Regional autumn festivals highlight culture and gastronomy in the Balkans

Various cultural, literary, and gastronomic festivals are taking place across the Balkan region this autumn.

In Croatia, the Good Food Festival in Dubrovnik features 65 participating restaurants offering promotional menus from October 5 to 18. Additionally, the Street Food Festival ‘FOODravanje’ will be held at the Lazareta plateau in Dubrovnik from October 5 to 11, featuring live music from artists such as Željko Bebek and TBF. In Varaždin, the International Fair of Nature, Hunting, Fishing, and Tourism will run from October 2 to 4, showcasing exhibitors from Croatia, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Pakistan.

Literary events include the Lit Link festival, which connects Croatian literature with the Dutch scene through readings in Rijeka, Labin, and Zagreb from October 2 to 4. In Serbia, Vulkan Publishing is hosting its book fair and ‘Book Fest’ across various cities, including Belgrade, Novi Sad, and Niš, from October 1 to 18, offering significant discounts.

Other regional celebrations include the 25th ‘Zahvala jeseni’ in Klanjec, Croatia, and the annual Pumpkin Festival in Ivanić-Grad, which features 300 exhibitors and musical performances. In Montenegro, the International Literature Festival continues its program with workshops and book promotions.