FREE ADMISSION
Kota
Bilo
Bulgaria's first national festival of structural carpentry
YOU WON'T JUST WATCH THIS. YOU'LL LIVE IT.
LIVE COMPETITION
3 disciplines. Masters from across the country. One winner.
DEMONSTRATIONS
Real techniques, materials, and solutions in action. Live roof construction, live chimney system installation.
TEST ZONES
Machines and tools you can see and try out on site.
LIVE DOME BUILD
Watch a geodesic dome structure go up before your eyes — from scratch.
TALKS & MEETUPS
Knowledge, experience, and practical solutions straight from the professionals.
"HERITAGE" ZONE
A place where kids can touch wood, craft, and mastery.
All of this. In one place. For just two days.
THEY'LL BE THERE. WILL YOU?
Meet in person the companies, manufacturers, and specialists driving structural carpentry forward.
+ MORE NAMES COMING
We keep announcing new participants for the festival.
WHO SAID A HOUSE HAS TO HAVE FOUR WALLS?
At Kota Bilo you won't just see a finished geodesic dome.
You'll watch it get built before your eyes — piece by piece.
Not on video. Not a model. Live.
12–13 September · Stage Park · Plovdiv
Three spaces
Craft, knowledge, heritage
"From the strength of tradition to the precision of the future." Kota Bilo +26 brings together masters, manufacturers, families, and the next generation of builders.
About the eventMasters Arena
The heart of the event — an open-air arena. Hand tools only, three disciplines: joint anatomy, surface and geometry, and the spectacular structural raising.
Education Hub
Specialist lectures, live masterclasses, and presentations from leading manufacturers — direct knowledge transfer from proven masters.
Heritage Zone
The family heart of the gathering — a sensory corner for the youngest and a "First Chisel" workshop for children and parents together.
TWO DAYS FULL OF CRAFTSMANSHIP, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCES
SATURDAY · SEPTEMBER 12
Competitions • demonstrations • test zones • exhibitors • talks • kids' workshops • geodesic dome build • meetups and conversations
SUNDAY · SEPTEMBER 13
Competitions • demonstrations • test zones • exhibitors • talks • kids' activities • competition final • awards ceremony
AND THAT'S NOT ALL.
The program keeps growing. New speakers, demonstrations, and activities are added in stages.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE A CARPENTER TO COME.
Kota Bilo is for you if:
- you work with wood
- you work in construction
- you're an architect, engineer, or designer
- you run your own business
- you're looking for new machines, materials, and technologies
- you're building or planning your own home
- you love wood and genuine craftsmanship
- you want to meet people from the industry
- you're looking for ideas and inspiration
- or you just want a different experience with your family
ALL YOU NEED IS CURIOSITY.
YOU WATCH THE MASTERS. THEY BECOME LITTLE MASTERS.
Kota Bilo is an experience for kids too. In the Heritage Zone, the youngest visitors can touch wood, create, build, and discover the joy of making something with their own hands.
How to join
Five ways to get involved
Master
Enter the arena and prove your craft before an audience — hand tools only, precision only.
Exhibitor
Present your products and technologies in the exhibition zone to masters, architects, and investors.
Lecturer
Share your expertise in the Education Hub — lectures, masterclasses, and panel discussions.
Artist
Enrich the event with art and creativity.
Volunteer
Join the team — help organize and immerse yourself in the spirit of the craft.
THE FIRST EDITION ONLY HAPPENS ONCE.
Years from now, a lot of people will say: "I was there for the very first Kota Bilo."
12–13 SEPTEMBER 2026 · STAGE PARK · PLOVDIV · FREE ADMISSION