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Day of Amareto – Festa dell’Amaretto

Vrsar Amareti – a traditional hazelnut treat inspired by local heritage

Dates

27 Sep26

Sunday, 27 September 2026
Vrsar, Old Town Centre – Degrassi Square

On the last Sunday of September, Vrsar once again becomes the host of the 3rd Amareto Day, a boutique event dedicated to this traditional hazelnut cookie – a true guardian of local stories and flavours.

What awaits you:

  • Gourmet zone – live amaretto preparation and show cooking, tastings and food pairing
  • Best Amareti competition
  • “Golosa” gourmet walk
  • All-day music programme
  • Children’s corner – creative workshops and the search for the lost amareti
  • Expert lectures and heritage storytelling

Amareto Day brings together gastronomy, tradition and creativity, preserving the story of Vrsar amareti and passing it on to new generations – from traditional production methods to contemporary interpretations.

Awards:

The Vrsar Tourist Board, organiser of Amareto Day, is the recipient of several national and international awards:

  • “Simply the Best” – award for innovation, quality of content, and contribution to the preservation and promotion of local gastronomic heritage
  • Silver Charter “Sunflower of Rural Tourism of Croatia” – Traditional Rural Gastronomy category
  • 2023 Internatural Slow Food Award – for the preservation, valorisation and promotion of local gastronomy
  • ECTN AWARDS “Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism 2025” – 3rd place in the category of Wine and Gastronomy Tourism based on the preservation of eno-culinary heritage