Plan your day
What to expect from the stalls, the stage and the practical arrangements.
Bazaar informationAnnual Charity Bazaar
The Annual Charity Bazaar
For one day each December, Sofia holds a world of countries under one roof. The bazaar is the club's largest fund raiser and its most visible celebration of international friendship.
What happens
National stalls fill the hall with cooking, crafts, music, clothing, books and local traditions from countries around the world. Embassies, community associations and individual volunteers prepare the stalls. A stage programme brings music, dance and demonstrations to the centre of the day.
The bazaar is open to the public. Visitors come for the atmosphere, the food and the chance to meet people from Sofia's international community. Underneath the celebration is a simple purpose: to raise money for the charity foundation's grants.
Why it matters
The bazaar is the club's principal source of charitable income. Funds raised are passed to the foundation, which reviews proposals from Bulgarian organisations and makes grants. A successful day in December becomes practical support in the months that follow.
Archive figures
| Year | Countries | Stalls | Funds raised |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 49 | 70 | More than 330,000 BGN |
| 2017 | 56 | 86 | More than 373,000 BGN |
These figures are drawn from the club's public archive. They show the scale the event reached in those years; they are not a forecast for the next bazaar.
Take part
Join the team
There are roles before, during and after the event for different schedules and skills.
Ways to helpHost a country stall
Register a stall, represent a country or bring a passion project to the hall.
Stallholder informationSupport the bazaar
Donate goods, sponsor the event or give financially to the charity fund.
Make a donationA date for the year
The bazaar is traditionally held in December. The current date, venue and ticket arrangements are published with each year's event announcement. Contact the office for the latest information.