Grandmother Ann’s Fair

Grandmother Ann’s Fair is the second, after Barbórka (St Barbara Day), most important feast for the residents of Janów and Nikiszowiec.

Organized on the day of the patroness of the church in Nikiszowiec, it could be associated with a religious holiday. Yet, in fact, Grandmother Ann’s Fair, held since 2009, is an event for everyone – it is a colourful fair, a feast of the estate, which is visited by both the residents and guests from other parts of the city and the region. On this very day Nikiszowiec marketplace, together with the adjacent streets, are filled with stalls with handicraft and local specialities. The inhabitants and tourists are also drawn by such attractions as “keciok”, that is an old- fashioned chain carousel, open air painting, cultural events and family games. Although Grandmother Ann’s Day is only a one-day event, its unique atmosphere and local vibe result in more and more people visiting it year on year, making it a summer edition of winter Nikisz Fair.