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Finally, they have moved to the Town Hall, where they were welcomed by the Mayor ofthe Town PhDr. Ján Volný, PhD.From this place they were transported by cars of the Spiš Old-Timers Car Club to thenext Stop in the village of Markušovce.57 th edition of Spiš Markets and 45 th Edition of Spiš Expo, July 12-14, 2012This traditional event with participation of representatives from the Partnership Towns havebeen taking part regularly during the second weekends of July. This year, the invitation wasaccepted by the guests from Nitra (Slovakia), Havlíčkov Brod (Czech Republic), Clausthal-Zellerfeld (Germany), L’Aiglu (France), Grójca (Poland) and Kisújszállászu (Hungary).Next to the rich cultural and social program during the whole weekend, the followingexhibition equipment was available for visitors:• 430 Exhibition Stands with handicraft products, regional products• 20 Booths with refreshment• 56 Amusing facilities• Accompanying exhibitions – Build a House, Home and Style, Home and Woman,Yard and Garden, Autosalon, Auto-parade, together 90 exhibitorsSpišská Nová Ves Town Days, August 31 – September 8, 2012The Craft Festival, a rich cultural program in the historical spirit, Horse Racing, theSpiš Award, Aeroshow 2012.This year´s Spišská Nová Ves Town Days were dedicated to the 600 th Anniversary of theTown Establishment and the 240 th Anniversary of the Downfall of property ownership(Mortage) of the 13 towns that were deposited by the Ungarian King to the Polish One in thepast.An unconventional cultural program was prepared for visitors which has transferred all ofthem to the time period between 1412 and 1772.The Visitors could see a mediaval camp ground, taste old and contemporary cuisine,experience the exhibition of weapons, as well as a cruel inquisition connected with theexecution of penalties.Many celebrations with jugglers, clowns and comedians available as 4 m high puppets couldnot be missed.The visitors of Spišská Nová Ves could experience greetings from the Empress Maria Theresawithin a historic parade accompanied by the javelineers, swordsmen, hawkers, cavaliers,burgenses, mineworkers and simple folks.In addition to the mentioned cultural program, the traditional 17 th Craft Festival was held.About 120 craftsmen from Slovakia, the Czech Republic and Poland have sold their goods inca. 80 exhibition booths. The Town Days have continued with Horse Racing awarded by theMayor´s Cup under the title „the Spiš Award“.The Air Show under the title „Aeroshow 2012“ was held one week later.The Tourist Potential and Products prepared for making Tourist PackagesWe would like to create and offer some new products to visitors, the main subjects ofwhich will be the following ideas:Konrad Gaal – „the Place of Wishes“The name of the famous founder of bells Konrad Gaal is closely connected with SpišskáNová Ves. He had established here the most important Gothic Bell Foundry and the only one49