The "Dobeles ābolu maiss" event continues a 12-year tradition, bringing together 10 middle-generation folk dance collectives for a concert and competition for the main prize, the “Dobeles ābolu maiss”. Participating collectives include "DAUGAVA", "IMANTA", "MANA ROTAĻA", "ROTAĻA XO" from Riga; "MADARA", "SAIME" from Berģi; "KALVE" from Jelgava; "STRAUTUGUNS" from Ventspils; "BANDAVA" from Kuldīga; and "DZĪPARS" from Dobele. Attendees are invited to bring an apple to cast a vote for the audience's favourite collective, which will receive a special sympathy prize. The main prize is provided by APP “Dārzkopības institūts”. The event is organized by the Dobele City Culture House's middle-generation dance collective “DZĪPARS” and the Dobele City Culture House, in cooperation with the Dobele Municipality Culture Department.