Valbandon Open under the baking lid

Valbandon Open under the baking lid

Competition in preparing dishes in a traditional Istrian way, under a baking lid čripnja, tasting Istrian wine and olive oil, Watermelon festival.Covered with live coals, the baking lid čripnja/peka conceals a variety of ingredients for the remarkable encounter of lovers of delicious, traditional Istrian cuisine. To be proclaimed master of preparing dishes under the baking lid is recognition of true knowledge and skill, so that each year there is an increasing number of chefs participating in this event in Valbandon. Lamb, donkey, mushroom, octopus, ray, different kinds of fish... an entire menu of creations and experiences awaits under the baking lid.

Program:Saturday, August 22, 2026, 19:00

Competition of local and international teams in preparing dishes under the baking lid

  Mega fish dish under the baking lid for visitors   Education on preparing Slow Food dishes   Prosciutto slicing competition   Watermelon art – exhibition of carved watermelons   Tasting of Istrian gastronomic products   Entertainment program: Funbox and Škico Acoustic Band

21:30 Announcement of the winners and champions of Valbandon Open Under the baking lid for 2026

Date
22.08.2026
Location
Spiagga, Valbandon (Fažana-Fasana)
Organizer
TZ Fažana
+385 52 383727
+385 52 383727