Opening Ceremony and Parade of Cooks
Local officials and chefs inaugurate the event; visitors sample welcome drinks as tamburitza orchestra plays.
~10:00
Tastes of Vojvodina Festival
Festival "Ukusi Vojvodine"
Novi Sad, Serbia
Sep 12 - 13, 2026Expected
Each year, the city of Novi Sad celebrates the cuisine of its region with Ukusi Vojvodine, the Tastes of Vojvodina. Local producers and traditional dishes fill the festival, in a celebration of the rich, many-layered food born from the Serbs, Hungarians, Slovaks, Romanians, and Croats of Vojvodina.
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Sep 13
Sep 14
Kulen and Rakija Tasting Contest
Spectators watch and taste finalists of local sausage (kulen) and plum brandy contests; winners announced with awards.
~15:00
Where it happens
Limanski park
Novi Sad, Serbia
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Respect local boundaries
Respect food tastes and thank vendors. Inquire about ingredients, especially for dietary re...
Read the local rhythm
Try foods respectfully; inquire about ingredients (some dishes contain pork or alcohol). Ta...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
REGIONAL HARVEST & FOODWAYS
Tastes of Vojvodina Festival
Festival "Ukusi Vojvodine"
Novi Sad, Serbia
Each year, the city of Novi Sad celebrates the cuisine of its region with Ukusi Vojvodine, the Tastes of Vojvodina. Local producers and traditional dishes fill the festival, in a celebration of the rich, many-layered food born from the Serbs, Hungarians, Slovaks, Romanians, and Croats of Vojvodina.
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The story behind it
Vojvodina’s multiethnic population (Serbs, Hungarians, Slovaks, Romanians, Croats, etc.) has developed a rich fusion cuisine over centuries. Long-established cooking traditions—stewed meats, freshwater fish, pastries with poppy seeds or jam—are central to community gatherings. Ukusi Vojvodine taps into this heritage by showcasing how everyday foods connect people across ethnic lines. The festival mirrors local markets where n...
Key moments to know
Sep 13~10:00Expected
Opening Ceremony and Parade of Cooks
Local officials and chefs inaugurate the event; visitors sample welcome drinks as tamburitza orchestra plays.
Sep 14~15:00Expected
Kulen and Rakija Tasting Contest
Spectators watch and taste finalists of local sausage (kulen) and plum brandy contests; winners announced with awards.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Respect local boundaries
Respect food tastes and thank vendors. Inquire about ingredients, especially for dietary restrictions.
Read the local rhythm
Try foods respectfully; inquire about ingredients (some dishes contain pork or alcohol). Take care not to litte...
Essentials at a glance
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Sep 12 - 13, 2026
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City / Area
Novi Sad
Multiethnic Vojvodina (gastronomic heritage)
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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