In the area of Umag there are numerous entertainment, cultural, culinary, music and other events, that enable visitors to become acquainted with the tradition of the town, its surroundings and the whole destination of Istria/Croatia. Add some flavour to your free time during your vacation or a weekend stay, and we guarantee you top entertainment! These are some of the most attractive traditional events:
April
11th - 13th april 2008
CRO-FISH - International Fish and Fishing Equipment Fair
Town seafront, Umag
The CRO-FISH fair in Umag gathers representatives of this economic branch from Croatian and neighbouring countries with the presentation of sea and fishing industry products of North Adriatic, new technologies and services. It is accompanied by numerous culinary events.
26th - 27th april 2008
11. FLOWER FAIR
Flower Fair in Umag - hotel Sol Istra Umag (saturday) & Town seafront (sunday), Umag
The Flower Fair is located along the town seafront and offers the abundance of flower exhibits and accompanying entertainment events.
27th march - 6th may 2008
ISTRIAN ASPARAGUS DAYS
Degustations of asparagus dishes
In Istria wild asparagus is a favourite culinary specialty in early spring and festivals and gatherings are regularly organized with the aim of tasting the dishes with this tasteful and medicinal plant. During the entire period in the region of Umag - Novigrad Cluster asparagus dishes will be served in restaurants and taverns.
30th april 2008
1st of May bonfires
Tourist resorts Sol Polynesia and Sol Stella Maris, Umag
Traditional 1st of May bonfires for the guests of the resorts
May
2nd may 2008
Traditional FIRST OF MAY CONCERT on the Labour Day
Big concert – Bebek, Alen, Tifa: “If I was Bijelo dugme”, Stella Maris, Umag, 9 pm
At the 1st of May’s concert, beginning at 9 pm, Bebek, Alen and Tifa will play 42 hit songs of the legendary band Bijelo dugme, accompanied by 18 top musicians.
9th - 11th may 2008
Bikers Meeting – STAAARI ROKERI
Stella Maris, Umag
During the traditional 3-day meeting in Stella Maris, bikers from Croatia and foreign countries enjoy in live concerts, bikers’ activities, culinary offer and crazy parties, and the meeting itself has a humanitarian character!
17th may 2008
Umag sailing regatta
Umag local waters, Umag
24th may 2008
Street Basketball Festival
TR Kanegra, Kanegra
Festival of urban culture and street basketball: dancing, music, youth artistic expressions, street basketball tournament, competitions and prize contests, PlayStation competition.
25th may 2008
Open Wine Cellars Day in Istria – WINE DAY
10.00 am - 6 pm
Every year, on the last Sunday in May, the international Wine Day is celebrated. Since 1999 Istrian wine producers have joined the celebration. If you stop by at some of well known wine cellars on that day your friendly Istrian hosts will offer you wine and might surprise you with an extra glass of wine or a bottle of fine wine hidden for special purposes
June
1st june 2008
24th Festivity of Istrian Malmsey
Brtonigla
A degustation of Istrian malmsey in the main square; the 2nd barrels race of the “Wine cities”; acultural and entertainment program, concerts, a traditional gourmet offer, a photo exhibition, anexhibition of domestic products and crafts.
14th june 2008
CACIB
Sol Stella Maris, Umag
International Dog Show.
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14th june 2008
Beach volley tournament - 2. Umag Open
Sport Centre Katoro
15th - 19th june 2008
Jadran Cup
Umag
International youth football tournament
19th - 22nd june 2008
190 years of the Savudrija lighthouse
Savudrija
The lighthouse in Savudrija will celebrate its 190th anniversary this year. Along with a rich gourmet offer, scientific meetings, Meeting of the Olive Growers of Bujština, numerous exhibitions, the Ethno festival “Music & Wine” will as well be held during the four-day period.
25th june 2008
Swimming Marathon Kanegra - Portorož, Kanegra
Kanegra
27th june - 6th july 2008
ZLATNI LAV – Chamber Theatre Festival
Theatre and streets of Umag
The festival «Zlatni Lav», that lasts for several days, is a true revue of contemporary theatre! After a grandiose opening, follows a whole series of interesting plays coming from different countries, while some of the festival performances take place in the streets of Umag.
