FOLK FESTIVALS

Rovinjsko selo
St Anthony's Day is celebrated on 17 January. There is a folk festival with entrtainment, folk songs and traditional wine testing and selection of the best wines of the Rovinj winegrowing area for "Vinistria" wine fair.

Kanfanar
The folk festival of St Jacob "Jakovlja" is held on July 25th. Folowing tradition, there will be a mart Istrian oxen. An opportunity to enjoy local Istrian music played on traditional folk instruments - "mih" and "roćenice" (bagpipes and a special kind of flute) - and to enjoy some typical Istrian dishes.

Žminj
The most important event here is held regularly on the last Saturday in August. St Barholomew's Day, Bartulja, is celebrated with a cattle fair where you can sample a rich choice of local dishes and drinks. Try "supa" an Istrian wine speciality!

Bale
"The Bale night" is held on the first Saturday in August. Along with other entertainment, the visitor can enjoy local folk dances in traditional costumes.

Sošići
A traditional festival is held on the feastday of St Mary of Good Health on 21st November, Entertainment, sports events and home made food.