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St. Martin's Festival in Šmartno

08.11.2025

Experience the Magic of Autumn in Brda – St. Martin’s Celebration in Šmartno

St. Martin’s Day in Šmartno remains a celebration of authenticity, tradition, and the warm hospitality of Brda. Enter the charming village where culture is a way of life – as if stepping into the living room of the people of Brda.

Experience St. Martin’s celebration among the stone alleys of the most beautiful medieval village far and wide, with selected experiences.

SATURDAY, 8 NOVEMBER 2025 (10:00 – 22:00)

PROGRAMME

10:00 – 19:00 / Stalls with local products and produce

11:00 – 22:00 / Wine tastings in the wine cellars of Šmartno

11:00 – 22:00 / Rich culinary offer with St. Martin’s delicacies

11:00 – 22:00 / Chestnut roasting

11:00 – 17:00 / Art extempore by the Dablo Painting Association

11:00 – 17:00 / Children’s corner: childcare, face painting and creative workshops

11:00 – 22:00 / Lively musical programme in the streets

Cultural Performances

UPPER SQUARE

13:00 / Choir of the twin municipality of Pliberk, Quintet of the Podjunska Godba Loibach (Austria) 

14:00 / Folklore group Živa nit (Italy)

15:00 / Official opening of St. Martin’s Festival:

  • Welcome speech by Mayor Franc Mužič

  • Blessing of the young wine with Mr. Melo Kovic, chaplain at the Diocesan Grammar School Vipava

  • Announcement of the best culinary plate chosen by visitors

  • Male Choir Srečko Kumar

16:00 / Folklore group Caprivese di Michele Grion (Italy)

16:15 / Lospravilos Dance Club

16:30 / Klapa Karatel – male vocal group

18:00 / String Quartet Podokničarji

19:00 /Ensemble Suho cvetje

20:00 /Tambura Team – music group

LOWER SQUARE

14:00 / Miren-Orehovlje Women's Association, choir  

14:30 / Folklore group Živa nit (Italy)

15:30 / Folklore group Caprivese di Michele Grion (Italy)

17:00 / Brda Wind Orchestra

16:00 – 22:00 / Gas Kras – music group

WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITION AND ROUND TABLE

10:00 – 19:00 / Exhibition dedicated to the honorary citizens of the Municipality of Brda: Izidor Simčič, Darinka Sirk
– Dorče and Darinka – Brda in drawings and memories (House of Culture, 2nd floor) 

12:00 – 15:00 / Cooking workshop with “Briške žene in dekleta” (Brda Women’s Association) and representatives from twin municipalities, and friends:
SLOVENIA – Miren – Orehovlje, CROATIA – Matulji, AUSTRIA – Pliberk, ITALY – San Floriano (House of Culture)

12:00 – 18:00 / Presentation of participating winemakers (Pršutera)

12:00; 14:00; 17:00 /Guided olive oil tasting with olive grower Davis Prinčič (Nonet Tower)

PRICE

  • €20 (includes a glass with pouch, young wine sample, workshops with winemakers and olive growers, round table)
  • €5 (from 17:00 to 22:00, entrance for visitors without a purchased glass). Children up to 18 years of age have free admission.

Bringing your own glass is not allowed.

The organiser reserves the right to modify the programme.

A circular bus service will be available throughout Brda and on the route Nova Gorica – Šmartno – Nova Gorica.

Dogs are not allowed on buses.

SUNDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2025 (10:00 – 19:00)

PROGRAMME:

08:30 / St. Martin’s hike with insights into the cultural heritage and eno-gastronomy of Brda (more info: St. Martin’s hike )

10:00 – 19:00 / Stalls with local products and produce

11:00 – 19:00 / Wine tastings in the wine cellars of Šmartno

11:00 – 19:00 / Rich culinary offer with St. Martin’s delicacies

11:00 – 19:00/ Chestnut roasting

11:00 – 17:00/ Art extempore by the Dablo Painting Association

11:00 – 17:00 / Children’s corner: childcare, face painting and creative workshops

Cultural Performances

11:00 – 19:00 / Diverse music programme throughout the streets

11:00 – 18:00 / Ensemble Suho cvetje

11:00 – 17:00 / Music group Ne joči pevec

12:00 & 12:30 / Folklore group Kal nad Kanalom

13:00 & 13:30 / Folklore group Razor

14:00 / European Association of Wine Knights – Primorska Legation 

14:00 – 14:45 & 16:00 – 16:45 / Traditional bell ringing (St. Martin’s Church)

15:00 – 16:00 / Holy Mass in St. Martin’s Church

16:00 – 17:00 /Briški Quintet

WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITION AND TRADITIONS

10:00 – 19:00/ Exhibition dedicated to the honorary citizens of the Municipality of Brda: Izidor Simčič, Darinka Sirk – Dorče and Darinka – Brda in drawings and memories (House of Culture, 2nd floor)

12:00 – 18:00/ Presentation of participating winemakers (Pršutera)

13:00 /Making of “tarcenti” and “martinci” (Zofina House)

14:15 – 14:45 & 16:00 – 16:45 / Traditional bell ringing (St. Martin’s Church)

11:00; 13:00; 15:00 / Guided olive oil tasting with olive grower Davis Prinčič (Nonet Tower)

PRICE

  • €15 (includes a glass with pouch, young wine sample, workshops with winemakers and olive growers)
  • Glass return deposit: €5, refundable with valid receipt (Sunday) at the main ticket office.

Children and visitors who do not wish to buy a glass have free entry.

Tickets available only at the ticket office in the village of Šmartno.

The organiser reserves the right to modify the programme.

Warmth, culture, tradition, and local character – that’s how St. Martin’s Day is celebrated in Šmartno.

8th and 9th November – welcome to Goriška Brda!

Event Organizer ZTKMŠ Brda.

 

More information:

TIC Brda
Šmartno 13, 5211 Kojsko
T: +386 5 395 95 95
E: tic@brda.si
Fb: @Brda
Ig: @goriska_brda