Ratiboř

Traditionally, on the last Saturday in May, the XX^th anniversary year of the Goulash King Festival took place in the hunting grounds in Červeny. This year, sixteen contestants entered the competition for the best cooked dish and were tasked with cooking 65 portions of goulash from the beef meat they were given. The competition started at 7.00 a.m. Mayor Martin Žabčík called for the ceremonial lighting of the cauldrons. Half an hour after noon the cooking was finished and samples were taken for the jury. The jury had the difficult task of choosing the best goulash from all the samples, as they all tasted good. The third place went to Milan Lukáš and David Valchář, who represented the firefighters from Lhota u Vsetína. Last year's second place was defended by Ladislav Chmelík senior and Ladislav Chmelík senior from Lutonina. This year's Goulash King and Queen were Milan Blažek and Michaela Blažková from neighbouring Kateřinice. This year, for the first time, the Goulash Hall of Fame was announced. The prize was awarded to Milan Vrba from Ratibor, who has competed in all twenty years of the goulash competition so far.

Like every year, this year too, the Spring Hike was held on the day of the competition. Two routes were prepared for the participants. The start of both routes was in front of the municipal office and the finish in the hunting grounds in Červeny. The shorter, so called carriage route was about 5 km long and led mostly on asphalt roads. The second route measured about 12 km and was more demanding both in terms of elevation and terrain, and required sturdy shoes. Participants visited five benches on their section, namely at the U Hynků pasture, U Dubu, U U Confluence of Ratibořka with Bečva, where there was a refreshment place, Nad Zbrankovým kopcem and Nad Červenýma. This year's march was attended by a record 580 participants, who reached the finish line in good health.

Also this year, visitors had the opportunity to see a rich accompanying programme. Zdounečanka, Alternus fencers, HIP-HOPU children's group, Jarášek dulcimer music, Kosáček children's ensemble with their band "Zabijačka", Dareband band and at the end of the evening the rock band Kosovci played for dancing and listening. In this year's annual event we did not forget about the children, who were waiting for them in the parking lot by the garage fairground rides and shooting gallery, on the water surface of the pond aquazorbing and boating and on the area near the pond was prepared for the little ones historical carousel.

We hope that everyone enjoyed the program in the beautiful large area in Červeny and that we will meet here again next year. We would like to thank the municipal staff, the Highlander, the representatives of the associations and all the activists who helped in organizing this successful event. More photos from the day can be found on the infocanal, Facebook and the municipality's website.

Michal Mrlina / vice-mayor

Foto: Metoděj Černý | @metodejcerny and Pavel Zahradníček | Alternus
Video: Filip Hurta | @filiphurta.cz

Invitation

On Saturday, 27 May 2023, the traditional 20th annual Goulash King Festival will take place in the hunting area in Červeny. The competition will start at 7 a.m., when the fires under the cauldrons will be lit, and the sale of goulash will start at 12.30 p.m. The results of the competition will be announced at the ceremony at 1 p.m.

Contestants can register from 1 April 2023 by calling 731 200 918 or by email: starosta@ratibor.cz

Traditionally, a Spring Hike will be held on the day of the stew competition. Participants will have the opportunity to take two routes - a shorter carriage route and a longer hiking route.

Also this year, visitors can expect a rich accompanying programme during the day and the Kosovci band will play at the evening entertainment.