Weather

1st - 2nd March 2009
Tennis Tournament Stella Maris, Umag
Tennis tournament for children under 14 years of age

6th - 9th March 2009
Tennis tournament Stella Maris, Umag
Tennis tournament for children under the age of 16

7th - 9th March 2009
UMAG OPEN, Umag
CTA Tennis tournament on the courts of the tennis centre PUNTA for children under 12 years of age

8th - 9th March 2009
14th Open Minihandball Cup of Istria, Umag
The 14th edition of Open Minihandball Cup of Istria in the hall of Elementary School 'Marija i Lina', organized by Women's Handball Team 'Umag'.

14th March - 16th April 2009
Group exhibition, Marino Cettina Gallery, Umag
In Marino Cettina Gallery renowned artists exhibit their works: Marina Gržinić, Aina Šmid, Mladen Stilinović, Sebastijan Leban, Silsej Xhafa and Marijan Crtalić.

14th - 15th March 2009
Oleum Olivarum Encounter, Krasica, Buje
An event dedicated to olive-growing, with the 4th Fair of extra-virgin olive oil and an international art contest with olive as inspiration.

15th March 2009
Bicycle race Istarsko proljeće ('Istrian Spring'), Umag

15th March - 1st April 2009
DEEP: ART, International Theme Exposition, Grožnjan

17th March - 15th June 2009
Museum and educational workshop for children: 'Let's get to know the forgotten treasures of Umag', Umag

20th - 23rd March 2009
25th STELLA MARIS CUP, Umag
CTA Tennis Tournament for children under 16 years of age on the tennis courts of Tourist Settlement Sol Stella Maris.

21st - 25th March 2009
27th STELLA MARIS CUP, Umag
Tennis tournament for children under 12 years of age on the tennis courts of Tourist Settlement Sol Stella Maris.

25th March - 30th April 2009
Days of asparagus, cluster Umag – Novigrad
During the period asparagus dishes will be served in restaurants and taverns throughout the area of Umag – Novigrad cluster.

29th March - 5th April 2009
2nd Internatinal Monodrama Week, Umag
Open University 'Ante Babić' and The Italian Community 'Fulvio Tomizza' from Umag are organizing an international week of monodrama.

30th March 2009
3rd exhibition of children's works from the workshop 'Let's get to know the forgotten treasures of Umag'.
Umag Town Museum, Trg slobode, Umag

31th March - 10th April 2009
The Artistic Colony of Grožnjan
Painting event in Grožnjan.

29th March - 5th April 2009
2nd Internatinal Monodrama Week, Umag
Open University 'Ante Babić' and The Italian Community 'Fulvio Tomizza' from Umag are organizing an international week of monodrama.

31th March - 10th April 2009
The Artistic Colony of Grožnjan
Painting event in Grožnjan.

25th March - 30th April 2009
Days of asparagus, cluster Umag – Novigrad
During the period asparagus dishes will be served in restaurants and taverns throughout the area of Umag – Novigrad cluster.

15th March - 1st April 2009
DEEP: ART, International Theme Exposition, Grožnjan

3rd - 5th April 2009
4th International Mushroom Days: Smrčkijada, Umag
Presentation of the unique kind of mushroom: morel ('smrčak'). A course and presentation of microscopic mushrooms; exhibition of students' art works about mushrooms; experts and mushroom enthusiasts will answer visitors' questions. Party with tasting dishes, cooking a great fritaja with mushrooms and asparagus, accompanied by a music show.

6th April 2009
Saint Blaise Feast, Grožnjan

10th April - 8th May 2009
Exhibition of art works made at the Artistic Colony of Grožnjan 2008, Grožnjan

12th April 2009
Easter in Umag, Umag
9:00 Mass in Italian language, Parish church of the Ascension, Umag, Trg slobode
11:00 Mass in Croatian language, Parish church of the Ascension, Umag, Trg slobode
Easter congratulatory message to the visitors of Umag, Trg slobode

13th April 2009
Easter Monday, St. Peregrine, Pelegrin
9:00 Mass in St. Peregrine church
The Italian Community of the Town of Umag traditionally after the mass celebrate Easter Monday in the church.

13th April 2009
Public Festivity: Seget Community Office Day, Umag

16th April 2009
Zlatna Šparoga 'Golden Asparagus' 2009, Konoba Igor, Kaštel, Buje
Tourist board of Umag-Novigrad cluster and Istria County Tourist Association organize all-Istrian competition in cooking dishes of asparagus; the participants are the taverns listed in Istrian Gourmet guide.

16th - 19th April 2009
Šparogada in Kaštel, Buje
Asparagus is a top culinary delicacy, long recognized in this region. The asparagus festival Šparogada has a long tradition of cooking and tasting domestic specialties of asparagus, accompanied by other cultural and entertainment activities.

18th April - 18th May 2009
14th Museum-educational game: (U)OKVIRI, Trg Slobode, Umag
The topic: Mosaic workshop in Arheotrade Gallery, organized by Umag Town Museum.

18th - 19th April 2009
Public feast: Otava, Fiorini

22nd April - 26th April 2009
2nd ART FLOREAL, Umag
International flower contest in making floral installations on a given topic, and courses in floral decoration for adults and for children. This is the second Art Floreal, and it will take place in Trg slobode, Umag.

25th - 26th April 2009
12th Flower Fair Umag
The twelfth edition of the Flower Fair in Umag, which gathers a greater number of exhibitors each year. There you can buy seedlings and beautiful flowers.

