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Saying Goodbye to Bansko’s Pub Quiz Tradition

If you’ve spent any amount of time over the last 2-3 years in Bansko, you’ve likely been to or heard about the Bansko Street Dogs’ Pub Quiz.

Over the busier months and especially during winter, the quiz has become a regular Monday night tradition, a chance to unwind, show off your trivia knowledge, and connect with others. Tomorrow (Monday 16th) will be the last-ever pub quiz (at least for now).

If you’re in town, come to the Loghouse for the final rounds of questions, a bit of rivalry, and trying to keep loud teammates from shouting out the answers! Maybe your team will win and join the Hall of Champions here.

And what will happen to Timmy the Trophy. Will he find a new home or take a well-earned rest after years of crowning the best quiz teams in Bansko? Who knows…

Inside the BNB Group

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Online Shopping in Bulgaria (Delivery to Bansko)
Val wanted to know how online shopping and delivery works in Bulgaria, and specifically getting things delivered to Bansko. Some interesting thoughts in the comments.

Isn’t a Beer Race Better Than The Pirin Ultra?
Julio posted that he’d rather be doing the pint beer race in Sofia than the Pirin Ultra at the weekend. To be fair, I think a few of us are thinking the same thing. 😁 

Recommendations for Solar Companies
John posted asking for recommendations for solar companies to install some panels on the top of his new house. See what people said in the comments.

Why Does Vintage Cafe Show as Closed?
Lesley asked why Vintage Cafe on Pirin Street shows as closed. A few people had the answer.

What Terminal 3 at Sofia Airport Might Look Like
Kevin shared a post that showcases how the new Terminal 3 at Sofia Airport could look like in the future when it’s built.

Local/Municipality News

Traffic & Road Safety Campaign
With the new school year starting soon, Bansko Municipality has introduced a road safety awareness campaign for children. More info.

Independence Day Sunday 22nd of September
Next Sunday, 22nd of September, is Independence Day in Bulgaria. The country will celebrate 116 days of independence from the Ottoman Empire. Monday (23rd), the next working day, will be a national holiday (so expect offices & government buildings to be closed). More info.

Ski Clubs Continue Success in Summer Competitions
Competitors from Bansko ski clubs continue to win in summer competitions. Last weekend, in the village of Belchin, individuals from El Tepe and SC Bansko won a range of medals and awards while competing in the Kraiskarets Cup. More info.

Problems With Street Lighting in Bansko
With all of the different construction projects in town, you’d think there were enough streets without proper lighting at night. However, installation of new street lights seems to have brought about a few issues. More info.

Razlog Mourns The Loss of Aviator in Recent Crash
Earlier this week, two Bulgarian Air Force jets crashed at Graf Ignatievo Air Base (north of Plovdiv) while conducting low-altitude manoeuvres ahead of an air show scheduled for yesterday (Saturday, 14th). Razlog Municipality named one of the pilots as 28-year-old Senior Lieutenant Ventsislav Dunkin from Razlog. More info.

There will be announcements of new hospitality spots (restaurants, bars, etc) opening in the coming weeks. Some of them look quite promising.

Local Charities in Bansko

Three local charities do great work in Bansko and surrounding areas. Let’s support them: click/tap on their name below to donate.

Bansko Street Dogs
Helping street dogs in Bansko and the surrounding areas through emergency care, neutering, flea & tick treatment, and kennels/feeding stations to keep streeties warm, dry and well-nourished.

Mountain Rescue Service
Made up mostly of volunteers, they’ll respond to a call 24/7, hiking to rescue someone no matter what the conditions.

Sunflower
They continuously support the four safety homes in Bansko, the dementia home in Mesta, and the Sdravetz Centre for people with special needs.

Events Next Week

Pirin Ultra Marathon
The Pirin Ultra Marathon takes place in Bansko from Friday to Sunday (20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd). There are 25km, 38km, 66km & 166km routes that people will be racing on. The start times, starting/finishing locations, and running distances differ daily. So, it’s best to look at the race schedule on the official website if you want to watch any of them or cheer anyone on. More info.

Forgotten Greatness Exhibition Continues
An exhibition of graphics and sculptures is being showcased in Bansko. This continues on Monday (16th) 9am to 6pm and Tuesday (17th) 9am to 6pm at the Tourist Information Center in Bansko.

Dobrinishte Celebrations for Independence Day
Next Sunday (22nd), there will be celebrations for Bulgarian Independence Day in the main square in Dobrinishte. Events start with a children’s football tournament at 9.30am and there are other activities throughout the day, including a church service and a concert. More info [translation required for the programme].

Spirit and Matter Exhibition
An exhibition of watercolours and icons by Rosana Goleva and Dimitar Dobrevski will be showcased in Bansko on Saturday (21st) 11am to 7pm, Sunday (22nd) 10am to 2pm, Monday (23rd) 9am to 6pm, and Tuesday (24th) 9am to 6pm: at the Tourist Information Center in Bansko. This will be the final exhibition of the summer 2024 calendar.

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Weather Forecast

This year’s weather looks like it’s on a similar path to last year, apart from it all coming forward a week or so. I wonder if we’ll get a warm spell before ski season like we did last year? Visit the Meteo Blue website here for a close-to-accurate forecast for Bansko.

Before You Go…

The Bansko Buzz will always be free, but if you’d like to show your appreciation for the time and effort I put into bringing it to your inbox every Sunday by 9pm,
feel free to buy me a beer! 😜 

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Nick
Publisher, Bansko Buzz