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:
10:00 – 19:00 / Stalls with local products and produce
11:00 – 22:00 / Wine tastings in the cellars of Šmartno
11:00 – 22:00 / Rich culinary offer with St. Martin’s delicacies
11:00 – 22:00 / Chestnut roastin
11:00 – 17:00 / Art extempore by the Dablo Art Association
11:00 – 17:00 / Children’s corner: childcare, face painting and creative workshops
11:00 – 22:00 / Lively musical programme in the streets
UPPER SQUARE
13:00 / Choir – Twin Town of Bleiburg (Austria)
14:00 / Folklore Group Živa Nit (Italy)
15:00 / 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
16:00 / Folklore Group Caprivese di Michele Grion (Italy)
16:15 / Lospravilos Dance Club
16:30 / Klapa Karatel, Male Vocal Ensemble
18:00 / String Quartet Podokničarji
19:00 / Ensemble Suho cvetje
20:00 / Tambura Team, Music Group
LOWER SQUARE
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 PANEL DISCUSSION
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 women and girls and twin and friendly municipalities:
SLOVENIA – Orehovlje, CROATIA – Barban and Matulji, AUSTRIA – Bleiburg, ITALY – San Floriano and Cormons (House of Culture)
12:00 – 18:00 / Presentation of participating winemakers (Pršutera)
14:00 / Round table: St. Martin’s Day Celebrations in Modern Times. The event will be hosted by journalist Mr. Sašo Dravinec (House of Culture, 2nd floor)
12:00; 14:00; 17:00 / Olive oil tasting – Brda Olive Growers’ Association (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)
- €5 (entry fee from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for visitors who do not purchase a glass)
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.
Dogs are not allowed on the 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 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 / 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
11:00 – 19:00 / Lively musical programme in the streets
11:00 – 18:00 / Ensemble Suho cvetje
11:00 – 17:00 / Ne joči pevec, music group
12:00 & 13:00 / Folklore group Kal nad Kanalom
12:30 & 13:30 / Folklore group Razor
14:00 / Slovenian Order of the Knights of Wine – Legature for Primorska (Upper Square)
14:00 – 14:45 & 16:00 – 16:45 / Traditional bell ringing (Church of St. Martin)
15:00 – 16:00 / Holy Mass at the Church of St. Martin
16:00 – 17:00 / Briški kvintet
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" (Zofa’s House)
14:00 – 14:45 & 16:00 – 16:45 / Traditional bell ringing (Church of St. Martin)
11:00; 13:00; 15:00 / Olive oil tasting – Brda Olive Growers’ Association (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