29th April 2009
2nd ARTUM event, Umag
Let's come to a gallery, museum, library
Exhibitions and lectures, souvenirs and book sales...
Umag Town Museum and Town Library Umag – Arheotrade, Trg slobode
Photography exhibition: Matjaž Prešern, Marin Gallery

30th April 2009
The First of May's Bonfire, TN Sol Stella Maris, Umag
Traditional bonfires for all visitors of the settlement.

17th March - 15th June 2009
Museum and educational workshop for children: 'Let's get to know the forgotten treasures of Umag', Umag

10th April - 8th May 2009
Exhibition of art works made at the Artistic Colony of Grožnjan 2008, Grožnjan

18th April - 18th May 2009
14th Museum-educational game: (U)OKVIRI, Trg Slobode, Umag
The topic: Mosaic workshop in Arheotrade Gallery, organized by Umag Town Museum.

1st May 2009
The First of May's Bonfire, TN Sol Polynesia, Umag
Traditional bonfires for all hosts of the settlement.

1st May 2009
Concert: Grožnjan Encounters, Grožnjan
On the occasion of the 44th anniversary of proclamation Grožnjan 'Town of Artists', numerous exhibitions in Grožnjan galleries will take place, as well as concerts on the town square.

1st - 3rd May 2009
1st of May in Savudrija

	1st May	International Veterans' Football Tournament
	1st - 3rd May	International Equestrian Tournament
	2nd May	Friendly football matches
	2nd May	Bicycle ride for all guests and hosts
	3rd May	Fishing tournament

1st May 2009
1st of May Reveilles: Buje, Krasica, Momjan, Kaštel, Kršete
Buje Brass Band passes through those communities playing traditional Croatian reveilles.

2nd May 2009
2nd International Mountain Bike 4X Racing and Jumping, Umag

2nd May 2009
Oliver Dragojević, ITC Sol Stella Maris, Umag
During his concert which begins at 8:30 pm, Oliver Dragojević will perform his widely famous hit songs, accompanied by excellent musicians.

6th May 2009
Presentation of museum souvenirs: Earring from Buzet and Umag.
Arheotrade Gallery, Trg Slobode, Umag
Celebration of Umag Town Museum's Day. Presentation of early medieval earrings found in archeological research in the main town square in 2005

6th May 2009
International Confectionary Cup: Zlatni Kažun, Trg Slobode, Umag
On the central town square the Association of Istrian County Chefs will make a 120 metres long cake which will be sold at a promotional price. All the funds raised will be donated for charity.

8th May 2009
Carousel of Friendship, Trg slobode, Umag
Nursery school 'Girotondo' from Umag organizes the seventh Carousel of Friendship, gathering 300 children from Italian nursery schools in Croatia and Slovenia, who are leaving their nurseries and starting primary schools in September.

8th - 10th May 2009
Motorcycle Reunion: Aaancient Rockers, Sol Stella Maris, Umag
During the traditional 3-day meeting in Stella Maris, bikers from Croatia and foreign countries enjoy in live concerts, bikers’ activities, culinary offer and crazy parties, and the meeting itself has a humanitarian character!

	8th May	TBF, Urban&4, Goran Griff Blues Band – all-evening concert Acoustic Zeus Acoustic instruments performance Tanzelarija Fireworks performance
	9th May	Umag Moto Tour and Moto Games Traditional ride through Umag and its surroundings. After returning to the camp, there will be moto games for the participants of the Reunion. Tribute to Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Guns'n'Roses, AC/DC All-evening concert. Fire up project Young guitar players' show Striptease erotic show Tanzelarija Fireworks performance

8th - 10th May 2009
4th Crofish, Umag
This year's fourth edition of Crofish International Exposition of Fishing and Fishing Equipment will be held in the Bay of Umag and organized by City of Umag and the County of Istria, under the high patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture.

8th - 22nd May 2009
Solo exhibitions: Krešimir Sokol/Miranda Legović, Grožnjan

8th May - 6th June 2009
Art Exhibition: Sanja Švrljuga Milić, Marino Cettina Gallery, Umag

9th - 10th May 2009
International Dog Exhibition: CACIB, TN Sol Stella Maris, Umag

10th May 2009
Angling Competition: The 6th May's Cup, Umag

10th May 2009
International Boat Fishing Championship, Umag

11th May 2009
20th Umag Half-Marathon: Riviera 2009, Umag

12th May 2009
Encounter of Klapa 'St Pelegrine', POU 'Ante Babić', Umag

22th May - 13th June 2009
Solo Exhibitions: Marino Jugovac/ Saša Jantolek, Grožnjan

22th - 24th May 2009
3rd Spring School for Sexological Research, Grožnjan
The participants at this year's edition of the Spring School for Sexological Research are: Alenka Švab, Roman Kuhar, Ivan Bernik from Slovenia, Pamela Brouillard and Janice Irvine from the USA and Aleksandar Štulhofer from Croatia.

23th May 2009
Concert for Celebration of the patron saint of the city – St. Peregrine, Parish Church, Umag

24th May 2009
International art competition: ISTRART, Buje
St. Servulus Festivity in the atrium of Culture centre in Buje.

24th May 2009
The day of open cellars in Umag-Novigrad Cluster on the Wine Road of Buje region, World Wine Day

25th May - 1st June 2009
European TAEKWON-DO Championship, Umag
European championship in Taekwondo will take place in the hall of Primary School 'Marija i Lina'. It is the greatest sporting event this year in Croatia, after World Handball Championship.

25th May - 15th June 2009
Hydroarchaeological Research in Kator – antique Sepomaia, Umag Town Museum, Umag

27th - 30th May 2009
10th literary-scientific conference Forum Tomizza, Umag
International limitary literary-scientific symposium followed by related events: concerts, literary evenings, lectures, exhibitions...

