club) is taking place on 30 August, 2025, from 6 PM in the school yard.

Visitors will be able to taste lyutenitsa made using an old traditional recipe over an open fire, as well as bread baked using 100-year old yeast. The festival also includes a diverse folklore programme. “The lyutenitsa festival in Logodazh has already made a name for itself as one of the most colourful locals events, combining culinary tradition and the authentic Bulgarian spirit,” the organizers say.  

The traditional Bulgarian lyutenitsa is a kind of relish, typically made out of roast red peppers and tomatoes, to which some other vegetables are added such as aubergine, carrots and onions. The mixture is blended, garlic and salt are added and it is boiled or fried in cooking oil until the desired density is attained.

Edited by Miglena Ivanova
Translated and posted by Milena Daynova
Photos: BTA