28th june - 29th june 2008
Beach volley tournament - Kinder Maxi King Adria Super Cup
Sport Centre Katoro
July
27th june - 6th july 2008
ZLATNI LAV – Chamber Theatre Festival
Theatre and streets of Umag
The festival «Zlatni Lav», that lasts for several days, is a true revue of contemporary theatre! After a grandiose opening, follows a whole series of interesting plays coming from different countries, while some of the festival performances take place in the streets of Umag.
3rd - 5th july 2008
1st International Folklore Festival of Mediterranean Countries
Trg slobode, Umag
5th july 2008
Red Devil Cup
Local waters of Umag
Sailing regatta in the local waters of Umag.
5th - 6th july 2008
Regatta Monfalcone – Umag – Monfalcone
Umag
The 24th sailing regatta Monfalcone-Umag-Monfalcone.
12th july 2008
Street Basketball Festival
TR Kanegra, Kanegra
A festival of urban culture and street basketball: dance, music, youth artistic expressions, street basketball tournament, competitions and prize contests, PlayStation competition.
12th july 2008
Opening of ATP Studena Croatia Open Umag
ITC Stella Maris, Umag
Concert at the ITC Stella Maris
12th - 13th july 2008
Qualifications for the Tennis Tournament ATP Studena Croatia Open Umag
ITC Stella Maris, Umag
14th - 20th july 2008
Tennis tournament ATP STUDENA CROATIA OPEN UMAG
19. ATP Studena Croatia Open Umag
Internationally recognized ATP tournament makes Umag an unavoidable place in professional tennis. Every July the town lives and breaths tennis: top matches interweave with unforgettable day and night parties, and hanging out with stars of this elite sport is inevitable…
19th july 2008
Beach volley tournament - Katoro Open (qualification tournament for the Croatian Championship)
Sport Centre Katoro
21st - 23rd july 2008
Fish Party
Trg slobode, Umag
21st - 27th july 2008
Vizura aperta
Momjan, Buje
Festival of Visual and Audio media
21st july – 3rd august 2008
JAZZ FESTIVAL in Grožnjan
8. International jazz festival ˝Jazz is back 2008˝, Grožnjan
Every summer a picturesque small Istrian town of Grožnjan hosts the international jazz festival with world famous jazz musicians.
25th - 26th july 2008
14th Novigrad - Cittanova Music Nights
Novigrad
A traditional music manifestation – concerts of renowned international performers (soul, jazz, latino, blues...). Main concerts in Veliki trg and Beach After sessions on the City beach.
28th july – 1st august 2008
10. MOTOVUN FILM FESTIVAL
Motovun
International film festival, dedicated to films made in small cinematographies and independent productions, is at the same time one of significant cultural events in the country, with over 90 projections. During the festival the picturesque Istrian small town of Motovun is visited by more than 20,000 spectators who enjoy numerous events and dynamic live in the streets of Motovun.
28th - 30th july 2008
Street way - Circus Nights of Umag: “Magician’s Hat”
Trg slobode and Garibaldi Stage, Umag
For a period of three days Umag will become a laaarge stage for children: workshops for children, shows for children and adults, flame swallowers, jugglers, stilt-walkers, and other numerous entertainers will try to bring smiles to children’s faces.
August
28th july – 1st august 2008
10. MOTOVUN FILM FESTIVAL
Motovun
International film festival, dedicated to films made in small cinematographies and independent productions, is at the same time one of significant cultural events in the country, with over 90 projections. During the festival the picturesque Istrian small town of Motovun is visited by more than 20,000 spectators who enjoy numerous events and dynamic live in the streets of Motovun.
21st july – 3rd august 2008
JAZZ FESTIVAL in Grožnjan
8. International jazz festival ˝Jazz is back 2008˝, Grožnjan
Every summer a picturesque small Istrian town of Grožnjan hosts the international jazz festival with world famous jazz musicians.
1st - 3rd august 2008
SEPOMAIA VIVA – ANCIENT NIGHTS
7. Sepomaia Viva – Ancient Nights, Trg slobode, Umag
During the SEPOMAIA VIVA the ancient history of the town is presented in the streets of Umag. It is a multimedia programme based on scientific investigations, that educates the visitors and involves them into ancient customs and practices of this region.
