St. Martin's Festival in Šmartno

Taste the gastronomic delights and delicious new wine within the walls of the medieval village of Šmartno. 

11/9/2024

In autumn, when the hills of Brda are covered in warm shades of beautiful colours, it's the perfect time to experience the fabulousness of our landscape with us. We'll be waiting for you in the idyllic medieval village of Šmartno, where every sip of the noble drop of Brda and mouthful of traditional delicacies is an explosion of flavours. St. Martins Festival, which brings together lovers and connoisseurs of autumn delicacies, especially wine, in convivial company, is an excellent opportunity to visit Brda. This year, you will also be able to taste culinary delicacies and excellent new wine within the shelter of the walls of the medieval village of ŠMARTNO. Catch the charm of autumn joy in the exceptional enogastronomic region of Brda, where the must is enchanted into a superb drop that is appreciated throughout the world's wine markets. Several Brda winemakers will be with us. Programme Saturday November 9th (10 AM - 01 AM) 10 AM - 7 PM Stands with local products and produce 11 AM - 1 AM Wine tasting in the cellars of Šmartno 11 AM - 1 AM Varied culinary offer with Martin's delicacies 11 AM - 7 PM Chestnut roasting 11 AM - 5 PM Painting extempore of the Dablo Painting Society 11 AM - 12 AM Ensemble Suho cvetje 11 AM - 5 PM Children's Corner: childcare, painting and creative workshops 12 PM - 3 PM Cooking competition with the Association of women and girls of Brda (Briške žene in dekleta) and guests from San Floriano (Italy) and Matulji (Croatia) 1 PM - 8 AM DJ Adriano 1 PM - 12 AM DJ Janko 3 PM – 3.15 PM Dance performance by, Matulji  3 PM- 3.30 PM Dance performance by #lospravilos 3.30 PM - 4 PM & 4.30 PM - 5 PM Dance performance by Tince 4 PM - Opening of St Martin's festival with the blessing of the new wine with the new priest Mel Kovic, greetings by Mayor Franc Mužič, Srečko Kumar Male Choir and the Queen of Rebula 6 PM - 7 PM Mozaik, music group 5 PM - 12 AM DJ Nikki   7 PM - 12 AM Kraški ovčarji, music group 8 PM - 12 AM Sherzer Brigade, music group Price: 15€ (includes wine glass + wine sample, glass bag and programme) 5€ (from 6 PM onwards, entry fee for all visitors who do not buy a glass) children and persons who do not wish to buy a glass are admitted free of charge No entry with your own glass.  Tickets can only be purchased at the ticket office in the village of Šmartno. The organiser reserves the right to change the programme. On Saturday, there will be a bus service (5 buses) around Brda and on the route Nova Gorica - Šmartno - Nova Gorica. You can view the bus timetable here. Dogs are not allowed on the buses. Sunday November  10th (10 AM - 7 PM) 8.30 AM Martin's hike with the discovery of the cultural heritage and enogastronomy of Brda (more info: 6th St. Martin's hike) 10 AM - 7 PM Stands with local products and produce 12 PM - 7 PM Wine tasting in the cellars of Šmartno 11 AM - 7 PM Varied culinary offer with Martin's delicacies 11 AM - 7 PM Chestnut roasting 11 AM- 5 PM Children's Corner: childcare and creative workshops, face painting 11 AM - 5 PM Painting extempore of the Dablo Painting Society 11 AM - 7 PM Ensemble Suho cvetje 11 AM - 5 PM Ne joči Peter, music group 12 PM - 7 PM DJ Nikki 12 PM - 7 PM DJ Janko  1 PM - 1.30 PM Dance performance L'Uniti  2 PM - 2.30 PM Dance performance #lospravilos 3 PM – 3.15 PM Dance performance Association Arti.čoke  3 PM - 5 PM Chefs on stilts, children's animation Price: € 15 (includes wine glass + wine sample,glass bag and programme)  Refundable glass - € 5 with a (Sunday) receipt at the main ticket office children and people who do not wish to buy a glass are admitted free of charge No entry with your own glass.  The organiser reserves the right to change the programme. The event is organised by: ZTKMŠ Brda Trg 25. maja 2 5212 Dobrovo Event sponsors:               More information: TIC Brda Šmartno 13, 5211 Kojsko T: 05 395 95 95 E: tic@brda.si Fb: @Brda Ig: @goriska_brda