Čeripnja Fest

The traditional and much-loved Čeripnja Fest returns this summer.

On Sunday, September 27, 2026, behind the school, teams of skilled cooks will fill their čeripnje and cover them with hot embers. What follows is a treat for everyone gathered there.

The traditional method of preparing food under a čeripnja is one of the symbols of the Istrian peninsula and requires patience, knowledge and a genuine passion for cooking.

The Čeripnja Fest has been held in Bale for many years. It is a culinary competition, with valuable prizes awarded to the winners, while the proceeds from tasting vouchers are donated to charity.

This year’s event will take place on Sunday, September 27, 2026, in the area behind the school in Bale, according to the following schedule:

10:00 - lighting of the fire

11:00 - participants gather

12:00 - covering the čeripnje with hot embers

13:00 - tasting voucher sales begin

14:00 - tasting of dishes prepared under the čeripnja

16:00 - announcement of the winners and awards ceremony

Information for participants:

Interested teams can contact 099/493 0834 or 052/824-270, send an e-mail to info@bale-valle.hr, or visit the Tourist Board of Bale office in person at Rovinjska 1.

The Tourist Board of Bale provides €40 per team for ingredients. Teams may add their own ingredients and spices.

Participants should gather from 11:00.

The winner will be selected by a jury, and the best teams will receive valuable prizes.

Information for visitors:

Tasting the prepared dishes is possible exclusively with a tasting voucher priced at €10.00. The price includes cutlery, bread and a glass of the selected beverage.

Tasting vouchers will be available for purchase from 13:00, while the tasting begins at 14:00.

All proceeds from the sale of tasting vouchers will be donated to charity.

See you on Sunday, September 27, at this year’s Čeripnja Fest!