27th - 29th May 2009
57th International Football Tournament: Kvarnerska rivijera, Umag

28th May - 2nd June 2009
48th Europe Rally, Camping Park Umag, Karigador
Europa Rally, the biggest gathering of campers in Europe, is taking place for the first time in Croatia, in one of the most beautiful campsites on the Adriatic – the Camping Park Umag.

29th May - 30th June 2009
Exhibition of sculptures: Ljubo de Karina, Marin Gallery, Umag

30th May 2009
Sailing Regatta: Nerio Vok Memorial, Local waters of Umag

31st May 2009
International Chess Tournament: St. Peregrine, Umag

17th March - 15th June 2009
Museum and educational workshop for children: 'Let's get to know the forgotten treasures of Umag', Umag

8th May - 6th June 2009
Art Exhibition: Sanja Švrljuga Milić, Marino Cettina Gallery, Umag

22th May - 13th June 2009
Solo Exhibitions: Marino Jugovac/ Saša Jantolek, Grožnjan

25th May - 1st June 2009
European TAEKWON-DO Championship, Umag
European championship in Taekwondo will take place in the hall of Primary School 'Marija i Lina'. It is the greatest sporting event this year in Croatia, after World Handball Championship.

28th May - 2nd June 2009
48th Europe Rally, Camping Park Umag, Karigador
Europa Rally, the biggest gathering of campers in Europe, is taking place for the first time in Croatia, in one of the most beautiful campsites on the Adriatic – the Camping Park Umag.

29th May - 30th June 2009
Exhibition of sculptures: Ljubo de Karina, Marin Gallery, Umag

25th May - 15th June 2009
Hydroarchaeological Research in Kator – antique Sepomaia, Umag Town Museum, Umag

5th - 8th June 2009
Tennis Tournament Stella Maris, Umag
Tennis tournament for the youth under the age of 18.

6th - 7th June 2009
The 25th Festival of Istrian Malvasia, Main Square, Brtonigla
Tasting of Istrian Malvasia on the main square, 2nd 'Wine Town' race with barrels; cultural and entertainment program, concerts, traditional gourmet offer, exhibitions of photography, local products and handicrafts.

8th - 30th June 2009
Solo exhibition of art works by Roberto Krajcer, Trg Slobode, Umag
Umag Town Museum is organizing an exhibition of Roberto Krajcer's works in Arheotrade Gallery.

10th June 2009
61st Istrian Regatta, Local waters of Umag

12th June 2009
40 years of International Cultural Centre of Jeunesses Musicales Croatia in Grožnjan

12th - 15th June 2009
Festivity of St. Vitus and Municipality Day, Grožnjan

13th June 2009
Concert: Toni Cetinski, Grožnjan

13th - 29th June 2009
Art exhibition: Project VATRA ('FIRE'), Grožnjan

14th June 2009
The 4th Sprint Triathlon Rivarela, 2009, Novigrad

14th - 22nd June 2009
Workshop: Sfumato unplugged, Grožnjan
Tonči Bilić and Croatian Radio and Television Choir

19th June 2009
Ethno Festival: Music & Wine, Atrium of Culture Centre in Buje

19th - 21st June 2009
Fisherman's Party, Trg slobode, Umag

20th June 2009
3rd Open Beach Volley Championship, Sol Coral beach, Umag

20th June 2009
Painting ex-tempore, Novigrad
International painting competition with an exhibition in Mandrač.

20th - 28th June 2009
Summer school: Health Improvement, Grožnjan
Andrija Štampar School of Public Health & Croatian Journalists' Association

24th June 2009
Festivity of St John's Day, Babići – Lovrečica, Umag
Celebration of the town's patron saint with festivity and fine dishes; appearances of a wind orchestra, klapa (traditional harmony singing groups), a choir and a musical band.

24th June 2009
Fisherman's Party, Port in Savudria

25th June 2009
Swimming Marathon of Friendship Kanegra – Portorož, Kanegra

25th June 2009
Concert: Zapeljivke, Trg slobode, Umag
A concert of popular music by the Slovenian music group begins at 8:00 pm in the square Trg slobode, Umag.

25th - 28th June 2009
Beach Volley: Maxi King Adria Super Cup, Kanegra

26th June - 5th July 2009
10th International Festival of Chamber Theatre 'Zlatni lav', Umag
The spirit of chamber theatre in Umag is impersonated in Mr Antonio Coslovich, who in the 1820s built 'Al Leon d'oro' Hotel in which he equipped a small theatre, the first in this region. Zlatni Lav ('Golden Lion') festival is a selected revue of contemporary theatre on a given topic, in Istrian intercultural spirit.

26th June - 5th July 2009
Violin Course for children and their teachers, Grožnjan
Armin Sešak, Slovenia

27th - 28th June 2009
St Peter and Paul's Feast Day, Kršete

27th June 2009
St John the Baptist's Feast Day, Dajla, Novigrad
Traditional public feast in which people from Dajla, a village near Novigrad, celebrate their patron saint's day with cultural, entertainment, and sporting activities, as well as with a selection of gastronomic delights.

27th - 28th June 2009
4th Parkfest, Novigrad

27th June - 31st July 2009
Art Exhibition: Lorena Matic, Marino Cettina Gallery, Umag

29th June - 17th July 2009
Art Exhibition: Jeunesses Musicales Croatia, Grožnjan

29th June - 8th July 2009
Modern dance & Theatre; Dance Workshop for Children and Youth
Desa Virant & Zaga Živković /Croatia/
Adriaan Lutenjin & Judith Knibbeler /Netherlands/

29th June - 8th July 2009
Cello Course for children, Grožnjan
Maja Virant /Croatia, Slovenia/

29th June - 8th July 2009
Piano course for children, Grožnjan
Branimir Biliško /Croatia, Slovenia/

17th March - 15th June 2009
Museum and educational workshop for children: 'Let's get to know the forgotten treasures of Umag', Umag

June - September 2009
Flavors, scents and sounds of Istria, Camping Park Umag, Karigador
Presentation of domestic producers of local products in the campsite followed by sounds of Istrian traditional music.

