Starting October 3, Pakruojis Manor invites you every weekend to a unique autumn harvest art festival – “Baroque Autumn.” In spring and summer, the manor’s flower beds impressed with blossoms, but this autumn they have become baroque carpets. To create these, over 80 tons of locally grown vegetables and fruits were used. In addition, harvest arches, sculptures, a lively baroque fair, and manor life experiences for the whole family will fill the estate.
The autumn harvest at Pakruojis Manor has turned into Baroque. One theory about the origin of the word “baroque” links it to the Portuguese word barroco – an irregularly shaped pearl. At the festival, each vegetable becomes a pearl. Thousands of these are used to create giant ornaments. “We wanted to see autumn differently – not just as harvest time, but as an incredibly rich creative material. Every vegetable has its own color, texture, and shape. When you combine hundreds of these small natural pearls, you get stunning ornaments you want to photograph and admire for a long time,” shares festival creator Kristina Ivančenko.
Every pattern starts on a computer screen. Later, it’s enlarged to the size of the manor’s flower beds, with every line kept intact. Manor gardeners lay out the ornaments – it’s a precise job that requires patience and focus. A drone monitors the whole process. From above, you can see every line and every small detail. They correct the symmetry until the ornament reaches perfection.
Baroque fair – jugglers, fire Eaters, and the manor’s steward
Baroque spirit will live not only in the ornaments. During the festival, the manor will host a bustling Baroque fair. Stalls will offer manor-grown vegetables, fruits, herbs, honey, bread, cheese, and crafts.
Among the stalls, you’ll meet roaming performers. You might also see a proud gentleman in a hat, introducing himself as the manor steward. The bravest guests can test their aim, strength, and balance, solve character riddles, or help the guards find a mischievous troublemaker hiding in the fair.
Autumn weather – not a problem
Unpredictable autumn weather won’t spoil the festival, because many activities take place indoors. For example, in the manor’s craft workshops, you can visit a beekeeper or a wool felter, capture a vintage photo, or explore the curiosity room. If you want a thrill, take the tour of the Punishments Cellar. Meanwhile, the curious can discover the historic distillery.
A special space will be open for kids, where they can discover Baroque through play and creativity. Afterwards, everyone can warm up with manor-style food featuring pumpkin and cinnamon, accompanied by hot drinks.
More information and tickets
You’ll find more details about the festival on the Pakruojis Manor website.
You can already buy tickets online at a lower price.
