{"id":1714,"date":"2026-09-08T09:00:42","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T08:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/villas-guide.com\/blog\/jesen-u-istri-vodic-kroz-najatraktivnije-eno-gastro-evente\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T09:26:16","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T08:26:16","slug":"autumn-in-istria-the-best-eno-gastronomic-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/villas-guide.com\/en\/blog\/autumn-in-istria-the-best-eno-gastronomic-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Autumn in Istria – a guide to the best events"},"content":{"rendered":"

Autumn is a season full of events<\/strong>, and in this article, we will focus on those combining gastronomy and sports. And hopefully inspire you to take a one-day or week-long trip and experience the magic of autumn in one of Croatia’s most enchanting regions<\/strong>. And where might that be? Well, in Istria, of course!<\/p>\n

To make your visit to Istria complete, why not rent one of our villas in Istria<\/a>?<\/strong> Our cozy villas will provide you with an ideal place to rest after days spent at events.<\/p>\n

Events<\/h2>\n

Grape Harvest Days<\/a><\/h3>\n

Location and date: Buje, September 18th \u2013 20th<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more than 100 years<\/strong>, Grape Days have brought the scents of the harvest and the spirit of times past to the streets of Buje. Celebration lasts three days and there will be events for all generations: sports tournaments, children’s games, cultural programs and concerts. Celebrate the harvest with the locals and enjoy the blend of tradition and wine.<\/p>\n

Extempore: international painting event<\/a><\/h3>\n

Location and date: Gro\u017enjan, September 24th \u2013 27th<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every autumn, Extempore turns Gro\u017enjan into an open-air art studio.<\/strong> It is organized in cooperation with the local Italian Community and the Municipality of Gro\u017enjan. Artists from Croatia and abroad paint on given themes, exhibit their works and mingle with the audience. There are also concerts, tastings of local products and themed walks through the town.<\/p>\n

Wine & Walk by the sea<\/a><\/h3>\n

Location and date: Novigrad, September 26th<\/strong><\/p>\n

Novigrad welcomes autumn the Istrian way: with a glass of wine, local food and a walk through nature<\/strong>. The route is 10km long and passes through the town’s historic centre, the promenade, vineyards and olive groves. Wine & food stations will be scattered throughout the route and winemakers and restaurants from the Novigrad area will be showcasing their products. For details on the programme and tickets, check out the event page<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n