26th June - 5th July 2009
10th International Festival of Chamber Theatre 'Zlatni lav', Umag
The spirit of chamber theatre in Umag is impersonated in Mr Antonio Coslovich, who in the 1820s built 'Al Leon d'oro' Hotel in which he equipped a small theatre, the first in this region. Zlatni Lav ('Golden Lion') festival is a selected revue of contemporary theatre on a given topic, in Istrian intercultural spirit.

26th June - 5th July 2009
Violin Course for children and their teachers, Grožnjan
Armin Sešak, Slovenia

27th June - 31st July 2009
Art Exhibition: Lorena Matic, Marino Cettina Gallery, Umag

29th June - 17th July 2009
Art Exhibition: Jeunesses Musicales Croatia, Grožnjan

29th June - 8th July 2009
Modern dance & Theatre; Dance Workshop for Children and Youth
Desa Virant & Zaga Živković /Croatia/
Adriaan Lutenjin & Judith Knibbeler /Netherlands/

29th June - 8th July 2009
Cello Course for children, Grožnjan
Maja Virant /Croatia, Slovenia/

29th June - 8th July 2009
Piano course for children, Grožnjan
Branimir Biliško /Croatia, Slovenia/

2nd July - 4th July 2009
Mediterranean International Folk Festival, Trg slobode, Umag

4th July 2009
Slovenian Night, Pineta, Novigrad
A traditional tourist event followed by musical and entertainment programme, an art exhibition and gastronomical delights.

4th July - 30th July 2009
Group Exhibition of art works by Chinese artists, Marin Gallery, Umag
In Marin Gallery, Umag, there will be an exhibition by renowned Chinese artists: Yu Shaonig, Guan Ce, Bao Zhong, Zhu Kai, Xu Dongping, Lu Xiaoyin, Zhang Jiangshan, Huiqin Wang and Zhang Muchao.

5th July 2009
The 4th Reunion of Traditional Musical Groups of Northwestern Istria:
Pišćaci and Gunjci, Marušići

9th July 2009
25th Regatta Monfalcone – Umag – Monfalcone, Local waters of Umag
The 25th edition of Sailing Regatta Monfalcone – Umag – Monfalcone

9th - 11th July 2009
Fisherman's Party, Trg slobode, Umag

10th July 2009
International Wine Exhibition: In the Empire of Muscat, Momjan
An international exhibition and tasting of Muscat, for the first time organized in Momjan

10th - 17th July 2009
Renaissance ensemble of vocal artists: Marco Polo, Grožnjan

10th - 17th July 2009
Violin Masterclasses and Chamber Music for Strings, Grožnjan
Geoffry Wharton, /USA/, violin
Johannes Nauber /Germany/, cello
Vincent Royer /France/, viola

11th July 2009
3rd Novigrad-Cittanova Summer Carnival, Novigrad
With the participation of domestic masks, and some of Rijeka Carnival Parade.

11th - 12th July 2009
9th Alpe Adria Folk Fest 2009, Oprtalj
Appearances of folk orchestras from Italy, Slovenia, Austria and Croatia; black summer truffles fair (promotional tasting of black summer truffles in a great frying pan); presentation of wine, olive oil, honey... and a dance party.

11th - 16th July 2009
Ethno Croatia Festival, Grožnjan
Dario Marušić, Lidija Dokuzović /Croatia/

11th - 16th July 2009
JMI Music Crossroads South Africa, Grožnjan
Liverpool Youngsters /Zambia/

11th July - 2nd August 2009
Jazz Festival Jazz is Back!, Grožnjan
This year as well, the traditional Jazz festival under the direction of Boško Petrović will host numerous renowned names of world's jazz music at the popular Balvan City of Grožnjan.

	11th July	Boško Petrović Trio
	12th July	Greenhouse Blues Band
	13th July	Damir Kukuruzović Gipsy Swine Kvartet
	14th July	Jasna Bilušić & New Deal
	15th July	Raphael Wresnik Trio
	16th July	Ethno Croatia
	17th July	Blues Destilery
	18th July	Nuevo Tango
	19th July	Senior Service
	20th July	Bruna Carioca & Blue Bossa
	21st July	HGM Big Band; conductor: Sigi Feigl
	22nd July	Joyce Yuille & Mike Sponza Band
	23rd July	Elvis Stanić Group
	24th July	Alpen Adria Jazz Ensemble
	25th July	Thana Pavelić & Co
	26th July	Danish Young Jazz Lions
	27th July	Kristijan Beluhan All Stars
	28th July	Ian Siegal & Mike Sponza Band
	29th July	David Gazarov: From Bach to Bop
	30th July	Jazz Kamp Kranj
	31st July	Ines Reiger & Jazz Birds
	1st August	Jazz Is Back! FINALE
	2nd August	Georgie Fame & Boško Petrović Trio

12th - 18th July 2009
Folk & Wine Festival, Main Square, Brtonigla

	12th July	25th Festival of Istran Malvasia Tasting the best samples of Istrian Malvasia and proclamation of the Queen of Malvasia wines 2009, with jazz music.
	14th July	Films and guided wine tasting 'Discovery of Istrian Malvasia' Amateur ETNO documentary about threshing wheat, ethno tradition and the past of Brtonigla. Guided tasting of wine from the 25th Isrian Malvasia exhibition.
	15th July	Back to tradition Original wheat thresher from 1950s will be placed in the centre of Brtonigla and put into function in order to show visitors traditional wheat threshing. The event will be accompanied by ethno music and presentation of local products.
	16th July	International Ethno Music Festival: FolkFest Travelling festival of European ethno musicians, for the first time in Croatia.
	17th July	Traditional music Gathering of artists of various traditional music profiles.
	18th July	International 'Wine Town' race with barrels An attractive and unique race with barrels along the main streets of Brtonigla, music animation, wine tasting and summer carnival.

