# Chestnut festivals in Croatia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chestnut-festivals-in-croatia
> Updated: 2026-10-12T11:46:09.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Chestnut festivals, or Kestenijada, are being held across various Croatian locations to celebrate local traditions and community health.

In Lovran, the 20th annual Mića Marunada festival opened with cultural programs and culinary offerings, including over 10,000 chestnut-based pastries. The event was attended by Croatian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries, David Vlajčić.

Other regional celebrations include an event in Čakovec organized by the Club of Prostate Cancer Patients of Međimurje County to raise awareness about prostate cancer through roasted chestnuts and expert consultations. Additionally, the municipality of Jesenice is organizing a festival in Donje Jesenice featuring chestnuts, local honey, and wine tastings to promote social cohesion.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-12: Chestnut festivals organized in Čakovec and Jesenice

Chestnut festivals (Kestenijada) are being held in Čakovec and Jesenice, Croatia, focusing on community social life and prostate cancer awareness.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chestnut-festivals-organized-in-akovec-and-jesenice

### 2026-10-09: Lovran hosts 20th annual Mića Marunada chestnut festival

The 20th Mića Marunada chestnut festival has opened in Lovran, Croatia, attended by Deputy Prime Minister David Vlajčić, who noted his personal childhood connections to the town.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lovran-hosts-20th-annual-mia-marunada-chestnut-festival

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