Dobele Apple Sack 2026

On 28 November 2026 at 6: 00 p.m. at the Dobele City House of Culture, “Dobeles ābolu maiss” will continue strengthening a 12-year long tradition. Ten middle-generation folk dance ensembles are invited to gather for a joint folk dance concert and at the same time compete for the main prize - the “Dobele Apple Sack”. The ensembles will also have a chance to win the Audience Choice Award.

The concert will feature middle-generation folk dance ensembles from Riga - “DAUGAVA”, “IMANTA”, “MANA ROTAĻA’’, “ROTAĻA XO”,

from Berģi - “MADARA”, “SAIME”,

from Jelgava - “KALVE”,

from Ventspils - “STRAUTUGUNS”,

from Kuldīga - “BANDAVA”,

from Dobele - “DZĪPARS”.

Audience members are invited to bring an apple with them, which they will be able to use to vote for the ensemble that will receive the second major prize - the Audience Choice Award.

The concert is organized by the middle-generation folk dance ensemble “DZĪPARS” of the Dobele City House of Culture and the Dobele City House of Culture, in cooperation with the Culture Administration of Dobele Municipality.

The main prize - a sack filled with apples - will be provided by the State Institute of Horticulture.

Tickets are available at the “Biļešu paradīze” ticket offices. Ticket price: 5 euros.

The event will be filmed and/or photographed, and the material may be used for publicity purposes.