Opening Cabaret (Kladarski breg)
Enjoy new wine releases and live entertainment in a hilltop wine cellar.
Slavonia and Podravina, WINE NOT!?
Festival Slavonija i Podravina, WINE NOT!?
Pitomača, Croatia
Sep 4 - Oct 3, 2026Expected
Each year, the towns of Virovitica-Podravina County celebrate their wines and food with 'Slavonija i Podravina, WINE NOT!?'. Tastings, gourmet pairings, and events at scenic vineyards fill several weeks, in a celebration of the region's age-old winemaking and warm hospitality.
Key moments
Wine & Art Fair Finale (Virovitica)
Stroll village stalls, taste wines and arts under the castle’s gardens, ending the festival on a high note.
Where it happens
Turističko-informativni centar Klopotec
Pitomača, Croatia
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Plan the timing
Corkscrew if available
Dress for the setting
Comfortable shoes for walking vineyard tours
Respect local boundaries
Taste responsibly and respect vineyard property.
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: moderate.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Slavonia and Podravina, WINE NOT!?
Festival Slavonija i Podravina, WINE NOT!?
Pitomača, Croatia
Each year, the towns of Virovitica-Podravina County celebrate their wines and food with 'Slavonija i Podravina, WINE NOT!?'. Tastings, gourmet pairings, and events at scenic vineyards fill several weeks, in a celebration of the region's age-old winemaking and warm hospitality.
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Sep 4 - Oct 3, 2026Expected dates
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The story behind it
The festival highlights Podravina’s millennia-old winemaking heritage, integrating modern hospitality with rural tradition. It reaffirms the role of vineyards along Papuk and Bilogora hills, celebrating the autumn grape harvest period. The play on words "WINE NOT!?" reflects a lighthearted, hedonistic approach to regional wine culture. Local communities and wineries participate to promote indigenous grape varieties and artisa...
Key moments to know
Opening Cabaret (Kladarski breg)
Enjoy new wine releases and live entertainment in a hilltop wine cellar.
Wine & Art Fair Finale (Virovitica)
Stroll village stalls, taste wines and arts under the castle’s gardens, ending the festival on a high note.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Corkscrew if available
Dress for the setting
Comfortable shoes for walking vineyard tours
Respect local boundaries
Taste responsibly and respect vineyard property.
Ask before close-up photos
Guests should ask permission before photographing private winemakers or small producers.
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Sep 4 - Oct 3, 2026
Estimated
City / Area
Pitomača
Podravina (Virovitica-Podravina)
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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