17th - 19th July 2009
Novigrad – Cittanova Music Nights
A traditional music event with concerts by renowned world performers (soul, jazz, latino, blues...)
Central concerts will take place on the Great square and Beach after-sessions on the Town Beach.

17th - 19th July 2009
Street way – Umag Circus Nights: Wizard's Hat, Trg slobode and Garibaldi Stage, Umag
For three days Umag will be a greeeat children's stage: children's workshops, shows for children and adults, fire-eaters, jugglers, stilt walkers and many other entertainers, all trying to coax a smile out of every child.

17th - 19th July 2009
Croatian Beach Volley Championship: Umag Open, Umag
The Championship is organized on the beach of hotel Coral in Umag.

17th July - 8th August 2009
Solo exhibitions: Ira Schneider/Martin Erdeš, Grožnjan

18th July 2009
Fisherman's Party, Port of Savudrija

18th - 19th July 2009
Our Lady of Lourdes Feast, Radini
Public religious festivity. Many sporting contests (cycling tour for children and adults, volleyball tournament, tournaments in local traditional games pljočkanje and boćanje...) Dance in the square with live music.

18th July - 1st August 2009
Jazz Summer School, Grožnjan
Lasse Lindgren /Sweden/, trumpet
Ines Reiger /Austria/, vocal
Ewald Oberleitner /Austria/, double bass
Emil Spanyi /Hungary, France/, piano and arranging
Howard Curtis /USA/, drums & rhytmic reading
Ante Gelo /Croatia/, guitar
Boško Petrović /Croatia/, combo

21st July 2009
Concert of Classical Music: String Quartet Cadenza, Parish church, Umag
String Quartet Cadenza and mezzosoprano Katja Markotić are performing a concert of classical music in the Parish Church of Umag.

23rd July 2009
Fisherman's Party, Novigrad

23rd - 25th July 2009
Fisherman's Party, Trg slobode, Umag

25th July 2009
Beach Volley Open Championship of Katoro, Umag
The third edition of Beach volleyball championship is organized on the beach of hotel Sol Coral in Umag.

25th July - 26th July 2009
St Mary Magdalene Feast, Krasica

25th - 26th July 2009
Feast of bobići, Babići
Traditional feast of bobići (young corn) accompanied by gastronomical delicies; competition in cooking the most delicious bobići, comic prize competitions, apparition of a wind orchestra, choir, klapa (traditional harmony singing group) and a music band.

25th July 2009
Concert on the ITC Stella Maris, Opening of ATP Studena Croatia Open Umag, ITC Stella Maris, Umag

25th - 26th July 2009
Qualifying matches for Tennis Tournament ATP Studena Croatia Open Umag, ITC Stella Maris, Umag

27th July - 2nd August 2009
20. Tennis Tournament ATP Studena Croatia Open Umag, Umag
Internationally recognized ATP tournament makes Umag an unavoidable place in professional tennis. Every July the town lives and breaths tennis: top matches interweave with unforgettable day and night parties, and hanging out with stars of this elite sport is inevitable…

31st July - 1st August 2009
Traditional fisherman's party, Karigador
Tasting and gourmet offer based on fish and local quality wine. Various sporting competitions (agility ride on a children's bicycle, beach volleyball tournament, indoor soccer tournament), presentation of local products, photography exhibitions, evening concerts...

June - September 2009
Flavors, scents and sounds of Istria, Camping Park Umag, Karigador
Presentation of domestic producers of local products in the campsite followed by sounds of Istrian traditional music.

11th July - 2nd August 2009
Jazz Festival Jazz is Back!, Grožnjan
This year as well, the traditional Jazz festival under the direction of Boško Petrović will host numerous renowned names of world's jazz music at the popular Balvan City of Grožnjan.

	11th July	Boško Petrović Trio
	12th July	Greenhouse Blues Band
	13th July	Damir Kukuruzović Gipsy Swine Kvartet
	14th July	Jasna Bilušić & New Deal
	15th July	Raphael Wresnik Trio
	16th July	Ethno Croatia
	17th July	Blues Destilery
	18th July	Nuevo Tango
	19th July	Senior Service
	20th July	Bruna Carioca & Blue Bossa
	21st July	HGM Big Band; conductor: Sigi Feigl
	22nd July	Joyce Yuille & Mike Sponza Band
	23rd July	Elvis Stanić Group
	24th July	Alpen Adria Jazz Ensemble
	25th July	Thana Pavelić & Co
	26th July	Danish Young Jazz Lions
	27th July	Kristijan Beluhan All Stars
	28th July	Ian Siegal & Mike Sponza Band
	29th July	David Gazarov: From Bach to Bop
	30th July	Jazz Kamp Kranj
	31st July	Ines Reiger & Jazz Birds
	1st August	Jazz Is Back! FINALE
	2nd August	Georgie Fame & Boško Petrović Trio

17th July - 8th August 2009
Solo exhibitions: Ira Schneider/Martin Erdeš, Grožnjan

