The event called Historical Fair Below the Castle is held in September in the old town of Vrsar, on the premises around the old town gate, on the squares and little streets heading to the church of Vrsar.
Dear guests,
unfortunately, due to the unfavourable weather forecast, we are forced to cancel tonight's cultural event Historical Fair Below the Castle. Yesterday was the event's first day and it went by wonderfully, thanks to our volunteers, exhibitors, artists and all of you who supported us by coming. From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank you for your selfless contribution and for being a part of this special day that brought us back to the past of Vrsar.
We invite you to join us next year, and once again revive the spirit of the old fair below our town’s ''castle''.
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Costumed guards in front of the town gate welcome the visitors and lead them to the square, which embodies the atmosphere of the times when the famous adventurer Giacomo Casanova visited Vrsar.
The fair stalls offer small meals, Istrian smoked ham, cheese, wine and homemade liqueurs, honey and honey products, traditional dry biscuits, candied almonds and sweet fritters, together with other indigenous products such as souvenirs made of stone and wood.
The presenters, dressed in medieval costumes, present brief accounts of the history of Vrsar, particularly curiosities from the 1609 Vrsar Statute.
The Statute defined the rules of living in Vrsar at that time, such as regulations on: the way taverns worked, wine quality control, town gates opening and closing times, the control of foreigners entering the town, hygiene and municipal order etc.
Street entertainers and musicians contribute to the cheerful and pleasant ambiance of the event.
FRIDAY, September 13th 2024
18:00 – 23:00
Fair of local Istrian products and souvenirs
Presentation of Traditional Crafts
Music program: „Tu & Tamo band“, „Bambus band“, „Holloenek Hungarica“ (Hungary)
19:00 – 21:00
Interactive game „Become a Cittadino Illustre (honoured citizen) of Vrsar Castle“
19:30 – 22:00 Kids' corner and workshops
19:30 Performance by the Women's Choir „Mendule“
20:15 – 21:15 Knight Tournament Battle, „Association for Living History Mutila"
21:00 Traditional dances performance „KUD Dvigrad“, Kanfanar
21:30 Street performers „I brutti“
SATURDAY, September 14 th 2024
18:00 – 23:00
Fair of local Istrian products and souvenirs
Presentation of Traditional Crafts
Music program: „Kvartet Špricer“, „Sapunela band“, „Holloenek Hungarica“ (Hungary)
19:00 – 22.30 Istra Inspirit „Statuti et Ordini nel Castello di Orsera“ – Interactive performance: life in Vrsar in the XVII century
19:00 – 21:00 Interactive game „Become a Cittadino Illustre (honoured citizen) of Vrsar Castle“
19:30 – 22:00 Kids' corner and workshops
19:15 Traditional dances performance „FD Pazin“
19:30 Performance by the Choir of the Italian Community „La Contrada“
The organiser reserves the right to change the programme. In case of bad weather programs are subject to change without prior notice.
