Croatia 2026 Wine Event
Croatia Wine Events Calendar 2026
Here is an annual schedule of major wine festivals and tasting events held throughout Croatia.
From festivals where you can feel the sea breeze of the Istrian Peninsula to traditional harvest festivals in the Slavonia region, these are excellent opportunities to experience the profound appeal of Croatian wine. Please enjoy this as a guide for planning your trip or as an informative read about the wines we carry.
May 2026
The main event for coastal wines, with a strong focus on popular regional wines such as Malvazija and Teran.
A regional festival dedicated to the Pušipel (Furmint) grape variety.
An excellent event to discover indigenous regional varieties such as Škrlet.
The first weekend celebrating the flagship white grape variety of the Slavonia region.
June 2026
The second week of the Graševina festival.
An event that delves deep into the island's indigenous varieties such as Bogdanuša and Plavac Mali.
An exhibition of natural and unfiltered wines from the Istrian Peninsula.
July 2026
An excellent opportunity to taste white wine varieties such as Pošip and Grk directly at their place of origin.
August 2026
This 74th annual festival is perfect for enjoying Dalmatian red wines such as Plavac Mali along with traditional island customs.
September 2026
A metropolitan wine and street food festival held in the Kvaternič square area.
While focusing on folklore, it is also a major cultural event showcasing the best of inland Slavonian viticulture and gastronomy.
A harvest festival focusing on Danube region wines, including excellent local wines.
A specialized festival entirely dedicated to the Maraština variety, held within the old city walls.
October 2026
A large two-week food festival featuring local wine pairings and the famous "Dubrovnik Table."
Features wines from Slavonia and the Danube region, as well as international wines from the Danube basin.
November 2026
The traditional day when must officially becomes wine. Celebrations, tastings, and open cellars take place in all Croatian wine regions.
Croatia's largest and oldest wine and food exhibition, held at the Esplanade Hotel.
December 2026
Winter festivals featuring numerous local wine stalls, including traditional kuhano vino (mulled wine), in addition to regular wine exhibitions.
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