The event dedicated to the forest’s autumn delicacy — the mushroom — is one of the largest autumn festivals in Northwestern Istria.

At the end of October, Brtonigla once again celebrates the forest’s autumn treasure — the mushroom, with one of the largest seasonal events in northwestern Istria. This year’s edition will take place on October 24 and 25 at St. Zenon Square.

This two-day, engaging and educational event is designed for all mushroom, nature, and outdoor enthusiasts, aiming to deepen understanding of mycology and raise awareness about the importance of conservation, responsible foraging, and identifying various mushroom species.

Four Workshops for Children and Adults

Saturday’s programme features two workshops: at 2 PM, Pumpkin Art Lab, where children will carve pumpkins and create Halloween-themed decorations, followed at 5 PM by Chef’s Table with Gaia Zec and Ana Gergorić. Together with the two young chefs, participants will prepare homemade pasta and a four-course menu inspired by seasonal ingredients, before enjoying a shared dinner accompanied by wines from local winemakers.

On Sunday, 25 October, Kids Cookie Lab by Veganistra takes place at 2 PM, led by Sanja Bilas, where the youngest participants will prepare desserts featuring pumpkin, chestnuts and chocolate. The programme concludes at 5 PM with Zimnica by Gushtaona Barboj, a workshop where participants will learn how to prepare pickled vegetables, compotes and jams, and take home their own homemade preserves.

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