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March 2020
Coffee Festival Slovenia – Celje – Eastern Slovenia
Coffee Festival Slovenia is a lively event, filled with discussions, tastings, workshops and expert lectures. Festival is hosting some large coffee brands and boutique coffee roasters and is gaining popularity - in 2017 the number of visitors exceeded 20.000. Coffee has been traditionally a very important part of the gastronomy in Slovenia. Neighboured with Italy, its influence in the coffee culture has always been strong. Another significant impact came from the south. From the Ottoman's wars in Europe, Turkish coffee…
Find out more »Kulinart – Celje, Eastern Slovenia
Two days of culinary experience presents International and Slovenian cuisine. The event takes place on the Celje Showground, along with other spring fairs like Coffee Festival and Beekeeping Days. Events include the presentation of all sorts of food and dishes accompanied by wines, beers and spirits, and artisan ceramics and wooden products for cooking.
Find out more »Odprta Kuhna food market – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
Odprta Kuhna – Open Kitchen is almost a year-long open-air gastronomic event which takes place every Friday throughout the spring, summer, and autumn. It is held on “Pogačarjev trg” square in the Ljubljana City Centre – which is essentially part of Ljubljana's Central Market. With Cathedral and Ljubljana Castle in the background and right next to the river banks, you will be able to enjoy a variety of world cuisine, wine, and beer in the magnificent atmosphere of an old,…
Find out more »Chili and chocolate festival – Maribor, Eastern Slovenia
Chili and chocolate festival is a lively event taking place in Maribor city center. With over 40 different exhibitors from Slovenia and abroad, the festival is truly a chili and chocolate lover's paradise. This event will include workshops, tastings, kid's programs, and even a chocolate eating competition.
Find out more »Praznik pomladi – Spring Festival – Svečina, Eastern Slovenia
The Spring Festival in Svečina is a celebration of the local wine and culinary offer. Nested in the hills in the far north-eastern part of Slovenia, Svečina is a hidden wine gem of the country. The region produces mostly dry and off-dry white wines. The wineries are small, family-run and known for their hospitality. The Spring Festival is one of the most authentic experiences offered in Slovenian wine scene and an excellent opportunity to taste great local wines and food. If you…
Find out more »European Food Summit – Ljubljana, Central Slovenia
European Food Summit is a top culinary event in Ljubljana featuring star chefs and many interesting guests. The event takes place in Ljubljana and is led by chef Ana Roš (https://www.hisafranko.com/en/) and writer and journalist Andrea Petrini, creator of Gelinaz (http://gelinaz.com/). The event takes place at different locations in Ljubljana. Please check the official webpage for the details: http://www.foodsummit.eu/en/.
Find out more »April 2020
Šempas wine and olive oil festival – Šempas, Western Slovenia
Šempas wine and olive oil festival present wines and olive oils from the western part of Slovenia and neighboring Italian municipalities. It is a 2 days event hosting more than 60 wineries and the additional program which features guided tastings and presentations.
Find out more »The asparagus festival – Brestovica pri Komnu, Western Slovenia
The culinary part, of the event which follows next features many traditional and modern dishes from wild asparagus. It is accompanied by enjoyable side events and is also an introduction to the month of asparagus, which takes place around the same location from the middle of April until the middle of May. In the past, Wild Asparagus has been the popular food of local Shepherds. They are not just extremely tasty but also a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and…
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