18th July - 1st August 2009
Jazz Summer School, Grožnjan
Lasse Lindgren /Sweden/, trumpet
Ines Reiger /Austria/, vocal
Ewald Oberleitner /Austria/, double bass
Emil Spanyi /Hungary, France/, piano and arranging
Howard Curtis /USA/, drums & rhytmic reading
Ante Gelo /Croatia/, guitar
Boško Petrović /Croatia/, combo

27th July - 2nd August 2009
20. Tennis Tournament ATP Studena Croatia Open Umag, Umag
Internationally recognized ATP tournament makes Umag an unavoidable place in professional tennis. Every July the town lives and breaths tennis: top matches interweave with unforgettable day and night parties, and hanging out with stars of this elite sport is inevitable…

31st July - 1st August 2009
Traditional fisherman's party, Karigador
Tasting and gourmet offer based on fish and local quality wine. Various sporting competitions (agility ride on a children's bicycle, beach volleyball tournament, indoor soccer tournament), presentation of local products, photography exhibitions, evening concerts...

1st August 2009
The 3rd Novigrad – Cittanova Astro Party: Lunasa, Novigrad Park
An evening of the ancient Celtic calendar in a mystic atmosphere with streetlights off - observation of astronomical objects, an offer of 'astro dishes and beverages', ambient music, fantasy fashion show, exhibition of Celtic jewelry under torchlight...

1st – 30th August 2009
Sculpture exhibition: Jakov Brdar, Marin Gallery, Umag

2nd August 2009
Broadcast of final Match of ATP Studena Croatia Open Umag
Live broadcast of the final match of the tennis tournament ATP Studena Croatia Open Umag will be broadcasted on the big screen (4x5 m) in the square Trg slobode in Umag. After the match, you will be entertained by the band 'Night express'.

2nd - 7th August 2009
Vocal Masterclass, Grožnjan
Dunja Vejzović, /Croatia/

3rd - 5th August 2009
The 8th International Festival of Antiquity Sepomaia Viva, Trg slobode, Umag
Umag Town Museum invites all lovers of the past, especially of the antiquity, to participate in the festival events wearing antiquity costumes, tasting flavors and enjoying music of antiquity. Souvenirs and books can be found on the museum market.

4th - 6th August 2009
Public festivity in honour of Our Lady of the Snows Materada, Umag

5th August 2009
2nd Culinary Competition: Apicius Spoon, Trg slobode, Umag
The second culinary competition in cooking dishes using recipes from antiquity will take place in the central town square. The event is organized by Umag Town Museum and Culinary Association of Istrian County.

6th August 2009
Tomato Day, Trg slobode, Umag
In the central town square of Umag, with the dance music by Vivak and Bonaca bands, this year we organize a great tomato feast. The scent of pasta and fuži with tomato sauce spreads then along the Umag Bay attracting many a visitor.

6th - 13th August 2009
3rd International Percussion Summer Courses: 'East Meets West in Croatia', Grožnjan
Horacio ''El Negro'' Hernandez /Cuba, USA/
Simon Philips, Pete Lockett /England/
Nana Tsiobe /Ghana/
Mike Haid /USA/
Petar Ćurić /Croatia/

7th August 2009
Films & wine, Belvedere terrace – Old town, Buje
Festival of amateur short films.

7th - 8th August 2009
Istria Terra Magica – culinary event, Rt Punta, Umag
The event that offers visitors a true experience of Istria. An autochthonous culinary offer, presentation of traditional Istrian crafts and wine roads, tasting of Istrian wines, extra virgin olive oil and products made of honey and lavender, brandy, cheese, truffles and Istrian smoked ham…

7th - 9th August 2009
Fisherman's party, Trg slobode, Umag

8th August 2009
44th Festival of Istrian Ethno Music and Dance, Novigrad

8th - 9th August 2009
St Lawrence Feast, Nova Vas
Public religious festivity accompanied by numerous sporting events, musical entertainment and fine food.

8th - 9th August 2009
Saint Mary of the Snows Feast, Šterna
Public religious festivity accompanied by numerous sporting events, musical entertainment and fine food.

8th - 10th August 2009
St Lawrence Feast, Lovrečica
Celebration in honor of the town's patron saint with festivity and fine dishes. Appearances of wind orchestra, klapa (traditional harmony singing groups), choir, musical ensembles, 'Gaia' Association, the 11th concert of classical music in the church, fishing contest, card game tournament, volleyball and football tournaments, vogalonga, sciavoga, sea games and presentation of Istrian cattle boškarin.

8th - 16th August 2009
6th International Symposium in Architecture with a workshop: Architecture and Film, Grožnjan
Vinko Penezić, Krešimir Rogina /Croatia/
Nigel Whiteley /England/

8th - 16th August 2009
Jeunesses Musicales, Junior Orchestra, Grožnjan
Mikhail Khokhlov /RF/
Anđelko Krpan /Croatia/, violin
Strings International Music Festival /USA/

8th - 29th August 2009
Exhibition of Video Art by Marijan Crtalić, Marino Cettina Gallery, Umag

8th - 29th August 2009
A selective exhibition by Artist Union of Croatia (HDLU) from Split, Grožnjan

10th August 2009
Classical music concert: Mexican Classic Duo, Parish church, Umag
Mexican Classic Duo will perform a classical music concert in the Parish Church of Umag. The event begins at 9:00 pm.

