The 6th Wine, Olive & Heritage Festival
Wine, olive & heritage festival 2025 will be held for the sixth time in Jelsa on the island of Hvar from June 8-9, 2025.This year’s event will span two days, showcasing local participants and promoting the culture of the island of Hvar on multiple levels. The primary focus is on promoting local wines and olive products from the island of Hvar in collaboration with festival guests. The festival is intended for both local and international tourists, with the aim of promoting local Hvar producers within the concept of the “Mediterranean diet,” which encompasses a “set of knowledge and skills about a careful approach to natural resources of land and sea important for food availability, quality of living space, and a stable ecological system.”
The idea of the festival is for it to be created by local people with their products and ideas, their desire for collective progress, and to learn something new along with guest participants. The festival strives to promote “the best of Hvar” on an entertaining and educational level. The official hashtags are: #najbojeodHvara #JelsaWOH
The festival is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Regional Development and EU Funds, funded by the promotion of the Croatian Island Product (HOP) with producers who bear the HOP mark. On Friday and Saturday evenings, there will be a music program and tastings of Hvar wines, olive oils, local products, and Mediterranean food and delicacies offered by restaurants, taking place in Jelsa Park.. The exceptionally rich eno-gastronomic offerings will bring you closer to Hvar’s culture and heritage through colors, scents, and flavors.
ART&WINE workshops and handmade pottery workshops are organized in the park, for which registration is not required and you can join at any time.
PROGRAM:
Sunday, June 8:
- 6:00 PM – Opening of the festival fair! Visitors will have the opportunity to enjoy tastings of local wines and other authentic products. Discover the flavors of Jelsa and experience products that tell the story of tradition.
- 6:00 PM – Start of the 1st Jelša Ugorijada! In this culinary competition, local chefs will battle for the title of best conger eel brujet (fish stew) maker – don’t miss this extraordinary gastronomic event!
- 7:00 PM – Pottery workshop for all lovers of creativity and traditional crafts. Learn how to shape and paint your own ceramic item (registration required).
- 9:00 PM – Enjoy live music performances that will elevate the atmosphere and create an unforgettable evening under the stars in Jelsa.
Monday, June 9:
- 6:00 PM – The festival fair continues with a wide selection of exhibitors and wines. Come, taste, and take home the best of Jelsa!
- 7:00 PM – Wine & Art workshop – Combine your love for art and wine in a unique workshop that celebrates creativity and culture.
- 8:30 PM – Jelsa High School presents a traditional Dalmatian dish you simply must try! Enjoy the true flavors of the region, prepared by talented young chefs.
- 9:00 PM – Final live music performance to perfectly close the festival!
The festival takes place in the beautiful setting of Jelsa Park, and admission to all events is free. Come, enjoy the unique atmosphere, experience Jelsa through its flavors and sounds, and take home unforgettable memories.
See you at the Wine, Olive and Heritage Festival – Jelsa 2025!
