Croatia — Events
St Blaise's Day
February 3, 2012
The patron saint of Dubrovnik, Blaise is celebrated here perhaps more than anywhere else. An impressive statue of Saint Blaise can be seen at the 1537 Pile Gate. Dubrovnik celebrates its saint’s day with enthusiasm. His relics are paraded through the Old Town and there are parades and parties through the day.
Rijeka Carnival
March 2, 2012 - March 31, 2012
This is the second largest carnival in Europe after Venice, held in Rijeka every year, drawing huge crowds.
Olympic Sailing Week
March 8, 2012
Split is an ancient maritime city where sailing is in the blood and the local character is very much influenced by the sea. The first regatta took place here in 1924, but the Olympic Sailing Week didn’t start until 2005. This is an international regatta for the categories: Finn, Laser Men, Laser Radial Women, Star, Yingling Women, 470 Men, 470 Women and 49’er. The competition format follows ISAF guidelines for the Olympic Games regatta and ISAF Grade 1 regattas. A week’s great sailing and camaraderie awaits keen sailors in Split.
Animafest Zagreb
May 31, 2012 - June 5, 2012
Animafest Zagreb is one of Europe’s longest-running festivals celebrating animated film. The organizers reckon that this is the friendliest gathering place for filmmakers and fans of all different genres and categories of animated film. Throughout the festival week, the art and production of animated film are promoted through various perspectives, with an emphasis on the output of European filmmakers. Recent productions, retrospectives and film competitions are prominent in a program which also includes exhibitions, lectures and panel discussions.
Zagreb International Folk Festival
June 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012
Excellent folk festival in the Croatian capital, with traditional costumes and dance.
Pula Film Festival
July 1, 2012 - July 31, 2012
Croatia’s largest film festival (showcasing Croatian as well as international films) has been going for nearly 60 years, and attracts huge crowds as well as an increasing number of international celebrities ().
Moreška
July 14, 2012 - August 11, 2012
This traditional sword dance, recounting a battle between two kings and their soldiers over the love of a Muslim woman, is still performed during the summer months on the island of Korčula.
Dubrovnik Summer Festival
July 14, 2012 - August 18, 2012
Croatia’s oldest cultural festival features music, theater, dance , often followed by parties into the wee hours.
Ston Marathon
September 18, 2012
Taking place in the wider Dubrovnik region, this marathon also gives the chance for a shorter, 15km (9-mile) run. Both races start and finish in the center of the ancient town of Ston.
