Grapes Days, the oldest Istrian celebration, for over 100 years has brought to the streets of Buje the aromas, flavors, camaraderie, and spirit of past times when our fellow citizens, gathered in families, societies, and cooperatives, built and created with dedication, diligence, and hard work, while also enjoying socializing, singing, and dancing.
This year marks the 118th edition of the event, which will take place from September 13th to 15th. The program will be exceptionally rich, with a special emphasis on the musical aspect. Numerous performers will take the stage, including Fjaka Band, Bukaleta, DJ Lovro, Mauro Staraj & La Banda, Mambo Kings, Ansambel Snežnik, Anelidi, Black & Blue Band, Goran Karan, Merqury Tribute Band, Bambus Band, Pop Gunz Band, and Klapa Sv. Juraj.
In addition to the extensive music program, visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a grand Tombola with a prize pool of €13,800, with the top prize being €10,000. Entry to all concerts and other parts of the program will be completely free, and details about the program will be revealed in the coming days.
Program:
FRIDAY, 13 September 2024
08:00 Kids' extempore – the old town
17:00 World of Wine - St. Servul Square
18:00 Finals of the 23rd Mini-football tournament “In Memoriam Mario Bazjak” - black playground
18:30 Open wine cellars – wine walk along the old town (start at the Celega Winery)
19:00 Mora cantada tournament – Atrium of the Public Open University Buje
Fjaka band (Istarska Street) from 19:00
Bukaleta (Liberty Square) from 20:00
DJ Lovro (St. Servul Square) from 19:30 h
Mauro Staraj & La Banda (J.B. Tito Square) from 20:30
Mambo Kings (J.B. Tito Square) from 21:00
SATURDAY, 14 September 2024
07:30 Exhibition and NAT of bird and hound dogs - young dogs' show - Rozolija shooting range
08:00 Tennis tournaments for juniors – Tennis Club Buje – Sports zone
11:00 Meeting and exhibition of old-timer vehicles – Istarska Street
13:00 5th Boccia tournament for women - Pensioners' Association Buje – Hunters' House
14:00 World of Wine - St. Servul Square
16:00 Mushroom kettle – Boletus Association of Buje Region – “Next to the magnolias”
17:00 Traditional briscola and tresette tournament - Italian Community of Buje
17:00 Tennis tournament “In Memoriam Stojanka Puzigaća” – Tennis Club Buje – Sports zone
18:00 Workshop for children and youth, t-shirt personalization “Grape Festival 2024” – Liberty Square
18:00 Tasting of traditional pastries based on grapes – Liberty Square
18:00 Handball tournament “In Memoriam Dario Cimador” - Sports hall
19:30 Performances of drama groups “Fioi CI Buie” and “D-Day” – Liberty Square
Ansambel Snežnik (Istarska Street) from 19:00
Anelidi (Liberty Square) from 21:00
Black & Blue Band (St. Servul Square) from 19:30 h
Goran Karan (J.B. Tito Square) from 21:00
Merqury Band (J.B. Tito Square) from 22:30
SUNDAY, 15 September 2024
08:00 Shooting flying targets “Fazan” Hunting Society of Buje – Rozolija shooting range
08:00 Tennis tournaments for juniors – Tennis Club Buje – Sports zone
09:00 Volleyball tournament – Volleyball Club Buje – E. de Amicis Sports Hall
10:00 Artistic painting of wooden barrels – J.B. Tito Square
11:00 Wrestling presentation and demonstration exercises - St. Servul Square Buje
15:00 Meeting and exhibition of Tomos old-timer motorcycles – Istarska Street
16:00 Crostata with 2024 grape berries – sales for humanitarian purposes – J.B. Tito Square
17:00 Allegorical carts parade – Istarska Street - J.B. Tito Square
18:30 BIG TOMBOLA, prize money 10,000 EUR – J.B. Tito Square
Bambus Band (Istarska Street) from 18:00
Pop Gunz Band (Liberty Square) from 19:00
Klapa Sv. Juraj (J.B. Tito Square) from 20:00 /after the tombola /