11th - 16th August 2009
St Roch Festivity, Brtonigla

	11th August	6th Star Chalices – Calici di stelle, Brtonigla
	12th - 13th August	Back to tradition: Unplugged, Main Square, Brtonigla St Roch Festivity from the past, traditional music and gourmet offer.
	14th - 16th August	St Roch Festivity, Brtonigla The Queen of all festivities of the Wine Town Brtonigla Presentation of local wines and the great tasting, rich and original music program, great sporting events (Marathon, Tennis Cup etc.), choice of traditional Istrian dishes – ox roast, fireworks, al-night entertainment.
	16th August	11th San Rocco Bike Recreational bike marathon on Istrian Malvasia Road. 4th pedestrian-mountain walk Recreational pedestrian walk on the new St Roch path. Friendly environment for all those who love nature and healthy life.

13th August 2009
Fisherman's Party, Novigrad

14th August 2009
Adriatic Mermaid, Port of Savudrija
The well-known swimmer from Buje, Mrs Davide, is swimming from Savudria to Piran, after which follows great fisherman's party.

15th August 2009
Rock O'Clock: 'Night Express' band, Trg slobode, Umag

15th August 2009
Feast of the Assumption, Sv. Marija na Krasu

15th - 19th August 2009
Cantus, Grožnjan
Berislav Šipuš /Croatia/

17th - 23rd August 2009
Big Bang Academy & Festival, Grožnjan
Igor Lešnik /Croatia/
Ludwig Albert /Belgium/, Antonio Santangelo /Italy/

20th - 22nd August 2009
Fisherman's Party, Trg slobode, Umag

21st August 2009
Wine and Guitars, Momjan

21st - 23rd August 2009
Umag nights 'Magic Night Umag', Trg slobode, Umag

	21st August	Festa Istriana
	22nd August	Summer End Concert
	23rd August	Unconditional love, a fashion performance

21st - 28th August 2009
St Pelagius Festivity, Novigrad
A traditional celebration in honor of town's patron saint: concerts, sporting activities, a selection of fine dishes, animation programs, fireworks etc.

22nd August 2009
3rd Beach Volley Coral Cup, Umag
The 3rd edition of Umag Beach Volley Coral Cup is organized on the beach of the Sol Coral Hotel.

22nd - 30th August 2009
Clarinet Masterclass, Grožnjan
Radovan Cavallin /Croatia, Spain/

22nd - 30th August 2009
Flute Masterclass, Grožnjan
Gaspar Hoyos /Columbia, France/

22nd - 30th August 2009
Double-bass course, Grožnjan
Mario Ivelja /Croatia/

23rd - 30th August 2009
Academy of Dramatic Art, Grožnjan
Zagreb Actor's Studio
Andrej Vajevec & Janez Vajevec /Slovenia/

29th August 2009
Novigrad Regatta: St Pelagius Cup, Novigrad, Porporela
A traditional international regatta

29th August 2009
Fisherman's party, Port of Savudria

29th August - 11th September 2009
Solo Exhibitions: Jana Kunovska/ Mirna Arsovska, Grožnjan

30th August 2009
16th Car Rally, Brtonigla
A traditional sporting event, the state championship in reliability rally and car slalom, organized by AMK 'Skok Racing' from Brtonigla (winning Croatian team in 2007).

30th August 2009
The 11th International Meeting of Accordionists, Zrenj (near Oprtalj)
Performance of accordionists from Italy, Slovenia and Croatia

30th August - 6th September 2009
12th International Festival Organum Histriae Umag 2009
The International Festival Organum HistriaeUmag represents a project of protection, revival, and renewal of organs and organ music in Istria, with a tendency of partnership expansion to Slovenia and North of Italy. The project holder has taken a challenging mission: to regain for organ the throne of the 'queen among instruments' and to reinterpret it in modernity.

June - September 2009
Flavors, scents and sounds of Istria, Camping Park Umag, Karigador
Presentation of domestic producers of local products in the campsite followed by sounds of Istrian traditional music.

30th August - 6th September 2009
12th International Festival Organum Histriae Umag 2009
The International Festival Organum HistriaeUmag represents a project of protection, revival, and renewal of organs and organ music in Istria, with a tendency of partnership expansion to Slovenia and North of Italy. The project holder has taken a challenging mission: to regain for organ the throne of the 'queen among instruments' and to reinterpret it in modernity.

1st - 10th September 2009
Piano Course, Grožnjan
Zoltan Peter /Slovenia/
Ante Milić /Croatia/

1st - 20th September 2009
The International Festival of Photography: Triestefotografia, Marin Gallery, Umag

3rd - 10th September 2009
Saxophone Course, Grožnjan
Tomislav Žužak /Croatia/

4th - 7th September 2009
Tennis Tournament Stella Maris, Umag
Tennis tournament for children under 12 years of age

4th - 5th September 2009
2nd 'Back to Tradition and Nature' Evenings, Novigrad
Presentation and tasting of local organic products and presentation of culture and gastronomy of Gacka (a river in the region of Lika), musical and entertainment programs.

5th September 2009
Zlatna Traverša ('Golden Apron'), Port of Savudrija
Culinary contest in preparing fish stew

6th September 2009
Ecological Bike Marathon
Recreational mountain-bike ride through the hills of Buje.

6th - 9th September 2009
Big Band Bad Gleichenberg, Grožnjan

11th September 2009
Road Bicycle Ride 'Through Istria' – 1st stage

11th - 24th September 2009
Solo exhibitions: Pamela Ivanković/ Zdravko Kopas, Grožnjan

12th - 15th September 2009
Our Lady of Sorrows Public Festivity, Murine, Umag

15th September 2009
Volleyball Tournament Days of Tourism, Umag
The tournament will take place at the Sports Centre Katoro in Umag.

16th - 23rd September 2009
25th Stella Maris Cup, Umag
Tennis tournament for children under the age of 14, ETA-group 2

17th - 20th September 2009
5th Photo ex-tempore, Novigrad
An international photography contest with an exhibition and additional events.

