Pomurje Summer FestivalPomurski poletni festival

The Pomurje Summer Festival (Pomurski poletni festival) is the region’s largest summer event, launched in 1996 and held annually in early August in Velika Polana. It is organized by the ŠTRK association and offers a diverse program of music concerts (folk, pop, ex-Yugoslav stars), sports competitions, craft workshops, old-timer car exhibitions, and cook-offs featuring local dishes. The festival emphasizes local tradition and community participation, with activities ranging from children’s puppet shows to a traditional dish competition (e.g. *bujta repa*) 1 2.

Set in the Pomurje countryside, the festival showcases Prekmurje’s cultural heritage, from its cuisine (like *bujta repa* and regional pastries) to folk music (narodnozabavna). It embodies the community spirit of Prekmurje, combining sports, music, and craft traditions as a way to celebrate local identity 1 2.