Croatia Food Shows & Exhibitions, Hospitality Events,
Food Fairs & Festivals, Wine Festivals

2013 CROATIA 2013
Festivals, Shows, Exhibitions, Expos
(see also: 2012 - 2011)

January 22, 2013  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 14-16, 2013  INGA 2013 - Zagreb, Croatia
5th International Fair of Food, Drinks & Innovative Gastronomy

February 14-16, 2013  HOTEL & GASTROTEH - Zagreb, Croatia
International Hotel and Restaurant Equipment and Catering Fair

February 17-22, 2013  48th Croatian & 8th International Symposium on Agriculture
Dubrovnik, Croatia
The symposium presents to agronomists and the general public the results of scientific and professional work of Croatian and international specialists.

February 19-22, 2013  41st International Symposium "Actual Tasks on Agricultural Engineering"
Opatija, Croatia
The aim of the Symposium is to present the latest scientific results on all aspects of research, design and development work in the various disciplines of agricultural engineering.
 

April 13-30, 2013  13th Asparagus Festival
Lovran, Croatia
The festival is held every year in the month of April. During the Asparagus Festival, many restaurants and taverns will offer meals featuring wild asparagus.

April 19-20, 2013  Zagreb Wine Gourmet Festival - 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.

April 26-28, 2013  Drobnica Fest - Krk, Croatia
Exhibition of Krk's agricultural products, olive oil and wine exhibition and sales, tastings, lectures and display of cultivation tools.

May 28-June 2, 2013  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.

May 31-June 2, 2013  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 8-16, 2013  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.  During the Cherry Festival, held in the month of June, Lovran's taverns and restaurants offer cherry deserts and meals featuring cherries.

July 1-3, 2013  4th CASEE Conference - Zagreb, Croatia
Food and Biomass Production - Basis for a Sustainable Rural Development

August 3-8, 2013  Pilchard Festival 2013 - 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.

October 11-27, 2013  40th Marunada Festival - Lovran, Croatia
A tradtional gastronomic event featuring assorted dishes and pastry and other foods made with the famous Lovran sweet chestnuts. The festival is accompanied by a series of sports and entertainment events.
 

2012 CROATIA 2012
Festivals, Shows, Exhibitions, Expos
these events waiting for new dates

March 31-April 4, 2012  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.

May 9-12, 2012  VINOVITA 2012 - Zagreb, Croatia
17th International Fair of Wine and the Equipment for Viticulture and Viniculture

May 27-June 3, 2012  14th 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 1-31, 2012  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 6, 2012  Fisijada - 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 7, 2012  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 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.

September 4-9, 2012  KinOkus - Ston, Croatia
Festival of food and film organized by Slow Food Dubrovnik

October 1-31, 2012  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 20, 2012  16th 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.

November 3-4, 2012  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.

2011 CROATIA 2011
Festivals, Shows, Exhibitions, Expos
these events waiting for new dates

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.

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.

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 19-21, 2011  6th International Congress Flour-Bread
Opatija, Croatia

October 19-21, 2011  8th Croatian Congress of Cereal Technologists
Opatija, Croatia