Fig days in Krk: Come and enjoy delicious specialties!
After a number of cultural and entertaiment events that took place in Krk this summer, it's time to announce a gastro-event which can be taken as a prelude to the upcoming autumn days. It's Fig days in Krk!
The figs have been grown on Krk Island for centuries and over years they have become an important part of a typical Mediterranean cuisine. As with many ancient foods, its history is surrounded by many legends and recipes which can be discovered during the gastro-event Fig days, organized annualy in the town of Krk in honor of this delicious and healthy Mediterranean fruit.
Dried or fresh, figs are a great source of fibre and full of vitamins and minerals. They help lower your blood pressure filling you up with rich antioxidants, they can help you lose your weight and they even boost your good mood naturally!
If you're the one who loves the sweet taste of figs, we invite you to join us for Fig days in Krk from 1.9. to 3.9.2017 and treat yourself with the delicious fig specialties.
What to expect on Fig days in Krk?
First of all, all fig lovers can expect a variety of culinary delights made of these precious fruits which are a symbol of the Mediterranean.
You can enjoy fresh figs, delicious jams, sweet and salty dishes, dried figs and see an exhibition and entertainment program at the Vela Placa square, which will open the vocal group Bona Forma performance.
Event program at Vela Placa square
1st September (Friday)
- 10:00 - 22:00 Fig products selling exhibition
- 11:00 - 13:00 Ceramic figs making workshop
- 11:00 - 13:00 Fig jam making workshop, cocktail bar Volonis
- 17:00 - 19:00 Ceramic figs making workshop
- 17:00 - 20:00 Wool felting workshop
- 19:00 A cappella vocal group Bona Forma perfomance, Klapa Nono performance
2nd September (Saturday)
- 10:00 - 22:00 Fig products selling exhibition
- 10:00 - 12:00 Wool felting workshop
- 10:00 - 13:00 Ceramic figs making workshop
- 17:00 - 19:00 Model sailboat making workshop
- 18:00 - 20:00 Ceramic figs making workshop
- 19:00 Cultural and Artistic Association „Vrh“ performance, Krk City Music brass band performance
3rd September (Sunday)
- 10:00 - 22:00 Fig products selling exhibition
- 11:00 - 13:00 Ceramic figs making workshop
- 17:00 - 19:00 Wool felting workshop
- 18:00 - 20:00 Ceramic figs making workshop
- 19:00 Cultural and Artistic Association „Punat“ performance
Workshops are organized by: Udruga Opatija Art, Udruga rukotvorine Krk and OPG Josip Gršković
2nd September (Saturday) – expert lecture at Cocktail bar Volsonis
17:00: Dr.sc. Željko Prgomet: Expert lecture on the subject of figs. After the lecture, a distribution of samplings and consultation.
Fig days at Marina restaurant
Marina restaurant is among twenty Krk restaurants which will serve imaginative dishes of figs during this event.
Here is our special offer:
Dried figs with prosciutto and sheep cheese
Monkfish with figs and almond sauce
Veal steak with figs and black pepper sauce
Pancakes stuffed with fig jam
What more is there to say? Come and experience Fig days in Krk!
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