Gastronomic events in the region - In all the colours of Istria

Choco and wine fest

15Feb
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16Feb

Chocolate lovers do not miss the sixth Choco & Wine fest in Brtonigla! Passionate chocolate lovers always on the quest for more in the sweet world of chocolate tastes and flavours are invited to the 8th Choco & Wine fest in Brtonigla, revealing the new trends of pairing chocolate with wine to its visitors. The festival will be held on Saturday 15th and Sunday 16th February 2020. On that day, you will be able to enjoy a menu that will, in a special way, blend chocolate and wine. The 10. Brtonigla Adventure Trekk, a sports program ...

Event Location: Brtonigla

May Day picnic at Škarline

01May

What to do on May 1st - Worker's Day? We have an ideal proposal, to spend the day in nature in the Scarline Nature Park, located near Brtonigla. Sport, nature and fun in nature, accompanied by gastronomy and musical entertainment. The duration of the program is scheduled from 10 to 17 h.

Tags : Entertainment , Gastronomic events , Novigrad

Event Location: Karpinjan Beach

Oleum olivarum in Krasica

02May
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03May

On May 2-3, Krasica, a picturesque village in the vicinity of Buje, will host the 23rd "Oleum olivarum", one of the oldest olive oil fairs in Croatia. Over time, the manifestation developed into an international festival of olive oils participated in by scientific-research institutions, olive growers and olive oil manufacturers from Croatia, Italy and Slovenia.

Tags : Food & Wine , Buje , Olive oil

Event Location: Krasica

Wine cellars Open doors Day

31May

The ideal date for a trip to the north-western Istria is the Day of Open Wine Cellars that has been traditionally held in the last summer in May throughout the world. On that day, the wine makers open the gates of their realms wide open, and, from the morning until the evening, offer the best they have from their production - the superior Istrian wine, welcoming the streams of guests and wine-tasters with lots of stamina and attention. Since there are numerous internationally recognized top-notch cellars in this small region of ...

Tags : Food & Wine , Buje , Brtonigla , Gastronomic events , Umag , Home Page , Novigrad

Event Location: Wine road of the Buje area

An Evening of Jacobs' Scallops in Novigrad

06Jun

The gastronomic manifestation celebrating scallops as well as other shellfish and seafood, promoting Novigrad as an important gastronomic destination with specific gastronomic specialties. The Novigrad scallop which, according to many, is the best in the world, definitely belongs to this group. The programme will take place in the town harbour, the so called Mandrač, and the offer of dishes with scallop and other shellfish at symbolic prices will be spread over a several dozen meters long table along Mandrač. The offer will include ...

Tags : Food & Wine , Home Page , Novigrad

Event Location: Mandrač, Novigrad

In the kingdom of Muškat wine

24Jul

Enological and cultural manifestation "In the empire of Muscat" will be held at a picturesque location in the vicinity of the medieval Momiano castle. Momjanski Muškat is a dry, sweet istrian wine of a deep golden colour with an aroma reminiscent of wild carnations, roses and sage. Over the centuries, it has created its kingdom on the hills surrounding Momjan, a picturesque village near Buje. The tasting of this typically Istrian wine is a special pleasure and its fans will get an opportunity to taste Muscats presented by the Momiano ...

Tags : Food & Wine , Winemakers , Gastronomic events , Buje

Event Location: Momjan, Buje

The Holiday of Grapes

18Sep
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19Sep

Buje is a place of fertile fields and vineyards. It has a one-hundred year old tradition of celebrating and giving thanks for the produce of its land. In early times, the festival symbolically marked the start of the grape-harvesting season. Today, it is a prominent and well-known celebration with a variety of programmes, numerous games, tasting sessions, music and dance. Local farming traditions are manifested in hundreds of ways during the festivities, while at the same time thanks is given for the soil’s fertility. Gathering in a ...

Tags : Food & Wine , Winemakers , Gastronomic events , Buje

Event Location: Buje

Mushroom days

24Oct
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25Oct

The traditional celebration of mushrooms "Mushroom days" will be organized by the Buje area mushroom pickers' association "Boletus" - Brtonigla branch, in cooperation with the Brtonigla Tourist Board and the Municipality of Brtonigla. Interesting and educational workshops and lectures will be held to familiarize the visitors with the world of mushrooms and raise the awareness of the importance of preservation, proper picking and identification of numerous mushroom varieties, as well as the relevance of mushrooms, especially in the ...

Tags : Food & Wine , Home Page , Gastronomic events , Brtonigla

Event Location: Brtonigla

Martinje - Feast Day of St. Martin

13Nov
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15Nov

Each November, when the sweet juice of new wine is born, the town of Momjan celebrates the Feast Day of St. Martin, its patron saint. European traditions consider this Catholic saint to be the patron saint of vintners and wine growers and, in many countries, new wine is “baptised” on this very day. Momjan, a small historical town north of Buje, is no exception. It is well known among wine and vine authorities.

Tags : Food & Wine , Winemakers , Gastronomic events , Buje

Event Location: Momjan, Buje