# Balkan and Adriatic grape harvest season > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/balkan-and-adriatic-grape-harvest-season > Updated: 2026-09-16T14:26:41.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. The 2026 grape harvest season across the Balkan and Adriatic regions involves various diplomatic, traditional, and agricultural activities. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Diplomatic Grape Harvest was hosted in Međugorje by Borjana Krišto, Chairwoman of the Council of Ministers. The event welcomed over 40 diplomatic representatives to highlight the economic and tourism potential of the Herzegovina vineyards. Simultaneously, in Croatia, the European Grape Harvest was officially declared in Feričane, an early start attributed to changing agro-climatic trends and rising temperatures. In Slovenia, the Vipava Valley entered its harvest season with the annual Vipava Harvest festival, which included a wine fair and the crowning of a local wine queen. In the village of Šmalčje, the Martinčič family vineyard completed its harvest, with the 29th Wine Queen of Slovenia, Nika Martinčič, participating in the seasonal work to begin the winemaking process. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-16: Vipava Valley celebrates autumn grape harvest season The Vipava Valley in Slovenia celebrates its autumn grape harvest season with traditional festivals and local viticultural activities, including the work of Slovenia's 29th Wine Queen, Nika Martinčič. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vipava-valley-celebrates-autumn-grape-harvest-season ### 2026-08-27: Herzegovina and Slavonia host diplomatic and European grape harvest ceremonies Diplomatic and European grape harvests were officially inaugurated in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia, highlighting regional viticulture and the impact of climate trends on wine production. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/herzegovina-and-slavonia-host-diplomatic-and-european-grape-harvest-ceremonies --- Cite as: Balkan and Adriatic grape harvest season. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/balkan-and-adriatic-grape-harvest-season