18th - 20th September 2009
Holiday of Grapes, Buje
A hundred years old tradition with many entertainment, sporting and cultural events.

22nd September 2009
Bicycle Ride, Umag
To mark the European Carfree Day, bicycle ride is organized for all citizens on the riviera of Umag.

23rd - 30th September 2009
26th Perin Memorial, ITC Stella Maris, Umag
International championship of Croatia for youth under 18 years of age, ITF-group 1

24th - 27th September 2009
The 15th International Painting Manifestation Ex-tempore, Grožnjan
Paintings made during the manifestation are exhibited in the streets of Grožnjan and evaluated by an international jury.

26th September 2009
Umag Regatta, Local waters of Umag

26th September 2009
World Championship in Pljočkanje (a traditional Istrian sport), Savudrija

27th September 2009
An exhibition of rose wines, white truffles and mushrooms, Grožnjan

27th September 2009
World Tourism Day, Umag

June - September 2009
Flavors, scents and sounds of Istria, Camping Park Umag, Karigador
Presentation of domestic producers of local products in the campsite followed by sounds of Istrian traditional music.

15th October - 15th November 2009
Book Month, City Library, Umag

23rd October - 22nd November 2009
'Zlatna Švoja' - Golden Sole, Umag-Novigrad Cluster
A gastronomic event of preparing dishes based on sole and promotion of this sea delicacy, organized by Tourist board of Umag–Novigrad Cluster and Istria Tourist Board.

23rd October - 13th November 2009
Solo Exhibitions: Marta Pavlinc/ Karel Pavlinc, Grožnjan

31st October - 1st November 2009
16th Tuberfest, Livade
A fair of Istrian white truffles and other agricultural products with accompanying entertainment events (musical, entertainment programs, children's games, truffle dishes cooked by celebrities.)

2nd - 11th October 2009
International Open Chess Tournament: Umag Champion, Umag

2nd - 23th October 2009
Solo exhibitions: Tereza Pavlović/ Marija Kauzlarić, Grožnjan

3rd - 4th October 2009
16th Tuberfest, Livade
A fair of Istrian white truffles and other agricultural products with accompanying entertainment events (musical, entertainment programs, children's games, truffle dishes cooked by celebrities.)

3rd - 4th October 2009
Public Festivity: Petrovlje Community Office Day, Umag

10th - 11th October 2009
16th Tuberfest, Livade
A fair of Istrian white truffles and other agricultural products with accompanying entertainment events (musical, entertainment programs, children's games, truffle dishes cooked by celebrities.)

15th October - 15th November 2009
Book Month, City Library, Umag

16th - 25th October 2009
Wellness Days – Wellness Centres & Hotels Sol Umag, Sol Garden Istra, Sol Coral, Umag
Wellness centers of Umag are offering their treatments and services by attractive prices.

17th - 18th October 2009
16th Tuberfest, Livade
A fair of Istrian white truffles and other agricultural products with accompanying entertainment events (musical, entertainment programs, children's games, truffle dishes cooked by celebrities.)

17th - 18th October 2009
42nd Encounter of Croatian Music Choirs, Novigrad

23rd October - 22nd November 2009
'Zlatna Švoja' - Golden Sole, Umag-Novigrad Cluster
A gastronomic event of preparing dishes based on sole and promotion of this sea delicacy, organized by Tourist board of Umag–Novigrad Cluster and Istria Tourist Board.

23rd October - 13th November 2009
Solo Exhibitions: Marta Pavlinc/ Karel Pavlinc, Grožnjan

24th October 2009
Klapa of Istria and Kvarner Reunion, Culture centre, Marušići

24th October 2009
International Boćanje Tournament for Pairs, Boćarski dom, Marija na Krasu

24th - 25th October 2009
16th Tuberfest, Livade
A fair of Istrian white truffles and other agricultural products with accompanying entertainment events (musical, entertainment programs, children's games, truffle dishes cooked by celebrities.)

31st October - 1st November 2009
16th Tuberfest, Livade
A fair of Istrian white truffles and other agricultural products with accompanying entertainment events (musical, entertainment programs, children's games, truffle dishes cooked by celebrities.)

7th November 2009
St Martin Day in Babići
The second edition of St Martin Day's Feast in Babići and blessing of young wine accompanied by entertainment program.
Lecture on olive-growing and an art exhibition.

7th - 11th November 2009
St Martin's Day, Momjan
Holiday of young wine; 'Vetrina Muškata Istre' ('Showcase of Istrian Muscat') and tasting wines of Momjan region in cellars.

8th November 2009
Wine Cycling Marathon
Recreational MTB cycling

8th November 2009
Mushroom Festival, Brtonigla
Presentation of all kinds of mushrooms which can be found in Istria in the period – either edible, either poisonous. Experts will be at visitors' disposal, answering questions, giving explications and discovering all secrets of forest fruits to the audience. It is estimated that over one hundred kinds of mushrooms will be exhibited. Accompanying events – tasting mushroom dishes and musical entertainment.

9th November 2009
Exhibition of Arts and Crafts by ULUPUH (The Croatian Association of Artists of Applied Arts), Arheotrade Gallery, Umag Town Museum, Trg slobode, Umag

11th November 2009
Finida Community Office Day's Feast, Umag

14th - 28th November 2009
Solo Exhibitions: Roberto Krajcer, Nadija Mustapić, Grožnjan

16th November - 15th December 2009
Pre-Christmas Workshops: Let's decorate our town – the topic: Renaissance, Umag Town Museum, Umag

28th November - 20th December 2009
Solo exhibitions: Marija Vasiljev / Claudio Ugussi, Grožnjan

30th November 2009
Fishermen's Day, Savudrija