The Slow Food Festival Korčula is a unique event dedicated to promoting local food production, preserving culinary tradition, and laying the foundation for the island’s sustainable development. At the heart of the festival is the idea that food systems should be local, fair, and environmentally sustainable, while the values promoted by the festival serve as a model for resource management and the development of regenerative tourism – tourism that does not deplete, but restores.

The island of Korčula, especially the Town of Korčula, has already been recognized as an important eno-gastronomic destination, where authentic cuisine and local agriculture blend with world-class gastronomy. Thanks to the strong development of island wineries producing high-quality, distinctive wines, as well as restaurants proudly bearing Michelin stars and recommendations, Korčula has successfully positioned itself on the global gastronomic map. In addition, products such as the traditional Lumblija (PGI) and Korčula Olive Oil (PDO), both protected at the European Union level, confirm the high level of quality and authenticity of the island’s offerings.

More Than a Festival – A Movement for a Better Island Future

The Slow Food Festival is not just a gathering of food enthusiasts – it is a platform for knowledge exchange, a meeting point of tradition and innovation, and a tool for strengthening the local community. The festival brings together producers, chefs, winemakers, scientists, activists, and tourists around a common goal: the preservation of the island’s cultural and natural heritage.

In the context of global climate challenges and the growing problems of mass tourism, Slow Food Korčula responds with concrete actions – encouraging organic production, preserving old varieties, educating both locals and visitors on the importance of seasonal and local diets, and promoting sustainable business models. An increasing number of restaurants and producers are adopting sustainable practices, returning to traditional recipes and food processing methods, and investing in quality rather than quantity.

The Slow Food Festival thus becomes a space for dialogue, education, and inspiration. It motivates the community to think about its own future – not as a passive observer, but as an active participant who protects resources and shapes development in harmony with people and nature. This is why the festival has the potential to become a best-practice example for the entire region.

Slow Food Korčula: Seeds of Change

Restaurant Week | September 28 – October 4, 2025

• Konoba Adio Mare, Korčula
• Eko škoj, Žrnovo
• Filippi, Korčula
• OPG Ižula, Lumbarda
• Konoba Maha, Žrnovo
• Konoba Mate, Pupnat
• LD Garden, Korčula
• Zure, Lumbarda

Reservation required directly with the restaurant.

Promotional transport available from the town of Korčula to Pupnat, Žrnovo, and Lumbarda.

October 3 | 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Slow Food Korčula

Lectures:

• Ivo Kara-Pešić – Food as an Agropolitical Act – Slow Food in the Midst of the Climate Crisis
• Ankica Džono Boban, MD, specialist in public health – Healthy Nutrition in Rhythm with Nature
• Ana Farac, Konoba Mate – Sustainable Gastronomy: The Example of Konoba Mate – Green Michelin Star
• Marijeta Čalić, Križ Winery – Organic Wines and Ecological Viticulture
• Kornelija Benyovsky Šoštarić – No Waste in the Garden

Venue: Ivan Vidali City Library

The Tourist Board of Lumbarda in cooperation with the association of winemakers and winegrowers Grk Lumbarda organizes a unique race that brings together lovers of running, wine or both.
The race consists of 12 control points, i.e. 12 wineries that produce Grk.
To successfully complete the checkpoint, it is necessary to drink a 0.5dl glass of Grka in the winery.
The winner of the race is the competitor who clears all of checkpoints in the shortest time.

Date and start of the race: Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 5:45 p.m

Start: Center Lumbarde

Track: 7.63 km

Trail description:
The trail starts from the very center of Lumbarda, across the picturesque Račišće Bay, then through the Koludrt promenade to the first control point, the Lovrić winery.
Then it climbs towards the two neighboring wineries – Bire and Zure.
After that, on the road through the hamlets of Kosovo, Šerić and Vela Postrana to the Cipre and Casa Boschi wineries.
Then along the road through Mala Postrana to the Popić and Vitis wineries, after which the road continues to Pržina beach next to the Sabulum winery.
After that, through the Pržina beach and the Lumbarajsko field to the Luče winery, after which the path continues through the field and under the church of St. Roko is checkpoint at Cebalo winery.
Climbing up Vela Glavica, the road continues to the Nobilo winery, after which it descends to Tatinja to the last control point, the Fides winery (Feral).
The end of the race is in the center of Lumbarda. Winners get their rewards in form of Grk wine.

