Orthodox Easter: Romania’s most important Christian holiday, Easter begins traditionally begins on Saturday evening. Locals prepare special dishes and painted eggs, which are sometimes taken to the church for a special blessing. Resurrection Mass is given just before midnight, after which churchgoers leave with lit candles which they carry home and use to light their own candles. Roast lamb and a sponge cake with poppy seeds and nuts (cozonac) are eaten at the traditional feast.

Festivinum Wine Festival held throughout the month of May, this widely celebrated wine festival visits Bucharest, Constanta, Iasi and Cluj-Napoca. Multiple vineyards from across the countryside come together and present wine enthusiasts with the opportunity to sample their finest vintage. Live music and plenty of entertainment is also scheduled.

Harvest Day Festival: many small villages across Romania host festivals that celebrate the onset of harvest season. In many cases, these celebrations have historic roots dating back two centuries or more. One of the most well-known festivals takes place in Rameti, and features harvest rituals and traditional dances.