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Latvian Caravan Club Cosplay Party 2026
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Latvian Caravan Club Cosplay Party 2026

Start date
15-17 May 2026
Location
Camping Upmalas, Vētraine

About

Open-air gathering of the Latvian Caravan Club marking the start of the 2026 caravan season, combined with a themed cosplay party and the club's 4th anniversary. Three days of fellowship, banya, shared meals, a costume contest, flea market, live show, birthday cake ceremony, lottery and a closing fireworks display at Camping Upmalas by the Aiviekste river in the Madona district.

Programme

Friday, 15 May — Arrivals

  • 15:00 — Participants arrive, park their caravans and settle in
  • 17:00 — Banya opens
  • 19:00 — Communal table
  • 01:00 — Lights out

Saturday, 16 May — Main day with cosplay

  • 10:00 — Morning exercise
  • 10:30 — Opening ceremony: parade of countries in cosplay costumes, club anthem, lottery tickets on sale
  • 12:00–13:00 — Caravaners' flea market
  • 15:00 — Club lunch
  • 17:00 — Banya reopens
  • 19:00 — Communal table
  • 19:30 — Best cosplay costume contest
  • 20:00 — Show programme
  • 21:00 — Club's 4th birthday and cake
  • 22:00 — Lottery draw
  • 23:00 — Fireworks
  • 02:00 — Lights out

Sunday, 17 May — Farewells

  • 11:00 — Farewell breakfast
  • 12:00 — Closing ceremony and flag lowering

Organizer

Latvian Caravan Club

Location

Camping Upmalas, Vētraine, Kalsnavas pagasts, Madonas novads, Latvia, LV-4860, Vētraine, Latvia

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Disclaimer: This event was created automatically based on publications in news sources, social media, or official organizer websites. Before visiting, we recommend checking current details with the organizers — dates, venue, and other information may change. We are not responsible for any inaccuracies.

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