Events in Slovenia to plan for

Though Slovenia is a small country, it does not lack in the event calendar which is packed with several festivals promoting the various cultures, the beauty and the traditions of the country. From the upbeat fireworks and folk music and dance fests to wine and food that centers on only local specialties, there’s much more in store. Nature enthralled visitors will be a part of the holiday making that is bundled in the nature festivals of Slovenia which consists of trekking, cycling and many more activities in the beautiful landscapes of the country.

Pust or Slovene carnival and it’s celebration characters can be seen in different counties up to the town level, any town in this country during these major holidays. Similarly, the Ljubljana festival rather fills summer with events surrounding music, theatre and art.

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Kurentovanje Festival

Among the brightest and most revealing events in Slovenia, Kurentovanje is observed in Ptuj, one of the towns almost at the end of February of the first or second week of March. It refers to the conclusion of winter and the introduction of spring. The audience also dresses in oversized furry outfits as well as usage of masks. This ancient festival is inscribed by UNESCO and forms a part of Slovenia’s culture.

St. Martin’s Day

November 11 is known to be also the feast day of St. Martin, which is related to one of the biggest wine festivals in Slovenia. It is that day, that is recognized as the turning point in the calendar, when grape juice turns and becomes wine. Various towns and villages, mainly in wine-growing areas of Maribor and Goriška Brda, offer wine, celebrations, and tastings. This is the period when both locals and tourists get together and participate in the traditions around the boundaries of Slovenia, which is winemaking.