2012 CROATIA 2012
Festivals, Shows, Exhibitions, Expos
(see also: 2011)
January 22, 2012 Feast of St. Vincent
Slavonski Brod, Croatia
The feast day of St. Vincent, patron saint of winegrowers and winemakers, is celebrated with a series of traditional and cultural events and entertainment.
February 13-17, 2012 47th Croatian & 7th Int’l Symposium on Agriculture
Opatija, Croatia
The symposium presents to agronomists and the general public the results of scientific and professional work of Croatian and international specialists.
April 13-15, 2012 Zagreb Wine Gourmet Festival 2012
Zagreb, Croatia
Lectures, workshops, wine tastings, cooking shows and culinary presentations will be part of the two day programme. A unique meeting point for the professionals (wine producers, distributors, oenologists, hotel and restaurant owners and f&b managers, sommeliers, journalists), as well as an exceptional opportunity for wine connoisseurs, gourmets and foodies to taste high quality wines, the best gastronomic products, and culinary specialties of renowned chefs.
May 9-12, 2012 INGA 2012
Zagreb, Croatia
4th International Fair of Food, Drinks & Innovative Gastronomy
May 9-12, 2012 VINOVITA 2012
Zagreb, Croatia
17th International Fair of Wine and the Equipment for Viticulture and Viniculture
May 9-12, 2012 HOTEL & GASTROTEH 2012
Zagreb, Croatia
International Hotel and Restaurant Equipment and Catering Fair
July 8, 2012 Gastronomy Festival 2012
Fazana, Croatia
Fešta od kužine (Gastronomy festival) – competition in preparing traditional Istrian maneštra, a thick vegetable soup; presenting traditional crafts related to Istrian cuisine. Held on Fažana's waterfront.
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2011 CROATIA 2011
Festivals, Shows, Exhibitions, Expos
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April 9, 2011 11th Asparagus Festival
Lovran, Croatia
A huge omelette with 1000 eggs and 30kg of asparagus is prepared at Freedom square (Trg Slobode). The music program includes accordion players and several bands. During the festival, restaurants offer meals featuring asparagus.
April 16-17, 2011 Anglers For Their Town
Koprivnica, Croatia
Up to six hundred liters of traditional paprika seasoned fish stew are prepared in giant pots by the most skillful cooks. The festival celebrates angling and freshwater fish, a true gourmet delight.
April 23, 2011 Feast of St. George in Turopolje
Velika Gorica, Croatia
The feast of St. George, patron saint of land, crops, vegetation and cattle, marks the actual beginning of spring. The festivities are based on traditional music and folk customs.
April 25, 2011 Drobnica Fest
Krk, Croatia
Exhibition of Krk's agricultural products, olive oil exhibition and sales, tastings, lectures and display of olive cultivation tools.
May 1-30, 2011 Days of the Samobor Custard Slices
Samobor, Croatia
Samobor is popular among gourmets for its homemade custard slices--delicious cake made of flaky pastry and cream, served warm. According to local custom, this pastry opens all doors; should you have a disagreement with someone, give them a custard slice and all will be forgiven.
May 26-29, 2011 Krk's Wine Promenade
Krk, Croatia
Guided tastings of Croatian wines, lectures, and watercolor painting with wine (a technique known as vinorel) workshop. Enjoy music and gastronomic delicacies in the town's streets.
May 27-June 5, 2011 Urbanovo
Strigova, Croatia
Urbanovo, Days of Wine in the County of the Zrinski, is a traditional international event, promoting Medimurje wines and traditional culinary specialties. Enjoy wine games, open cellars and more.
June 3-5, 2011 Festival of Local Food, Drink & Folklore
Biograd na Moru, Croatia
Food, drink and local products as far as the eye can see on a six hundred meter long table. There are over 230 exhibitors all on the same table, located by the waterfront.
June 11-19, 2011 Lovran Days of Cherries
Lovran, Croatia
The renowned Lovran cherry is very similar to the well-known Lambert sort. The locals called them Brtosinka and their quality and taste is well known and highly regarded.
June 12-19, 2011 Vinodar Wine Exhibition
Daruvar, Croatia
Professional lectures, expert evaluation of wines, round tables dedicated to cultivation of grape vines and production of wine. The urban center is transformed into a fair offering a rich gastronomic experience, with live music and displays of traditional trades.
July 1, 2011 Fisijada 2011
Slavonski Brod, Croatia
Enjoy Fis, a spicy fish soup. Around one hundred competitors participate in the friendly cooking competition. Music and Slavonian wines make the atmosphere all the better.
July 1, 2011 Evenings of the Fishermen
Rovinj, Croatia
Rovinj remembers the tradition of its fishermen returning in the evening with the day's catch. The celebrations of old customs include building a batana, a local type of fishing boat. Its launch attracts the entire town to the port.
July 1-31, 2011 Harvest and Threshing in the Past
Zupanja, Croatia
Participate in events celebrating the hard work and beauty of harvest customs. Savor food and drinks typical of harvest time, enjoy handicrafts and ride in a horse-drawn carriage.
July 17, 2011 Nin Sokol Festival
Nin, Croatia
The tradition of šokol - a dish prepared with dry-cured pork neck in the region of Nin, reaches back to the 17th century. Each family is said to have its own recipe. The competition culminates with the presentation of the Sokol Maker of the Year award.
September 9-11, 2011 Ilok Grape Harvest Festival
Ilok, Croatia
The event ensues from an old Srijem custom known as pudarina, where commoners gathered at the beginning of the harvest to guard the vineyards, prepare the work and celebrate a good year and yield. Enjoy cultural programs, workshops, sports events and concerts.
September 18-24, 2011 Big Game Fishing
Jezera, Croatia
Some of the best fishermen in the world take part in this Big Fish fishing competition. The event revolves around fish and what is caught is eaten.
October 1-10, 2011 Days of Olives
Punat, Croatia
A unique opportunity for to take part in the olive harvest and experience a small part of the islanders” daily routine. A true feast is served come evening with the best cooks from all over Croatia competing in preparing olive based dishes for you to try.
October 8-10, 2011 Chestnut Festival
Hrvatska Kostajnica, Croatia
In addition to trying various dishes made of baked and boiled chestnuts and sweets made of delicious chestnut puree, all visitors are invited to take part in the chestnut harvest.
October 14-30, 2011 38th Marunada Festival
Lovran, Croatia
A tradtional gastronomic event featuring assorted dishesand pastry and other foods made with the famous Lovran sweet chestnuts. The festival is accompanied by a series of sports and entertainment events.
October 15, 2011 15th Mushroom Days (Gljivarijada)
Stubicke Toplice, Croatia
A traditional gathering of mushroom hunters, closing with a guest lecture and tasting of mushroom delicacies prepared over an open fire.
October 19-21, 2011 6th International Congress Flour-Bread
Opatija, Croatia
October 19-21, 2011 8th Croatian Congress of Cereal Technologists
Opatija, Croatia
November 5-6, 2011 Weekend of Truffles
Buzet, Croatia
The Buzet area is rich in truffles--the world-known white truffles harvested in early autumn and the black truffles found in both winter and summer. The fair includes a gastro exhibition and sale, entertainment, folklore and more.
December 6-8, 2011 Pilchard Festival
Fazana, Croatia
The festival celebrates Fazana's symbol, pilchard, a small oily fish. The entire world of fishing, entertainment and leisure unfolds in a variety of events. Many competitions are organized--rowing, tug of war and carrying fish crates. Local restaurants display their gastronomic skills.
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