Spring begins, symbolically, with a red-and-white thread and the promise of a new beginning. From Neo-Gothic castles and emblematic museums to historic squares, Transylvanian villages, and medieval fortresses, the Mărțișor fairs bring together craftsmen, artists, and communities who carry forward one of Romania’s most beloved traditions. Along the cultural routes of “Attractive Romania,” February and early March become an invitation to travel among symbols, stories, and carefully handcrafted objects, each mărțișor carrying the identity of the place it comes from.

March 1, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sturdza Castle, Miclăușeni

Welcome spring to Miclăușeni! Local artists and producers prepare mărțișoare and other handmade creations for visitors, perfect gifts to offer the special women in your life. Free entrance.

 February 20–22, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 6 Crișan Street, Baia Mare, Romania

Imagine an art gallery transformed into a universe of spring. This is the 17th edition of “Mărțișor cu Dor” in Baia Mare, where some of the most talented creators gather with unique mărțișoare crafted with soul, passion, and respect for tradition. A mărțișor purchased here is not just a symbol, but a small work of art that supports the local creative community. Whether you are looking for a special gift or a distinctive accessory for yourself, “Mărțișor cu Dor” is the place where you will truly feel spring. Free entrance.

February 18 – March 8, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Mândra, Brașov County

Each spring, the delicate lacework of the lace-makers from Mândra, Brașov County, is transformed into mărțișoare—small pieces that actively support free educational projects for the village children. A handmade jewelry piece crafted from cotton, silk, hemp, linen, wool dyed with red onion skins, or macramé costs 25 lei. A special fair organized by people who remain faithful to traditional crafts and well-made things.

 February 20 – March 8, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Cluj-Napoca

Between February 20 and March 8, Union Square in Cluj-Napoca becomes a place where traditions come to life, spring colors blend harmoniously with authentic crafts, and a festive atmosphere brings joy to every heart. The “Spring Traditions – Celebrate Romanian Style” fair invites you to discover the mastery of local artisans, their unique creations, and the stories behind each handmade object. Whether you are looking for a special Dragobete gift or an authentic mărțișor, you will find here the most beautiful symbols of spring.

February 21–22, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, 8 Apollonia Hirscher Street, Brașov

The 4th edition of the Mărțișor and Adornments Festival of Țara Bârsei will take place on February 21–22, 2026, at the Reduta Cultural Centre in Brașov. For two days, 28 talented artisans will showcase their creations, presenting the beauty of meticulous, passionate craftsmanship. Visitors are invited to discover and purchase handmade mărțișoare and adornments, folk art objects, and creations inspired by the region’s cultural heritage. The festival program also includes craft workshops, live demonstrations, product presentations, and recitals of old Romanian music performed by the participating folk artisans.

 February 23 – March 8, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, 28–30 Kiseleff Road, Bucharest

So old and yet never outdated, the mărțișor awaits you to discover its secrets at the fair hosted at the Village Museum in Bucharest. As every year, folk craftsmen and visual artists will display their most beautiful mărțișoare, ready to be offered to your loved ones. Access is based on the museum entrance ticket.

February 23 – March 1, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM, 48 bis Mitropolit Varlaam Street, Focșani

Spring begins at the Vrancea Cultural Centre with the 16th edition of the Mărțișor Fair. Entrance is free, and the atmosphere is dedicated to tradition, symbolism, and the joy of a new beginning. On Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM, the symposium “The Significance of the Mărțișor: Symbols, Beliefs and Superstitions” will take place, featuring guest speaker Doina Ișfănoni – associate professor, PhD, ethnologist, art historian, and expert in ethnographic heritage.

 February 23 – March 1, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1 Decembrie 1918 Street 1, Călărași

“Spring Symphonies with a Mărțișor Thread” in Călărași is an event dedicated to creativity, tradition, and the joy of creating together. Workshops for making mărțișoare and greeting cards will take place in scheduled groups. At the end, participants will take home small gifts made by their own hands.

 February 25 – March 1, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Medieval Citadel of Bistrița

From February 25 to March 1, the Artisans of Spring await you on the pedestrian street in Bistrița to reveal the deeper meanings of their handmade creations, produced in Bistrița-Năsăud—from traditional models to modern reinterpretations. Choose to offer a mărțișor that keeps tradition alive and supports the local community.

 February 25 – March 1, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Bucharest

For 25 years, at the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant, the legend of the mărțișor has been spun, woven, drawn, carved, chosen, and gathered each year around the red-and-white tasselled thread, transformed into a blooming world populated by heroes and imaginary creatures. Celebrate the arrival of spring through creativity and beauty, and discover numerous artists, folk craftsmen, and talented students offering unique mărțișoare, perfect to give or to keep.

 February 27 – March 1, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Brașov Citadel

Locals and tourists alike will enjoy a wonderful fair featuring gifts and handmade artistic creations inspired by Romanian traditions. It is a perfect opportunity to admire and promote local crafts, support artisans, and purchase traditional Mărțișor-specific objects, handicrafts, and jewelry.

 February 27, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Saschiz, Mureș County

Each year, the Women’s Neighborhood Association, with the support of the Saschiz Town Hall, organizes “Mărțișor de Saschiz,” an event featuring handcrafted mărțișoare made by its members. Part of the proceeds supports the community kitchen “Bucate din Vecinătate.”

Whether you choose to explore a fair in a historic square, a prestigious museum, a cultural center, or in the heart of a traditional village, every stop along the “Attractive Romania” routes offers you the chance to give an authentic mărțișor and support local communities that keep the art of handmade craftsmanship alive. Turn the beginning of spring into a travel experience and let yourself be carried away by the charm of these events, which year after year remind us how beautifully tradition, creativity, and the joy of being together intertwine.