The International Festival "First Accordion of Serbia" is a cultural and entertainment event, of a competitive nature, which has been held since 1962. From then until today, thousands of competitors have passed through this festival, which is appreciated in the country and the world. Many winners of this competition today are eminent experts, professors at academies, heads of large orchestras and accordion masters. Pre-qualification competitions are held in the period from the beginning of May to the end of June, in several cities in Serbia as well as abroad, and the finals in mid-August on the summer stage "Vrelo". The finals last for two days, the competition part is held in the morning, while in the evening there is a show part, which includes performances by the best-ranked accordionists by category, the announcement of winners and concerts of famous folk music performers.