Cleveland Kurentovanje includes an entire week of programming!
2026 Events Schedule
Kurent Jump
The awakening of the KURENTI! This ticketed event usually sells out, so get your tickets while you still can!
Slovenian Virtual Cooking Demo with Slovenian Union of America: Kolački and Žlinkrofi (Slovenian Dumplings)
Join us for a virtual Slovenian cooking class featuring members of the Slovenian Union of America (SUA), highlighting two treasured Slovenian and Slovenian-American baked traditions.
Slovenian Feature Film: “This is a Robbery!” (To je rop!)
Join us for a film screening and a complimentary popcorn treat & online screening as part of the Cleveland Kurentovanje Slovenian Mardi Gras arts and culture festival, of “This is a Robbery!” (To je rop!).
In Celebration of Prešeren Day: An Adaptation of Ivan Cankar’s Madam Judit (Monodrama)
In honor of Prešeren Day, Slovenia’s national day of culture, the Consulate General of Slovenia in Cleveland, in collaboration with Cleveland Kurentovanje, is proud to present a moving theatrical experience: a monologue performance of Madam Judit, adapted from the celebrated work of Slovenian writer Ivan Cankar, starring Gaia Visnar as Madam Judit.
Slovenian Craft Wine Tasting
Raise your glass and join us in toasting to tradition, community, and a good cause at our Slovenian Craft Wine Tasting!
"Together We Can Do It! George Voinovich and the Work of Government" Exhibit Opening & Panel Discussion
Join us for Together We Can Do It! George Voinovich and the Work of Government, an exhibition opening and panel discussion that celebrates the life, leadership, and legacy of George Voinovich (1936–2016), a proud Clevelander whose heritage shaped his strong commitment to public service and global cooperation.
"Masks: From Ritual to Carnival" - Slovenian Mask traditions during Mardi Gras with Miha Špiček, from the Slovene Ethnographic Museum
In his talk, Miha Špiček, the Head of the Documentation Department at the Slovene Ethnographic Museum and an expert dealing with Slovenian Carnival (Shrovetide) customs, will explore how carnival customs evolved from ancient ritual practices into the lively celebrations in Slovenia.
Learn to Polka Night
Dancers of all skill levels welcome! Join Cleveland Kurentovanje, Folklorna Skupina Kres, and Ansambel Triglav for some Polka lessons!
8th Annual Kurent Dash 5k
The 8th Annual Kurent Dash is back with NEW! custom race bibs! Register today to run your bells off with us!
14th Annual Cleveland Kurentovanje Festival and Parade
Everything you need to know about the 14th Annual Cleveland Kurentovanje!