Explore Župski Pjat Festival 2025: A Celebration of Culture, Heritage, and Gastronomy in Župa Dubrovačka

Immerse yourself in the culture, heritage, and gastronomy of Župa Dubrovačka at the annual Župski Pjat Festival, from April 22nd to 27th, 2025. This six-day festival features lectures, culinary workshops, guided tours, and local traditions. The festival begins on Earth Day, April 22nd, with an 'eco-style' walk through the Lemon Gardens of Rovanja, home to over 300 citrus trees. Discover this hidden gem and learn about these fragrant groves. In the evening, Vedran Mezei will lecture on the history of Kupari and dark tourism. On April 23rd, enjoy a guided olive oil tasting at Dubrovnik Olive Story, with local dishes by Katija Guljelmović. Later, historian Ivan Lujo presents a century of filming in Župa Dubrovačka. The festival continues with a seafood cooking class at Marinero restaurant and a lecture on rosemary's culinary uses at Ruzmarin restaurant on April 24th. Explore the Malaštica hills with a guided tour of olive groves and vineyards, including wine and olive oil tasting. On April 25th, learn about traditional meat dishes of Župa Dubrovačka at Dom in Buići. The festival's final days feature a gastro presentation on the Mediterranean plant motar at Župaho Steak House on April 26th, followed by a traditional fashion show by KUD Marko Marojica at the Bravinjac spring. On April 27th, a historical walk through Postranje explores its heritage. Throughout the festival, local restaurants offer special menus showcasing Župa's gastronomic traditions in original and modern forms. Experience the best of Župa Dubrovačka's culture and cuisine!