Northwestern Istria offers a variety of sports, cultural, entertainment and gastronomic events throughout the year. Here’s a list of some of them you shouldn’t miss!
| WHEN? | WHAT? | WHERE? |
|---|---|---|
| February: | Chocolate and Wine Festival | Brtonigla |
| Brtonigla Adventure Trek – a trekking race through forests, vineyards and olive groves | Brtonigla | |
| March: | Umag Trophy – a one-day race listed in the calendar of the World Cycling Association UCI | Umag |
| April: | 100 miles of Istria – an ultra-trail race finishing in Umag | Umag |
| Sweet Wine & Walk – a wine and gourmet food tasting tour | Momjan | |
| Umag Floria Flower Fair | Umag | |
| Šparogada – a traditional wild asparagus gastro event | Kaštel near Buje | |
| May: | Istria Wine&Walk – a superb wine and gourmet food tasting tour in Northwestern Istria | Buje |
| Oleum olivarum – an international olive oil fair | Kaštel near Buje | |
| Sea Star Festival – a music festival featuring famous global and regional performers | Stella Maris – Umag | |
| Open Wine Cellar Day, held in select Istrian wine cellars | Istra | |
| June: | Indirekt – a music and art festival featuring the most prominent regional artists | Umag i Savudrija |
| Umag Night Run – a 2.5, 5 and 10 km race | Stella Maris – Umag | |
| July: | Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag, an international tennis tournament offering a selection of sports, entertainment and gastronomic events | Stella Maris – Umag |
| Sepomaia viva International Festival of Antique | Umag | |
| Tomato Day, featuring a range of entertainment events | Umag | |
| In the Kingdom of Muscat – a cultural and wine event | Momjan | |
| August: | A variety of outdoor concerts | Umag |
| September: | Istria Wine Run – a race through vineyards (marathon, half-marathon and relays) finishing in Umag | Umag |
| Grapes Festival – a traditional local festival featuring a variety of entertainment events | Buje | |
| October: | Istria Granfondo International Cycling Marathon | Umag |
| November: | Feast Day of St. Martin, patron saint of Momjan | Momjan |
| Feast Day of St. Martin in Finida | Finida near Umag | |
| December: | UMAGic Holidays – a Christmas fair featuring concerts and other holiday events | Umag |
| Ho Ho Ho! Run – a 5 and 10 km humanitarian Christmas race | Umag |