This year again, the traditional 14th Festival of Olive Oil and Chard will take place in Padna, where locals will present a selection of autochthonous olive oil varieties, agricultural products grown in the Šavrini Hills, and traditional Istrian dishes.
A rich offer of autochthonous olive oil varieties, healthy agricultural products grown in the Šavrini Hills, and traditional Istrian dishes “from the old days” awaits you. In addition to Istrian culinary delights, the event will also offer various activities, from participation in the Padna hike to authentic Istrian entertainment in the evening hours.
Programme
SATURDAY, 25TH APRIL 2026
10.00–18.00
Istrian farmers’ market of olive oil, chard and local products / Throughout the village
Street photo exhibition »Padna Once and Today« / Throughout the village
Screening of a documentary film about Padna and its residents + Images of Slovenia »Padna 2004« / At the Tourist Information Center Padna
Artworks by Alberto Pucer / At the Tourist Information Center Padna
Dog Stop and Photo Spot / At the village
Children’s corner / By the Tourist Information Center Padna
Istria through the lens of Suzi Pucer / In front of Bakery Martin
10.00–11.00 / Church of St Blaise
Holy Mass
11.00–14.00 / Church of St Blaise and Božidar Jakac Gallery
Visit to the Church of St Blaise and the Božidar Jakac Gallery
11.00–16.00 / Meeting point: in front of the Božidar Jakac Cultural Center
»Tour of Padna«: guided cycling tours of Padna and the surrounding area with eBike Slovenia
11.00–17.00 / Throughout the village
Duo of accordionists Duo Kažin
13.00–14.00 / By the Tourist Information Center Padna
Children’s creative workshops using natural and recycled materials
14.00 / Bakery Martin
Demonstration of bread baking in wood fired bread oven
15.00–16.00 / Božidar Jakac Gallery
Children’s art workshops
15.00–16.00 / Meeting point: in front of the Tourist Information Center Padna
Guided tour of Padna
15.00–17.00 / Church of St Blaise and Božidar Jakac Gallery
Visit to the Church of St Blaise and the Božidar Jakac Gallery
15.00–18.00 / Throughout the village
Music group Banda della Comunità degli Italiani di Buie
16.00–17.00 / Meeting point: in front of the Tourist Information Center Padna
»Padna, hidden natural beauties«: Padna hike for families and recreational hikers
17.00 / At the village
Performance by the Folklore Group VAL Piran
18.00 / Event venue by the Božidar Jakac Cultural Center
Performance by the Folklore Group VAL Piran
19.00–22.00 / Event venue by the Božidar Jakac Cultural Center
Entertainment with the music group Banda della Comunità degli Italiani di Buie
*All activities are free of charge, except for electric bike rentals and guided cycling tours with eBike Slovenia. Prior registration at the Tourist Information Center Padna is recommended for all guided tours and hikes (at the address Padna 16, 6333 Sečovlje, at the phone number 00 386 40 518 563 or at the e-mail address ticpadna@portoroz.si).
SUNDAY, 26TH APRIL 2026
10.00–18.00
Istrian farmers’ market of olive oil, chard and local products / Throughout the village
Street photo exhibition »Padna Once and Today« / Throughout the village
Screening of a documentary film about Padna and its residents + Images of Slovenia »Padna 2004« / At the Tourist Information Center Padna
Artworks by Alberto Pucer / At the Tourist Information Center Padna
Dog Stop and Photo Spot / At the village
Children’s corner / By the Tourist Information Center Padna
Istria through the lens of Suzi Pucer / In front of Bakery Martin
09.00 / Boccia court in Padna
Boccia tournament for the Padna Cup 2026
11.00–14.00 / Church of St Blaise and Božidar Jakac Gallery
Visit to the Church of St Blaise and the Božidar Jakac Gallery
11.00–16.00 / Meeting point: in front of the Božidar Jakac Cultural Center
»Tour of Padna«: guided cycling tours of Padna and the surrounding area with eBike Slovenia
11.30–12.30 / Meeting point: in front of the Tourist Information Center Padna
»Padna, hidden natural beauties«: Padna hike for families and recreational hikers
11.30–18.30 / Throughout the village
Trio of local musicians
14.00 / Bakery Martin
Demonstration of bread baking in wood fired bread oven
15.00–16.00 / Božidar Jakac Gallery
Children’s art workshops
15.00–17.00 / Church of St Blaise and Božidar Jakac Gallery
Visit to the Church of St Blaise and the Božidar Jakac Gallery
15.00–18.00 / Throughout the village
Music group Istrski Fantje
16.00–17.00 / Meeting point: in front of the Tourist Information Center Padna
Guided tour of Padna
18.00 / Event venue by the Božidar Jakac Cultural Center
Exhibition of Istrian Flutes
19.00–20.00 / Event venue by the Božidar Jakac Cultural Center
Cultural programme: accordionist Tadej Goja, vocal group »Cantadori« della Comunità degli Italiani di San Lorenzo–Babici, folk group »Moja mati kuha kafe« and Suzana Zadnik, Maja Jelič, Nika Ražman and Vojko Kotrle from the Cultural Association Alojz Kocjančič Puče–Koštabona. The program will be hosted by Aljoša Pucer.
20.00–22.00 / Event venue by the Božidar Jakac Cultural Center
Entertainment with the music group Istrski fantje
*All activities are free of charge, except for electric bike rentals and guided cycling tours with eBike Slovenia. Prior registration at the Tourist Information Center Padna is recommended for all guided tours and hikes (at the address Padna 16, 6333 Sečovlje, at the phone number 00 386 40 518 563 or at the e-mail address ticpadna@portoroz.si).
FREE BUS TRANSFER
Bus stations:
Piran – Portorož H (Lido Bar Portorož) – Portorož – Lucija (Bistro Lucija) – Lucija TPC – Seča (Tine na Klancu) – Parecag (AP Marička) – Sečovlje K (Sečovlje Rudnik) – Dragonja – Padna.
Departures:
- Piran–Padna: 10.00, 12.00, 15.00 and 17.00;
- Padna–Piran: 11.00, 13.00, 16.00, 20.00 and 22.00.
We kindly ask for your understanding in case of possible bus delays.
Organizer: Local community of Padna in cooperation with Cultural and Sports Association of Padna and Tourist Board Portorož