1st - 3rd august 2008
Beach volley tournament - Croatian Championship for seniors
Sport Centre Katoro
2nd august 2008
2nd International Scientific Symposium: The Living Museum - Experimental Archaeology
Town Museum, Umag
7th august 2008
Tomato Day
Trg slobode, Umag
In the central city square in Umag a huge tomato festivity with music and dancing is organized each year. The smell of pasta and fuži with tomato sauce spreads all over the bay and attracts a large number of visitors.
8th - 9th august 2008
ISTRA - TERRA MAGICA – culinary event
Punta, Umag
The event that offers visitors a true experience of Istria. An autochthonous culinary offer, presentation of traditional Istrian crafts and wine roads, tasting of Istrian wines, extra virgin olive oil and products made of honey and lavender, brandy, cheese, truffles and Istrian smoked ham…
13th - 14th august 2008
Campsite Park Umag Nights
Campsite Park Umag, Karigador
Tastes, Scents nad Sounds of Istria – degustation and selling od typical local artisans' products
16th august 2008
Beach volley tournament - 2. Coral Cup
Sport Centre Katoro
22nd - 31st august 2008
24th Stella Maris Cup
Stella Maris, Umag
A tennis tournament for children under 14 years of age.
26th august – 3rd september 2008
ORGANUM HISTRIAE – Organ Festival
11. International festival Organum Histriae 2008, Umag and surroundings
The organ festival takes place within the project for protection, renovation and revitalization of organs and organ music in Istria, with rich organ tradition. It involves a serious of organ concerts.
29th - 31st august 2008
24th Stella Maris Cup
Stella Maris, Umag
A tennis tournament for children under 16 years of age - ETA Grade 2.
30th - 31st august 2008
16th Squirrel Cup, Umag
Stella Maris, Umag
A tennis tournament for children under 10 years of age.
September
26th august – 3rd september 2008
ORGANUM HISTRIAE – Organ Festival
11. International festival Organum Histriae 2008, Umag and surroundings
The organ festival takes place within the project for protection, renovation and revitalization of organs and organ music in Istria, with rich organ tradition. It involves a serious of organ concerts.
19th - 21st september 2008
GRAPES FESTIVAL
Buje
Buje and the surroundings of Umag are traditionally famous for growing and processing of grapes and wine production. A big and cheerful folk festival dedicated to fertile vineyards takes place Buje during September...
October
5th october - 2nd november 2008
TRUFFLE DAYS – culinary event
Livade
The aphrodisiac truffle presents the culinary peak, and Istria is one of only a few regions in which this precious underground mushroom can be find. In 2000 the biggest truffle in the world was found exactly here (1,310 kg), and entered in the Guinness Book of Records! In the village of Livade, near Umag numerous events dedicated to truffles are organized in events, which include preparation of dishes in front of guests, tasting, entertainment, competitions, exhibitions...
17th - 26th october 2008
Wellness Days
Hotels Sol Umag, Sol Garden Istra, Sol Coral, Umag
Special offers and promotions at the Umag wellness centres.
November
5th october - 2nd november 2008
TRUFFLE DAYS – culinary event
Livade
The aphrodisiac truffle presents the culinary peak, and Istria is one of only a few regions in which this precious underground mushroom can be find. In 2000 the biggest truffle in the world was found exactly here (1,310 kg), and entered in the Guinness Book of Records! In the village of Livade, near Umag numerous events dedicated to truffles are organized in events, which include preparation of dishes in front of guests, tasting, entertainment, competitions, exhibitions...
8th - 11th november 2008
St. Martins’ Day – The young wine feast
Momjan
The young wine feast; an Exhibition of the Istrian Muscat wine and a sampling of the wine of Momjanština in wine cellars.
9th november 2008
Wine bike marathon
Momjan
Recreational MTB cycling race.
December
6th december 2008
Christmas concert
Parochial church, Umag
12th - 14th december 2008
3rd Christmas Fair
Brtonigla
A presentation of local producers' autochthonous products, crafts and original Christmas gifts along with a rich Christmas gastronomic offer and mulled wine refreshment. Christmas performances, concerts and musical entertainment.
14th december 2008
Walking along the Parenzana
Buje-Grožnjan
The anniversary of the first train departure from Buje to Poreč.
18th december 2008
Christmas concert
Parochial church, Umag
31st december 2008
New Year’s Eve party
Trg slobode, Umag