Dorkovo is small village in central south Bulgaria. It is located in the heart of the western Rodopes mountains (Rakitovo municipality, Pazardjik district), 14 km. from the famous mineral bath`s and spa town of Velingrad. Dorkovo is situated 992m. above sea level, close to the famous town and lake of Batak. Dorkovo is known in Bulgaria and Europe due to the International Folk and Music Festival, held every year at the first week of August.