From Oct 3–24, 2026, sheep descend from mountain pastures in Podhale, Pieniny, and Gorce towns. The largest drive is in Szczawnica, lasting Oct 8–10, and Zakopane's procession from Kuźnice to Antałówka is on Sunday, Oct 11, at 11:30.
Zakopane: from Kuźnice to Antałówka
Even more attractions await you on Sunday, October 11 during the autumn sheep drive in Zakopane, led by shepherd Andrzej Staszel “Furtek” and his son Wojciech from Kuźnice to Antałówka. The procession starts at 11:30 in front of Bacówka in Kuźnice, continues along Karłowicza Street, Koziniec Road, and Antałówka Road to the church in Antałówka, where sheep and shepherds are blessed. The Bartuś Obrochta Regional Ensemble sings, Paweł Łojas plays the trombita; organized by the City of Zakopane.
📍 October 4 – 1:00 PM, Siwa Polana (Polaniarski Osod); near Szymoszkowa Glade, Zakopane
📍 October 8–10 – Szczawnica (Great Sheep Drive October 10, 1:00 PM)
📍 October 10 – 9:00 AM, Filipy Glade, Koninki
📍 October 11 – 11:30 AM, Bacówka in Kuźnice → church in Antałówka, Zakopane; Nowy Targ
📍 October 17 – Dzianisz; Czorsztyn-Ski, 30A Kamieniarska St., Kluszkowce
📍 October 24 – Stare Bystre