Dulcimer music, just one of the many burcak festival traditions, echoes through the narrow Mikulov streets during the festival. It's a time to remember where you are from, for young and old to come together. The Valtice celebration is still free of charge and organized by school officials while the larger Mikulov and Znojmo festivals are more commercial ventures organized by local firms. These festivals charge a small admission fee. Znojmo hosts the last of the three festivals to take place in the Czech Republic.
Most people simply stroll around the streets refilling their glasses at various booths around town.
Last year, approximately 10,000 guests visited Mikulov. More than 30,000 took part in the two-day Znojmo festival. The Curse of Burcak Regardless of which grape produces burcak during the tasting season, the alcohol content is usually about 5 percent compared to a full wine's normal 11-12 percent. Many people, however, are falsely encouraged and later fooled by the lighter alcohol content after a day's drinking session. Less cautious drinkers will wake up the next morning with a most regrettable headache.