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The South Bohemian Museum and the Sub Utraque Association invite you to their now-traditional event in Trocnov. You can look forward to a spectacular battle, the Trocnov Archaeological Open-Air Museum brought to life, demonstrations of medieval crafts, tastings of period cuisine, live music, a falconry show with birds of prey, archery, a medieval fashion show, workshops, lectures, and discussions. Admission is free!

The interactive tours of the Trocnov complex will focus on late medieval cuisine and dining. Find out how people cooked and feasted! You can look forward to reenactors in period costumes, demonstrations of period cuisine, a presentation of dining customs, and, of course, tastings! The program for visitors is organized by the Mensa nobilium group, which specializes in dining, table service, and cooking at a noble court during the 14th–15th centuries.

One of the season’s main events—a must-see in our lineup! We cordially invite you to the Trocnov Festival, taking place on Saturday, September 5, 2026, starting at 10:00 a.m. at the Trocnov Archaeological Open-Air Museum and the Jan Žižka of Trocnov Memorial. Admission is free! What can you look forward to?

What was a medieval wedding and an aristocratic marriage—complete with ceremony and banquet—like in the early 15th century? Immerse yourself in history alongside the Rattenschwanz banner, composed of pikemen—who formed the backbone of the League’s armies—halberdiers, archers, and their entourage: the families of soldiers, artisans, merchants, and others who had their own reasons for following the soldiers into battle.

The aim of the conference is to discuss the role of the sword in human history. What is a sword? When did the sword first appear in our region? What social context is the sword associated with? What is the symbolic role of the sword in various historical eras? How were swords made and how were they used? Did the status of the sword in Central Europe differ from that of swords in Asia? These and many other questions will be discussed at the second interdisciplinary conference, which will follow up on the conference of the same name held in 2022. The third day of the conference, October 3, 2026, will also feature an accompanying program for the general public at the Visitor and Education Center.