Martinje (Međimurje Wine Road, Štrigova)Martinje na Međimurskoj vinskoj cesti – Mlado Međimurje u Štrigovi

This festival celebrates Martinje (St. Martin’s Day, Nov 11) in the wine-growing region of Međimurje. The event on the Međimurje Wine Road highlights the traditional inauguration of new wine (‘krštenje vina’) and the tasting of young wines. A central program called 'Mlado Međimurje u Štrigovi' is held at Štrigova Cultural Center (House of Culture) featuring winemaker presentations and folkloric entertainment 1 2. The 2024 festival took place Nov 8, 2024, and the 2025 event was held Nov 8, 2025, reflecting its timing on the weekend nearest St. Martin’s Day 1 2.

In Međimurje, Martinje is a key local harvest celebration marking the blessing of the new vintage. Young winemakers present their first bottled wines and residents gather for wine-tasting, folk music, and regional gastronomy (like čurke sausages) 1 2. It reinforces community ties in small towns like Štrigova, where family-owned wineries participate and local culture is center-stage. The festival name Mlado (meaning "young") emphasizes new wine.