Vlčkov can be discovered through its village history and two recurring cultural events: in May, the music festival “Putování za studánkami” is on the calendar, and on 28 October, the event “Putování za tradicemi první republiky.” The village also has a chapel, the T. G. Masaryk Memorial and preserved folk-architecture buildings. You can plan your trip around a specific event date or discover the village through its historical and rural character.

A village by the stream and on a cycle route

Vlčkov stretches along the north bank of the Vlčkovský potok. Cycle route CT 4145, from Sloupnice to Kozlovský kopec, also passes through the village. If you are planning a cycling trip along this route, check the conditions before setting out. Original folk-architecture buildings have been preserved in Vlčkov; farmsteads and historic houses also contribute to the character of the landscape. This gives you different points of interest when planning your trip: the route for a cycling excursion and the traditional buildings for a glimpse of the village’s rural character.

Music festival and spring tradition in May

The traditional music festival “Putování za studánkami” has been held in Vlčkov on the last Saturday of every May since 1983. As the exact Saturday changes from year to year, check the date before your trip. The tradition is based on the local custom of cleaning springs. It is also associated with the cantata “Otvírání studánek,” composed by Bohuslav Martinů in 1955 to words by the poet Miloslav Bureš.

The May event brings together two cultural points of reference: the local spring-related custom and a work from Czech music history. If you would like to visit Vlčkov at this time, you can use the last Saturday in May as a guide when planning and confirm the date for that year in advance.

Chapel and Masaryk Memorial

The chapel in Vlčkov was completed on 21 June 1904 and consecrated on 15 August of the same year. A statue of Mary, Help of Christians, with the infant Jesus was also installed in the chapel. The two dates distinguish completion of the building from its later consecration, providing a clear timeline for the chapel’s history.

Another historical point of reference is the T. G. Masaryk Memorial in the village square. It was unveiled on 6 August 1922 and consists of a pedestal and a bust of Masaryk. While the chapel—with its completion, consecration and statue—tells the story of the village’s religious history, the memorial recalls public remembrance. Both are specific topics through which Vlčkov’s history can be explored.

A drive and a commemorative ceremony in October

Since 2009, “Putování za tradicemi první republiky” has invited enthusiasts of pre-1938 vehicles with two or four wheels to Vlčkov on 28 October each year. The festive drive runs from Litomyšl via Vlkov, Němčice, Člupek and Pudilka to Vlčkov. There, participants take part in a commemorative ceremony and sing Masaryk’s favourite song, “Ach, synku, synku.” The specific event arrangements may change.

The two annual events differ in both timing and theme: in May, spring customs are linked with music; in October, the focus is on historic vehicles, a drive and a commemorative ceremony. For May, plan around the last Saturday of the month; the October event is held on 28 October. Check the date and current event details before travelling. This will help you decide whether to visit Vlčkov for its spring tradition, the vehicle event or the village’s history.

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