Visual display of the track online

Entry fee: 30 euros

What the entry fee includes: wine, lot of wine, organization of the race, timing, start number, T-shirt, party with food and drinks after the race.

Entry fee payment to:

Recipient: Tourist Board of Lumbarda

SWIFT: OTPVHR2X
IBAN: HR2524070001100564610

Model: HR99

In the description of the payment, state: name, surname and the name of the event
(e.g. Pero Perić – Run for Grk 2024)

Barcode for payment of entry fee

Contacts:
Facebook: https://fb.me/e/3yJFMSyI1
Mail: info@visitlumbarda.eu
Ante (+38591 958 3253) Marin (+38598 514 105)

Notes:
All contestants must be of legal age
The track will be marked with tapes, arrows and other markings that will guide the competitors.

The Tourist Board of Lumbarda, in collaboration with the Association of Grk Lumbarda Winemakers and Vineyard Owners, are organizing a unique race that brings together running and wine enthusiasts, or both.
The race consists of 12 checkpoints, corresponding to 12 wineries that produce Grk wine. To successfully complete a checkpoint, participants need to drink a glass of 0.5dl of Grk wine at the winery.

The winner of the race is the participant who visits the highest number of checkpoints in the shortest time.

Date and Race Start: Saturday, June 17, 2023, at 6:00 PM

Start: Uvala Račišće

Track: 6.11km

Track Description:
The track starts from the picturesque Uvala Račišće, goes through the Koludrt promenade to the first checkpoint, Lovrić winery. Then it goes towards the neighboring wineries – Zure and Bire. After that, it continues on the road through the Šerić and Vela Postrana to the Cipre and Casa Boschi wineries. The track then goes through Mala Postrana to the Popić and Vitis wineries, and then extends towards Pržina Beach, with a checkpoint at the Sabulum winery. After that, through Pržina Beach and Lumbarda field, it reaches the Luka winery, followed by a path through the field and under the Church of St. Roko, leading to the Cebalo winery. By climbing Vela Glavica, the track continues to the Nobilo winery, and then descends to Tatinja, reaching the final checkpoint, the Fides winery. The race ends in the town center.

Race Fee: 20 euros

What the race fee includes: race organization, time measurement, race number, food and drinks after the race

Race fee payment to:

Recipient: Tourist Board Lumbarda
IBAN: HR2524070001100564610
Model: HR99

Please specify in the payment description: name, surname, and the name of the event (e.g., John Smith – Race for Grk 2023)

Scan for easy race fee payment:

Contacts:
Email: info@visitlumbarda.eu
Race organizers:
Ante (091 958 3253)
Marin (098 514 105)

Notes:
All participants must be of legal age. The tracks will be marked with ribbons, arrows, and other signs to guide the participants.

Register @
https://stotinka.hr/hrv/utrka/5823/prijava_na_utrku

The traditional “Fishermen’s Evenings” held during the summer in Lumbarda have a new logo.

Every Friday at 19:00 during the summer, the Lumbarda Tourist Board organizes a Fishermen’s Evening with local craftsmen and family farms offering various specialties and homemade treats to visitors. Fun in the center of Lumbarda during the beautiful summer evenings is the perfect opportunity to get to know Lumbarda and the customs of our place. We have prepared homemade delicacies for you, products for which Lumbarda and Korčula are famous.

Homemade food, fish, cakes, desserts, homemade drops, wine, brandy… Scents of the Mediterranean and a story you will certainly not forget. Visit Lumbarda, Korčula, Dalmatia, Croatia, meet our small but beautiful place to which you will always return!