RICH EVENT OFFER OF THE ŠIBENIK'S AREA

Territorially is the Šibenik-Knin Region the smallest one among all the Dalmatian regions, even though it is known for its event character and long-time traditions in international terms.

INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL

As the centre of the Region, the town of Šibenik is especially interesting because of its event character. The oldest Croatian town on the coast, Šibenik preserved its children's, playful side, coming to the fore every summer all over again when the old city centre becomes an open stage and its main actors are children. "Children's Town", as it is often called, is for more then half century the host of the only children's manifestation in the whole Croatia with the international reputation – the International Children's Festival, bringing smile to the faces of children and adults every year during the last week of June and the first one of July. It is not only, that it calls them to enjoy the performances, concerts or exhibitions of foreign or Croatian little and grown up artists, but also to give their own contribution to the Festival by joining different workshops during those 15 days of the Festival. During the Festival one little town, what Šibenik actually is, gets completely different dimensions – it becomes a gathering place, a centre of artists, theatre groups, musicians and scientists, big and little ones, all streaming to the same goal – to play good, to relax, to have really great fun!

INTERNATIONAL MEDIEVAL FAIR IN ŠIBENIK

Besides the international manifestation for children, Šibenik is known for another international one – International Medieval Fair in Šibenik. It was held for the first time in 2005 and since then the town of Šibenik brings back every year at the end of September in the honour of St. Michael – the Patron's Day the spirit of the past medieval times. For three days long people in traditional clothes, jugglers, clowns, fanfares, archers, knights, organists and many other dominate the town, and at the same time the Šibenik artisans demonstrate the traditional ways of wood, metal, undergrowth and stone processing.

MUSIC EVENINGS

Known as the best singers in Dalmatia, the inhabitants of Šibenik are especially proud of the Evenings of Dalmatian songs traditionally held at the end of August offering special experience of the Dalmatian traditional song. The Jazz Festival in Vodice as proof that song lovers are not only in Šibenik is traditionally held every year during July for two evenings offering unforgettable jazz atmosphere by the sea gathering Croatian and foreign jazz musicians. The traditional Fest of Vodice is throughout the years one of the most visited and biggest local fests in Dalmatia, known for its rich music program and famous midnight firework.

SPECIAL AND TYPICAL «ISLAND» MUSICAL STYLE – BODULSKA BALADA ON THE ISLAND OF ZLARIN

''Bodulska balada'' offers a great opportunity for entertainers from all across Croatia to meet and to sing and make music about our islands. Bands and singers will try to express, in an individual way, what the islands mean to them and to present the influence they make on them – even though it is no obligatory motto! The songs don't have to be sung on the island dialect; the songs may be created independently, with instruments typical for pop, rock and folklore music. Since last year the event is also enriched by the presence of many national and international artists, who did their work of art on our islands – afterwards they donated those works of art to the organisation of «Bodulska balada». A speciality is for sure the fact that all songs are being performed live on stage, and that the event is no competition, making the whole evening even more «enjoyable»! The «Evening of island-inspired sounds Bodulska balada» invites all to join us on the island of Zlarin to enjoy the atmosphere the island is offering itself, and to experience the island-inspired, very special music style...and don't forget the sea, the sun, the beautiful bays...

EVENTS WITHIN NAUTICAL TOURISM

Nautical guests will find pleasure in the Adriatic Boat Show, an especially important event held every year in September in Šibenik, emphasizing little ship building, which makes it unique. For all the lovers of the sea and maritime activities, there is also the Big Game Fishing in Jezera on the island of Murter. The regatta Latinsko idro is also unavoidable event, one of the symbols of the island of Murter.

CUSTOMS OF THE ŠIBENIK'S AREA

For all the lovers of old traditional customs and good food, there are the Eco-etno Fair held in the smallest town of the Šibenik's region – the town of Skradin, the Festival of the rural culture in Knin, the Evening of the homemade dishes in Pirovac, as well as the Customs of Primošten – of the area known for the production of one of the Croatian highest quality red wines, the Babić red wine. There is also the Traditional donkey race in Tribunj, bringing the smile to the faces of the big and little ones.