Throughout the year, cities and villages across the country host food festivals, wine events, agricultural fairs, and traditional gastronomy celebrations that reflect the rich diversity of Bosnian cuisine and regional heritage.
From ćevapi and sausages to wine, rakija, honey, cheese, and craft beer, these festivals are a perfect opportunity for travelers to experience authentic local flavors while exploring Bosnia and Herzegovina beyond its well-known landmarks.
This complete month-by-month guide to food and culture festivals in Bosnia and Herzegovina is an extensive list of events, from small local gatherings to major festivals, designed to help first-time visitors and returning travelers discover authentic flavors and experience something new.
February – Food & Drink Festivals in Bosnia and Herzegovina
February Food Festivals
- Alcoholic Beverages Festival “Zlatni Čokanj” – Sokolski Dom, Zenica – February 18
February marks the beginning of the festival season with celebrations dedicated to traditional alcoholic beverages and local craftsmanship.
March – Gastronomy, Coffee, and Local Products
March Food & Cultural Events
- Sausage Festival – early March – Bravsko, Bosanski Petrovac
- International Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate Festival – third week of March – My Face Hall, Sarajevo
- Hunters’ Evening – March 26 – Motel M, Vlasenica
- Regional Fair of Economy, Agriculture, and Tourism – third week of March – Sloga Sports Hall, Prnjavor
- “Buy Locally Produced” Small Family Business Fair – mid-March – Alija Izetbegović Square, Sarajevo
- Winemakers’ Meeting of the Banja Luka Region – March – Kozarska Dubica
April – Wine, Eco Food, and Tourism Fairs
April Festivals and Fairs
- Wild Garlic (Sremus) Harvest Days – late April / early May – Drina National Park, Srebrenica
- Wine Day – April – 9 January Square, Laktaši
- Gastro-Eco Fest “Food with Sevdah” – mid-April – Sarajevo
- International Tourism, Hunting, and Fishing Fair – April – Lukavac
- Mostar Wine Fest – Festival of Wine, Wine Culture, and Herzegovinian Cuisine – mid-April – N. Šubić Zrinjski Promenade, Mostar
- “Buy Domestic” Small Family Business Fair – mid-April – Alija Izetbegović Square, Sarajevo
- Zdravofest – Gastronomy and Cultural Heritage Festival – April – Gradiška
May – Traditional Dishes and Open-Air Food Festivals
May Food Festivals in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Ćevap Fest – late May – Museum of Contemporary Art Plateau, Banja Luka
- Strawberry Days – May – Prijedor
- Berry Fruit Days – May/June – Čelić
- Doe Days – Promotion of Traditional Food and Drinks – May 19–20 – Gacko
- Days of Semberija in Banja Luka – late May – “Krajiška Kuća” Plateau, Banja Luka
- Gastro Day – May – Kozarska Dubica
- Gastro Fest – May – Foča
- Kotlićijada (Stew Cooking Competition) – May 15 – Kotor Varoš
- Crafting – Craft Beer Festival – May – Museum of Contemporary Art Plateau, Banja Luka
- Bean Stew Festival (Pasuljijada) – third week of May – Stari Brod, Višegrad
- “Buy Domestic” Small Family Business Fair – mid-May – Alija Izetbegović Square, Sarajevo
- Honey, Food, and Traditional Products Fair – late May – Šamac
- Tourism and Gastro Culture Fair – May – Bijeljina
- Tourism Business Fair – early May – Youth Center, Banja Luka
- Vinosaur – Wine Festival – late May – Stara Ada Island, Banja Luka
June – Wine, Tea, and Agricultural Celebrations
- Raspberry Days – International Agriculture, Food Industry, and Tourism Fair – June 17–18 – Bratunac
- Gastro Fest – third week of June – Doboj
- Gastro Tourism – June – Jahorina, Romanija, and Ravna Planina
- Lamb Festival (Jagnjijada) – June – East Stari Grad
- Kotlićijada “Čičica i Mišo” – June 12 – Drinić
- Hunters’ Stew and Clay Shooting Competition (Srebrenica Days) – June – Srebrenica
- Domestic Food Products Fair – June 12 – Vlasenica
- Tea Fest – Tea and Medicinal Herbs Festival – mid-June – Sarajevo
- Wine Me Up – Wine Festival – June 25 – Banja Luka
- Golden Hands of Podrinje – early June – Andrićgrad, Višegrad
- Golden Hands of Zvornik – June – Zvornik Promenade
- Golden Fish Stew of Podrinje – June 18 – Bratunac
July – Summer Food Fairs and Beer Festivals
- BIH Beer Fest – July – Bijeljina
- Healthy Food Days – July – Novi Grad
- Laktaši Craft Beer Festival – July 30 – Laktaši
- Gastro Fest – July – Foča
- Gastro Meetings – July – Pelagićevo
- Rogolji Harvest Festival – July – Gradiška
- Honey Fair – July – Kneževo
- Organic Food and Medicinal Herbs Fair – July – Bosanska Krupa
- Plum Fair Gradačac – late July – Gradačac
- Hunters’ Paprikash Competition – July – Novi Grad
- Visoko Summer Festival – late July – Visoko
- Golden Hands of Kozara – July – Prijedor
August – Peak Season of Food and Wine Festivals
August is one of the richest months for food festivals in Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially wine, fruit, and traditional cuisine events.
- Blueberry Days – Trebinje / Višegrad / Foča
- Craft Beer Festival – Laktaši
- Domestic Products Festival – Stara Ada Island, Banja Luka
- Cheese and Wine Festival – Višegrad
- Plum Fair – Gradačac
- Ilindan Gathering “Borike” – Rogatica
- “As It Used to Be” – Srebrenica
- Kotlićijada – Kneževo
- “Ours Is Better” – Trebinje
- Fruits of Herzegovinian Karst – Nevesinje
- Honey Fairs – Modriča
- Rural Economy Fair – Modriča
- Cheese, Honey, and Traditional Products Fair – Foča
- Žilavka Wine Salon – Trebinje
- Catfish Fishing & Fish Stew Festival – Bileća
- Trebinje Wine Days – Trebinje
- Wine Park – Banja Luka
- Golden Stew of Semberija – Bijeljina
- Zvornik Stew Festival – Zvornik
September – Harvest, Honey, and Oktoberfest Celebrations
September is ideal for travelers interested in harvest festivals, wine events, and agricultural fairs.
- Banja Luka Oktoberfest
- Bee Fest Sarajevo
- Honey Days
- International Agricultural Fairs
- Beer Festivals
- Organic Product Fairs
- Traditional Stew Competition
October – Autumn Flavors and Gastronomy Festivals
- Sarajevo Wine Weekend
- Chocolate, Coffee, and Wine Festival
November – Rakija, Wine, and Autumn Markets
November is dedicated to rakija festivals, autumn fairs, and local product markets, including:
- Spirit Fest Sarajevo
- Rakija Day
- Autumn Agricultural Fairs
- Domestic Food Exhibitions
December – Winter Festivals and Holiday Markets
December closes the year with wine cellar open days, rakija festivals, winter fairs, and New Year markets:
- Festival of Homemade Rakija
- Winter Days of Višegrad
- New Year Bazaars in Sarajevo and Tuzla
