St. Martin's Festival in Šmartno
08.11.2025 - 09.11.2025 at 10:00
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.
PROGRAMME:
10 AM – 7 PM / Stalls with local products and produce
11 AM – 10 PM / Wine tastings in the cellars of Šmartno
11 AM – 10 PM / Rich culinary offer with St. Martin’s delicacies
11 AM – 7 PM / Lively musical programme in the streets
11 AM – 10 PM / Chestnut roastin
11 AM – 5 PM/ Art extempore by the Dablo Art Association
11 AM – 5 PM / Children’s corner: childcare, face painting and creative workshops
11 AM – 10 PM / Lively musical programme in the streets
UPPER SQUARE
1 PM / Choir of the twin municipality of Pliberk, Quintet of the Podjunska Godba Libuče (Austria)
2 PM / Folklore Group Živa Nit (Italy)
3 PM / Opening of St. Martin’s Celebration:
- Greetings 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 dish chosen by visitors
- Male Choir Srečko Kumar
4 PM / Folklore Group Caprivese di Michele Grion (Italy)
4.15 PM / Lospravilos Dance Club
4.30 PM / Klapa Karatel, Male Vocal Ensemble
6 PM / String Quartet Podokničarji
7 PM / Ensemble Suho cvetje
8 PM / Tambura Team, Music Group
LOWER SQUARE
2:00 PM / Miren-Orehovlje Women's Association, choir
2.30 PM / Folklore Group Živa Nit (Italy)
3.30 PM / Folklore Group Caprivese di Michele Grion (Italy)
5 PM / Brda Wind Orchestra
4 PM – 10 PM / Gas Kras, Music Group
WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITION
10 AM – 7 PM / 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 PM – 3 PM / Cooking workshop with Briške women and girls and twin municipalities, and friends:
SLOVENIA – Miren - Orehovlje, CROATIA – Matulji, AUSTRIA – Bleiburg, ITALY – San Floriano (House of Culture)
12 PM – 6 PM / Presentation of participating winemakers (Pršutera)
12 PM; 2 PM; 5 PM / Guided olive oil tasting with olive grower Davis Prinčič (Nonet Tower)
The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme.
PRICE:
- €20 (includes glass with pouch, tasting of young wine, workshops with winemakers and olive growers, and panel discussion, free bus ride)
- €5 (entry fee from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for visitors who do not purchase a glass). Children and young people up to 18 years of age have free admission.
Entry with your own glass is not allowed.
On Saturday, a shuttle bus service will be available throughout Brda and on the route Nova Gorica – Šmartno – Nova Gorica.
The bus ride is free.
Dogs are not allowed on the buses.
SUNDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2025 (10:00 – 19:00)
PROGRAMME:
8.30 AM / St. Martin’s hike with insights into the cultural heritage and eno-gastronomy of Brda (more info: St. Martin’s hike )
10 AM – 7 PM / Stalls with local products and produce
11 AM – 7 PM / Wine tastings in the wine cellars of Šmartno
11 AM – 7 PM / Rich culinary offer with St. Martin’s delicacies
11 AM – 7 PM / Lively musical programme in the streets
11 AM – 7 PM / Chestnut roasting
11 AM – 5 PM / Art extempore by the Dablo Painting Association
11 AM – 5 PM / Children’s corner: childcare, face painting and creative workshops
CULTURAL PERFORMANCES
11 AM – 6 PM / Ensemble Suho cvetje
11 AM – 5 PM / Ne joči pevec, music group
12 PM & 1 PM / Folklore group Kal nad Kanalom
12.30 PM & 1.30 PM / Folklore group Razor
2 PM / European Association of Wine Knights – Legature for Primorska
2.15 PM – 2.45 PM & 4 PM – 4.45 PM / Traditional bell ringing (Church of St. Martin)
3 PM – 4 PM / Holy Mass at the Church of St. Martin
4 PM – 5 PM / Briški kvintet
WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITION AND TRADITIONS
10 AM – 7 PM / 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 PM – 6 PM / Presentation of participating winemakers (Pršutera)
1 PM / Making of "tarcenti" and "martinci" (Zofa’s House)
2 PM – 2.45 PM & 4 PM – 4.45 / Traditional bell ringing (Church of St. Martin)
11 AM; 1 PM; 3 PM / Guided olive oil tasting with olive grower Davis Prinčič (Nonet Tower)
The organiser reserves the right to modify the programme.
PRICE:
- €15 (includes glass with pouch, tasting of young wine, and workshops with winemakers and olive growers).
- A €5 deposit for the glass can be refunded at the main ticket office upon presentation of a valid receipt from Sunday
Tickets can be purchased only at the ticket office in the village of Šmartno.
Entry with your own glass is not allowed.
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
