St. Martin’s Celebration in Sečovlje

St. Martin’s Celebration in Sečovlje will take place for the first time from 13 to 15 November 2026 as a new festival of wine, tradition, and community in the Istrian hinterland. The event will be dedicated to the blessing of the new wine, local cuisine, and the presentation of the region’s winemaking heritage and producers.

PROGRAMME:

FRIDAY, 13 NOVEMBER

9:00 am – 12:00 pm
St Martin’s celebration for children – creative workshops for kindergarten and school children

5:00 pm – 6:00 pm 
Children’s programme “Emi the Little Turtle Introduces Herself” for our youngest visitors

7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Mayor’s Wine Awards 2027 ceremony – Klapa Fritule and stand-up comedy with Bruno & Giordan

9:00 pm – 12:00 am
Party with the band Gedore

SATURDAY, 14 NOVEMBER

1:00 pm
Opening of St Martin’s Tent – stalls featuring local winemakers, food and other local producers

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Mini St Martin’s Run – children’s race

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
St Martin’s Run

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm
St Martin’s Run awards ceremony

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Children’s programme – ribič Pepe

7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Evening music programme – Al Picone & Sara

9:30 pm – 01:00 am 
Grand St Martin’s Party – Zvita Feltna

SUNDAY, 15 NOVEMBER

10:00 am
Holy Mass with procession at the Church of St Martin

11:00 am after Mass
Community gathering – stalls featuring local winemakers, culinary delights and local producers