Best Šokolar Award
Tasting of šokol, folk performances, and communal celebration build festive atmosphere
~21:00
Nin Šokol Festival
Fešta od šokola (Ninska šokolijada)
Nin, Croatia
Jul 19, 2026Expected
Each year, the town of Nin celebrates its prized dried pork, the šokol, with a gastronomic festival. A winter's careful curing culminates in a summer tasting and contest to crown the best šokolar, in a celebration of a salted delicacy honored as intangible cultural heritage of the area.
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Where it happens
Višeslavov trg
Nin, Croatia
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Prepare before you go
Bring appetite
Respect local boundaries
Respect competition participants and tasting lines.
Ask before close-up photos
Don’t touch displays without permission
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Nin Šokol Festival
Fešta od šokola (Ninska šokolijada)
Nin, Croatia
Each year, the town of Nin celebrates its prized dried pork, the šokol, with a gastronomic festival. A winter's careful curing culminates in a summer tasting and contest to crown the best šokolar, in a celebration of a salted delicacy honored as intangible cultural heritage of the area.
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The story behind it
Nin’s Šokol (a salted, dried pork delicacy) is an intangible cultural heritage of the area. The festival emphasizes preserving the recipe and tradition through community competition, with ecological products and klapa music as cultural backdrop.
Key moments to know
~21:00Expected
Best Šokolar Award
Tasting of šokol, folk performances, and communal celebration build festive atmosphere
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Prepare before you go
Bring appetite
Respect local boundaries
Respect competition participants and tasting lines.
Ask before close-up photos
Don’t touch displays without permission
Essentials at a glance
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Jul 19, 2026
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City / Area
Nin
Zadar County
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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