Ham and Gibanica Tasting Event
Visitors walk through stalls of local vendors, taste gibanica slices and various cured hams, and partake in folk music performances.
Festival of Prekmurje Ham and Prekmurje Gibanica
Festival prekmurske šunke in prekmurske gibanice
Murska Sobota, Slovenia
Sep 5, 2026ExpectedSource
Each September, the Prekmurje town of Murska Sobota celebrates two of its most beloved foods: the home-cured šunka ham and the rich layered pastry gibanica. Tastings and competitions draw cooks from across Slovenia, in a warm celebration of two dishes that stand as proud symbols of this region's culinary heritage.
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Award Ceremony
Spectators see results of competitions, with winners announced and sometimes demonstrations of traditional preparation of the dishes.
~14:00
Where it happens
Trg Svobode
Murska Sobota, Slovenia
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Respect local boundaries
Open-mindedness to try unfamiliar local dishes
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
REGIONAL HARVEST & FOODWAYS
Festival of Prekmurje Ham and Prekmurje Gibanica
Festival prekmurske šunke in prekmurske gibanice
Murska Sobota, Slovenia
Each September, the Prekmurje town of Murska Sobota celebrates two of its most beloved foods: the home-cured šunka ham and the rich layered pastry gibanica. Tastings and competitions draw cooks from across Slovenia, in a warm celebration of two dishes that stand as proud symbols of this region's culinary heritage.
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The story behind it
Gibanica (a multi-layered pastry) and smoked ham are iconic symbols of Prekmurje’s heritage. This festival highlights Prekmurje’s food traditions and brings together local producers and visitors. It underscores the region’s ethnological identity, with folkloric music and traditional attire often featured alongside culinary tastings.
Key moments to know
Ham and Gibanica Tasting Event
Visitors walk through stalls of local vendors, taste gibanica slices and various cured hams, and partake in folk music performances.
~14:00Expected
Award Ceremony
Spectators see results of competitions, with winners announced and sometimes demonstrations of traditional preparation of the dishes.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Respect local boundaries
Open-mindedness to try unfamiliar local dishes
Essentials at a glance
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Sep 5, 2026
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City / Area
Murska Sobota
Pomurska (Prekmurje)
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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