Festival Opening
Arrive to live music and vendors, receive tasting glass and festival guide, begin sampling young wines and specialties.
~10:00
St. Martin's Festival and Roast Goose
Svatomartinské slavnosti a pečená husa
Prague, Czech Republic
Nov 7, 2026ExpectedSource
Each November, the Naplavka riverbank in Prague fills for St. Martin's Day, when the first young wine of the year is uncorked and roast goose is served. Wine tastings, food, and festivity mark the old close of the farming year, in a much-loved Czech tradition of marking the season's turn with a good meal.
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Uncorking of First Wine
Participants toast the new vintage with wine from glass flutes, marking the symbolic start of St. Martin’s festivities.
~11:11
Roast Goose Feast
Festivalgoers can purchase plates of roasted goose with dumplings and cabbage; seating areas available to eat and socialize.
~12:00
Where it happens
Rašínovo nábřeží (Náplavka)
Prague, Czech Republic
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Dress for the setting
No specific dress code, although smart casual and warm clothing is recommended for November...
Read the local rhythm
Listen to brief presentations about St. Martin’s customs, taste wine only from provided gla...
Keep the visit respectful
Dress warmly and respectfully; this is a family event celebrating Czech tradition. Visitors...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Ticket required: CZK100 - CZK150
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St. Martin's Festival and Roast Goose
Svatomartinské slavnosti a pečená husa
Prague, Czech Republic
Each November, the Naplavka riverbank in Prague fills for St. Martin's Day, when the first young wine of the year is uncorked and roast goose is served. Wine tastings, food, and festivity mark the old close of the farming year, in a much-loved Czech tradition of marking the season's turn with a good meal.
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About St. Martin's Festival and Roast Goose
St. Martin’s Day (Martinmas) has been observed in Czech culture since medieval times as the end of the agrarian year. Traditionally, villagers would gather on St. Martin’s Day to eat goose (Martin’s goose) and taste that year’s new wine. The Prague festival revives these customs. By mid-November, restaurants and wineries across the country join the celebration. In Prague, the Naplavka celebration is the largest public gathering, drawing both locals and vi...
Dress warmly and respectfully; this is a family event celebrating Czech tradition. Visitors should approach cultural displays (like wine blessing ceremonies) with interest but not obtrusiveness.
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
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Observation may be enough
Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
St. Martin’s Day (Martinmas) has been observed in Czech culture since medieval times as the end of the agrarian year. Traditionally, villagers would gather on St. Martin’s Day to eat goose (Martin’s goose) and taste that year’s new wine. The Prague festival revives these customs. By mid-November, restaurants and wineries across the country join the celebration. In Prague, the Naplavka celebration is the largest public gatheri...
Key moments to know
~10:00Expected
Festival Opening
Arrive to live music and vendors, receive tasting glass and festival guide, begin sampling young wines and specialties.
~11:11Expected
Uncorking of First Wine
Participants toast the new vintage with wine from glass flutes, marking the symbolic start of St. Martin’s festivities.
~12:00Expected
Roast Goose Feast
Festivalgoers can purchase plates of roasted goose with dumplings and cabbage; seating areas available to eat and socialize.
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
No specific dress code, although smart casual and warm clothing is recommended for November weather.
Read the local rhythm
Listen to brief presentations about St. Martin’s customs, taste wine only from provided glasses, dispose of tra...
Keep the visit respectful
Dress warmly and respectfully; this is a family event celebrating Czech tradition. Visitors should approach cul...
Essentials at a glance
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Nov 7, 2026
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Prague
Prague
Cost
CZK100 - CZK150
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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