Wine festivals and wine celebrations in Slovenia

Vinska vigred spring festival in Metlika

In the spring, the largest wine festival in Slovenia attracts domestic and foreign lovers of top wines from Bela krajina to Metlika. The town is permeated with the scent of Bela krajina delicacies, and the festival is supplemented with diverse events.

Brda and Wine

We cannot talk about Brda without mentioning world-class wines from the region. So, it’s well worth visiting this spring festival to see for yourself how good they are and also taste other delicacies of Brda cuisine.

Refosco and Slovenian Istria Festival

At the end of May, the village of Marezige in the hinterland of Koper dons its festive finery. This is when the characteristic local Refosco wine and selected Istrian cuisine is celebrated with a special festival.

Cviček Festival

The people of Dolenjska are proud of the region's special cviček wine. In the late spring, a festival is dedicated to this special wine in Novo Mesto, where a number of other events await you in addition to cviček tastings.

Salon Sauvignon

At the festival of wine, cuisine and fine arts in the majestic atmosphere of the Dominican monastery, you’ll taste the best Sauvignon Blanc and enjoy culinary delights combined with beautiful music and fine arts.

Festival of Wine and Chocolate in Podčetrtek

Do you prefer a glass of wine or satisfying your sweet tooth with chocolate? If you can’t decide, that’s all right. You can treat yourselves to both at the Festival of Wine and Chocolate in Podčetrtek.

Flavours of the Vipava Valley (Okusi Vipavske)

The Vipava Valley is renowned among gastronomy enthusiasts for its rich variety of flavours. Discover them for yourself at the spring Flavours of the Vipava Valley festival held at Zemono Manor.

Vino s'pod mosta, Renče

At the end of May, visit Renče, where bottles of wine aged beneath the surface of the Vipava River are brought up from the water. After a tasting of the wines and Vipava Valley delicacies, the bottles are auctioned for charity.

Roses & Rosé, Portorož

The Roses & Rosé wine and culinary event in Portorož at the end of May combines the magic of roses with tastings of still and sparkling rosé wines.

Orange Wine Festival, Izola

The Orange Wine Festival in Izola in April is where you can discover orange wines and meet winemakers from Slovenia and abroad. The festival connects wine tasting and local cuisine.

Istrian Malvasia Festival

Discover Malvasia (malvazija), one of Istria's most characteristic wines, at the festival in Portorož at the end of March. Discover the wine's diversity and unique characteristics, and meet the winemakers.

Olive Oil and Wine Festival, Šempas

Held in Šempas at the end of March, the festival offers tastings of extra virgin olive oil and selected wines from the Vipava Valley.

Festival of Olives, Wine and Fish

In Izola, a city where everything revolves around fish, olives and wine, it is fitting that they have a special festival dedicated to these delicacies. Follow the aromas emanating from the street stalls in Izola at the start of June. Photo: Luka Kaše

Teran and Prosciutto Festival, Dutovlje

The largest event in the Karst, having a tradition spanning more than half a century, celebrates two of the most recognisable local specialties – Karst teran and Karst prosciutto.

Vinarium Festival

At the end of the summer, it is worth visiting the town of Lendava, which comes alive with the events of the Vinarium Festival. The two main events are the Bogračfest, a festival of traditional soups and stews, and the Lendava grape harvest.

Open Cellar Days in Brda (Dnevi odprtih kleti v Brdih)

It is one of the most popular events in the Brda region, when winemakers open their cellars and invite visitors to taste their wines. A unique opportunity to enjoy the Brda landscape and its exceptional wines.

Wine LENT in Maribor (Vinsko LENTanje v Mariboru)

As part of the traditional Lent Festival, visitors can also experience Wine LENT, an event dedicated to socialising and tasting premium wines beside the world’s oldest vine.

Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival, Ljutomer

The Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival in Ljutomer, held in early summer, brings together a film programme and local wines.

VinPark, Sežana

At the end of June, Sežana's town park becomes a place to discover selected wines from Karst winemakers, savour local cuisine and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with live music.

Underground Wine Festival, Maribor

The Underground Wine Festival in Maribor takes place in the historical Vinag cellar. Visitors can sample wines from Slovenian winemakers and local cuisine while enjoying a programme of live music.

Zelen Wine Festival, Vipavski Križ

The indigenous wine and an idyllic village are the stars of this mid-June festival, where visitors can taste Zelen and other characteristic wines from the Vipava Valley.