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Truffle Days in Istria
08.09.2018 - 18.11.2018
Buzet, Motovun, Livade
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The truffle is the supreme delicacy that had been enjoyed by the Mesopotamian rulers 4000 years ago, and it is still one of the most prestigious foodstuffs in world gastronomy. This intense flavour royal mushroom was known to the ancient Greeks and the Roman emperors, and it was also served at the French court and among the Austro-Hungarian aristocracy. It is very rare and it grows only in several locations in Europe - in some parts of France and Italy and in Istria, favoured by mild climate, small temperature variations and grey clay soil.
The white and the black truffles have their natural habitat in the Istrian truffle 'Bermuda' triangle between Pazin, Buje and Buzet, especially in the valley of the river Mirna and in the Motovun Forest. They grow underground, and they are searched after by specially trained dogs.
October is the top season of the white truffles, which are also the most expensive and the most valuable truffles. At that time, numerous events are held every weekend to celebrate this indisputable king of mushrooms in Livade, the well-known truffles centre near Motovun. But, even before and after this period, throughout most of the autumn, Istria lives in the rhythm of truffles with the abundance of festivities dedicated to this noble mushroom.
The guests that come from the whole region are presented with the typical truffle dishes: fuži, pljukanci, gnocchi, fritada and various meat combinations. There are also many exhibitions and fairs, with plenty of excellent opportunities to meet the world of this magic, aromatic tuber known for its aphrodisiac features.
Programm:
08.09. Buzet, Square Fontana
Subotina
Subotina with Giant Truffles Omelette (2018 eggs and 10 kg truffles)15.09. - 18.11. Livade (on weekends)
Zigante Truffle Days20.10. Motovun, Square Andrea Antico
IX Teran and truffle festival20.10. - 21.10. Livade
Tuber(food) fest
The white truffle fair
Truffle exhibition
Celebrity show cooking
Truffle auction sale
Truffle search demonstration
Agricultural products fair03.11. - 04.11. Buzet
Truffle Weekend
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Zigante Truffle Days
15.09.2018 - 18.11.2018
Livade (Oprtalj-Portole)
Truffle Days 2018
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Truffle Days 2018
In the heart of the Motovun forest, one of the most important areas for harvesting the white truffle in Istria, Zigante Tartufi Days are being held each year. This long manifestation is being held over ten weeks during autumn.
That is expensive tuber that is literally measured in grams of gold like a magnet for visitors, according to local and foreign guests from Slovenia, Italy, Germany, Austria and even distant Japan, who are constant visitors to this unique project.
It was this event celebrated the Livade as a world center of the Istrian white truffles, and turned this place into a single marketplace, only one of its kind in the country. Truffle Fair and Exhibition is an ideal opportunity for exploring and tasting truffles and its presentation.
In addition to the absolute king of Istrian cuisine, here you can find other indigenous products, which in its tradition and quality attract interested tasters and consumers from around the world: wine, olive oil, cheeses, honey, brandy-herb and other traditional Istrian products.
The gastronomic offer is the result of collaboration with the best wineries and olive oil. For all visitors entering the fair is free of charge.
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Review of Istrian Grappa
27.10.2018
Hum
18th review
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18th review
The largest number of producers of traditionally made brandy are in northern and central Istria. You can taste their masterpieces at the brandy exhibit that is organized every year in Hum - the smallest town in the world. Such brandy is most often made from grape marc into which aromatic and medicinal herbs or different fruit are added. The most popular types of grape-brandy are rue and mistletoe brandy, but there are numerous other sorts as well: with honey, St. John's wort, sour cherries, mint, walnuts...
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New Wine Festivity
27.10.2018
Svetvinčenat
Festival of the vintners from Istria, Croatia and abroad
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Festival of the vintners from Istria, Croatia and abroad
Every year brings together the best Istrian vintners with an emphasis on quality young vintners for which this event is certainly giving a good boost for further development and progression.
This event has been held for the 40 years in a row and has become a part of tradition and identity of the Svetvincenat Municipality. -
All Saints' Day
31.10.2018 - 01.11.2018
Gradinje (Cerovlje)
Religious festivity
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Religious festivity
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All Saints' Day
01.11.2018
Grimalda (Pazin)
Religious festivity
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Religious festivity
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Truffle Weekend
03.11.2018 - 04.11.2018
Buzet
Truffle Days 2018
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Truffle Days 2018
The traditional Weekend of Istrian truffles will be held on Saturday, the 3rd of November and Sunday, the 4th of November in Buzet. Its rich offer will be a good reason to spend a weekend there.
Visitors will be able to see, taste and buy truffles and products of truffles, and Istrian homemade products such as prosciutto, cheese, olive oil, wine, honey, jams, marmalades, natural juices, homemade biscuits, homemade pasta, brandies etc.
In addition to promotions, tasting and sales, there will be many other activities such as a culinary show ½Buzet on the plate½(caterers from Buzet will prepare meals), parade and dogs show, a small school with professional chef cooking, music, children’s corner, Truffle hunt race, which is a combination of a mountain bike and trekking race.
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Truffle hunt race
03.11.2018
Buzet
Orientation running and cycling race
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Orientation running and cycling race
As part of the Weekend of truffles festival, the Club SRK Alba, will organize on 03.11. the Truffle hunt race, which is a combination of orientation running and cycling.
The goal of the race is to be as fast as possible and go through obligatory and additional checkpoints. Contestants compete in teams, and the team consists of of two members (it can be male, female and mixed teams).
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Martinja - St. Martin
11.11.2018
Beram (Pazin)
Popular festivity and baptising of new wine
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Popular festivity and baptising of new wine
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Martinja - St. Martin
11.11.2018
Belaj (Pazin)
Popular festivity and baptising of new wine
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Popular festivity and baptising of new wine
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Martinja - St. Martin
11.11.2018
Sv. Martin (Buzet)
Exhibition of the new wine
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Exhibition of the new wine
Exhibition of the new wine of the Buzet region with tastings and entertainment program
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Tourist Board is not responsable for any decision of the organizers to change the terms, participants, programmes and prices or to cancel performances
Praises from abroad to Istria
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Best Olive Oil Region in the world 2016, 2017 and 2018
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Istria 52 Places To Go In 2017
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10 Best European
Wine Destinations 2016 -
10 Best Wine Travel Destinations 2015
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World's 2nd Best Olive Oil Region 2010 - 2015
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Top 10 Valentine's Day Retreats 2014
Already receiving significant earned media in outlets such as National Geographic Traveler Huffington Post and mention in notable guidebooks like Lonely Planet, international journalists and tour operators alike continue the praise heaped upon the Istrian peninsula and all it has to offer making it one of the world's top destinations.