Sweet cherries and Slovenian specialties - cherry festival in Villach!

Sweet cherries and Slovenian specialties - cherry festival in Villach!

On Saturday, May 31, 2025, the cherry festival takes place for the first time at the weekly market in Villach. The popular event is now being staged and farmers from the Slovenian Goriška Brda will ensure the culinary highlights. Between 9.30 a.m. and 1 p.m., visitors can enjoy sweet cherries and numerous other delicacies.

The cherry festival has quickly become a permanently established tradition that not only focuses on the red royal fruit, but also the variety of regional products. Mayor Günther Albel emphasizes that the festival is more than culinary joy; It also symbolizes the neighborhood and the close cooperation in the Alpen-Adria room. In addition to sweet cherries, specialties such as olive oil, karst ham and noble wine are also offered, which come from the so -called "Slovenian Tuscany".

a festival for the whole family

The cherry festival in Villach offers more than just market stalls with regional products. The event also includes cultural events and activities for children, so that the whole family gets their money's worth. The organization emphasizes nature and hospitality of the people in Bra to create an unforgettable experience. "It is our intention to bring people together and celebrate the beauty of the region," explains a representative of the event team.

Visitors can look forward to a broad culinary spectrum. In addition to cherries, the products offered also include other delicacies that reflect the tastes of the region. This diversity is intended to promote appreciation for local products and the importance of regionality, as city councilor Christian Pober underlines.

Details about the cherry festival

• Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
• time: 9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Ort: weekly market area Draulände, Villach
• offer: Culinary specialties from the Goriška Brda

The cherry festival not only enables the locals, but above all to the visitors to experience the cultural diversity of the Alpine Adria room. The event serves as the ideal link between the countries and lets people enjoy their cooperation.

For more information on the event highlights and the participating farmers, the tourist information office Brda can be contacted at: Šmartno 13, 5211 Kojsko, Tel: +386 (0) 5 395 95 95 .

The cherry festival is not only a festival for the palate, but also a celebration of the community and regional connection. Be there and experience with us the many delicacies that the region has to offer.

Further information about the cherry festival can be obtained, for example, from Klick Carärnten , where there are also detailed details about the event. For a deeper insight into the cherry era and the events in Bra you can contact slovenia.info . Last but not least, meinbezirk.at a good overview of the planned activities and the historical environment of the cherry festival.