We invite you to a new event – Easter Story in Žminj!
Žminj - March 28 – April 4, 2026
Experience Easter in Žminj through tradition, flavours and togetherness! During seven days, a rich program awaits visitors of all generations – workshops, children’s games, local product fairs, tastings and evening entertainment.
SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026
10:00 – Olive tree pruning demonstration
A professional demonstration of proper olive pruning techniques in the olive grove.
Čakavska House
16:00 – UMSI Assembly session
16:45 – Professional lecture
16:00 – 18:00 – Ružmarin Bistro & Bar
Sourdough pinca workshop
Registration: +385 91 234 5737
Limited number of participants.
BIG TENT from 13:00
Local products fair
Rich gastronomic offer by local restaurants
SPECIAL GASTRONOMIC OFFER
ham prepared in many ways
wild asparagus
eggs
spring onions
… and many other homemade specialties
13:00 – 15:30
THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING EASTER EGGS
We invite all children and families to join the search through the heart of the festival.
Through clues, hidden messages and small challenges, together we will try to solve the mystery and return the Easter eggs where they belong.
No registration required.
16:00 – 18:00
Competitive and non-competitive family games
18:30
Opening of the 3rd Olive Oil Exhibition
19:30
BAMBUS BAND
Free entrance!
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EASTER PLATE (March 30 – April 4)
From Monday to Saturday during Holy Week, local restaurants offer an Easter Plate – traditional Easter dishes.
Šinjorina Wine Bar & Shop
Aperitif at Šinjorina
- Easter bruschetta with a glass of white wine – €10
• Sweet afternoon – tasting of two glasses of Muscat wine with pinca – €10
Good Friday
- Cod on toasted bread + a glass of sparkling wine – €10
Pizzeria To je To – Easter pizza
Ingredients:
- olive oil
• mozzarella
• egg
• spring onion
• radish
• ham (OPG Žminjski gušti)
• Veli Jože cheese (Latus Dairy)
Price: €12
Pizzeria Orhideja – Easter pizza
Ingredients:
- salsa
• cheese
• homemade ham (OPG Žminjski gušti)
• spring onion
• young cheese (Latus Dairy)
Price: €12
Konoba Žminjka
Scrambled eggs with ham and spring onions
- 2 dl drink of choice
Price: €15
Fast Food To je To – Easter Burger
Ingredients:
• brioche bun
• 100% beef burger
• mayonnaise
• baby spinach
• sweet chilli mango sauce
• scrambled eggs with spring onions
• radish
Price: €13
Konoba Puli Pineta – Easter menu
- ham in wine
• polenta
• spring onion
• salad
• dessert
Price per person: €20
Ružmarin Bistro & Bar
Easter plate
- boiled eggs
• fried ham
• spring onion
• pinca
Price: €8
Wild asparagus fritaja
Wild asparagus fritaja on homemade toasted bread with arugula, fresh cheese and prosciutto.
Price: €8
Cream of asparagus soup
Price: €5
Erman Pastry Shop
In the days before Easter the scents of walnuts, poppy seeds, oranges and lemons fill the pastry shop. The sweetness of cakes symbolizes the joy of the Resurrection, while leavened dough symbolizes growth and new life.
For the Easter treats week they have prepared:
- Žminj pinca – traditional sweet Easter bread
• apple and walnut roll cake
• kroštule (traditional fried pastry)
• small Easter-themed cookies
• cakes from their regular offer