Autumn gastronomic events in Slovenia

Flavours of Notranjska – Prid'te na južno (Join us for lunch)

In early October, visit six restaurants and farm stays in the Notranjska region and explore the authentic, local flavours of Notranjska cuisine – from traditional stews to sweet treats.

FrikaFest in Tolmin

At the traditional FrikaFest, held in Tolmin in early October, taste cheeses from the Soča Valley, including Tolminc, one of Slovenia’s best-known cheeses, as well as the local speciality, frika.

Honey Festival at Štanjel Castle

Visit the Honey Festival at Štanjel Castle in October and discover the many culinary uses of honey, browse the honey market and attend lectures on apitherapy.

Strudel Festival in Ivančna Gorica

At the end of September, Ivančna Gorica is filled with the scent of strudel. At the stalls, you can taste various types of strudel and enjoy the varied accompanying programme, culminating in the selection of the best strudel.

Kozjansko Apple Festival in Podsreda

This traditional event in Kozjansko Park, held in the second week of October, showcases the Kozjansko apple as a symbol of the preservation of traditional high-stem meadow orchards, biodiversity and natural heritage.

Young Olive Oil Days in Koper

Autumn in olive groves is the season of harvesting olives, which are then used to produce olive oil. You can taste the different flavours of olive oil at the traditional event held in Koper at the end of November.

Persimmon Festival

Did you know that a third of all Slovenian persimmons are grown in Strunjan orchards? It’s no wonder that a special festival is dedicated to this fruit in Strunjan in early November.

Pier of Flavours, Izola

The Pier of Flavours is a unique culinary experience celebrating Istrian cuisine, held from April to October. Visitors can sample selected wines and olive oil, while the true highlight lies in the variety of delicious fish dishes.

GuštFest in Laško

In September, set off on a unique culinary journey through the streets of Laško, where top chefs, led by Marko Pavčnik, serve up outstanding dishes in an atmosphere infused with nostalgia.

Underground Spirits Festival, Maribor

In October, the Vinag Wine Cellar turns into a unique spirits market. The event brings together Slovenian and international producers of a wide range of spirits.

Jestival, Soča Valley (Jestival, Dolina Soče)

Visit this autumn festival of flavours and art in Kobarid, where the aromas of dishes from the Soča Valley fill the air. Kobarid rolled dumplings (štruklji) take centre stage, while many other local specialties delight visitors’ taste buds as well.

Altroke Sweet Istria (Altroke Sladka Istra)

In September, the streets of Koper transform into a paradise for dessert lovers. The Sweet Istria festival offers both traditional Istrian desserts and sweet specialties from across Slovenia and abroad.

Kranj Wine Route

Over two weekends in November, the tunnels beneath the old town of Kranj host winemakers from all three of Slovenia’s wine-growing regions, giving visitors the chance to taste their finest wines.

Brda&Collio Wine Festival, Brda

In October, Villa Vipolže in Brda becomes a hub of wine, cuisine and socialising. At the festival, you’ll have the chance to discover more than 50 wineries from Brda and Italy’s Collio region.

Ljubljana Wine Route – St Martin’s Day celebration in Ljubljana

Celebrate St Martin’s Day in Ljubljana’s Zvezda Park and taste young Slovenian wines and culinary delights.

Wine Is Not Water, Ptuj

The ‘Wine Is Not Water’ Festival in Slovenia’s oldest town runs throughout October. Special wine tastings and other wine-related events are interwoven with a variety of cultural events.

Festival of the Oldest Vine, Maribor

The largest wine festival is dedicated to the oldest vine in the world. This wine, culinary and cultural festival takes place at the end of September, culminating in the ceremonial harvest of the oldest vine.

Slovenian Wine Festival

If you'd like to taste the best Slovenian wines in one place, visit the Slovenian Wine Festival in Ljubljana. There, you’ll have the opportunity to taste the special characteristics of wines from all three of Slovenia’s wine-growing regions; of course,...

New Portuguese Wine Festival

Learn about ‘Mlada Portugalka’ (New Portuguese), a red wine with a pleasant aroma and a gentle and full flavour. Visit the festival devoted to this wine variety held in Metlika.

Štanjel Wine Festival

Visit the Wine Festival in the picturesque medieval village of Štanjel, where you can meet the best winemakers from the Karst and not only taste typical Karst wines, but also other delicacies of the Karst cuisine.

St Martin's Day Celebration, joy at the new wine vintage

St Martin’s Day in Šmartno

St Martin’s Day in Šmartno is more than just a festival of young wine. Strolling through the picturesque streets of this authentic medieval village, you can experience the warm hospitality of the Brda region while savouring Brda wines, local delicacies...

Zasavski šporhet

Zasavski šporhet brings together three culinary events in September in Hrastnik, Trbovlje and Zagorje, giving visitors the chance to discover the distinctive flavours and dishes of this region. The festival is enriched by accompanying events, such as...

November Gourmet

A month dedicated to culinary experiences, special menus, courses, workshops and tastings inspired by autumn and created by Ljubljana’s chefs, winemakers and other gastronomic masters.

Flavours of Radol’ca – Culinary Autumn in Radovljica (Okusi Radol’ce)

Flavours of Radol’ca is Radovljica’s culinary brand, connecting various hospitality providers across the destination. In October, indulge in culinary experiences, while November is dedicated to local seasonal menus.

The tastes of Bela krajina

Taste the best of locally produced and seasonally fresh ingredients with a magical touch of modern cooking approaches from the Tastes of Bela krajina providers.

Osmicas

If you visit the Primorska wine region, be sure to stop by traditional osmice wine bars for local wines and dishes.

Book a table during Restaurant Week

Anyone who likes to eat well and is a bit of a culinary explorer is invited to Restaurant Week, where twice a year for ten days you can taste meals prepared by the very best Slovenian chefs at a uniform and affordable price.

Open Kitchen

From early spring to late autumn, excellent dishes from all over the world are offered every Friday at food stands in Pogačar Square in Ljubljana. Open Kitchen has also expanded to other Slovenian towns and cities.

Market of Slovenian delicacies and an outdoor lunch, Maribor

At the end of September, you can visit a market in the streets of Maribor where the aroma of Slovenian delicacies fills the air. Enjoy an outdoor lunch prepared by chef Rok Zebec.