Antun Mihanović Park will once again host the Croatian and Baranja Fish Stew Cooking Championships, and applications for cooks, caterers, and exhibitors are now open.
Beli Manastir is gearing up for Croatia's biggest fish stew festival, which will take place on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Antun Mihanović Park will become the heart of the Baranja region's competition in cooking this traditional delicacy, and the event features a double competition and a rich music program.
Chefs will gather starting at 4 PM, and an hour later, at exactly 5 PM, the Croatian Fish Stew Cooking Championship kicks off. Contestants will compete for the prestigious title of the country's best fish stew master. At 6 PM, the Baranja Fish Stew Cooking Championship takes the stage, where a new regional king of this delicacy will be crowned.
Applications for participation are already open via the online form on the Baranja Tourist Board website. The entry fee is 60 euros, which includes three kilograms of fish, bread, plates, spoons, firewood, a table for eight, and an apron for the chef. Organizers have thus provided nearly everything needed to start cooking.
In addition to the competitive part, visitors can enjoy a music program starting at 7 PM with a performance by the tamburitza band Lutalice. The winners' announcement is scheduled for 8:30 PM, followed by performer Lege taking the stage at 9 PM. The event will conclude with the Mišomanija program starting at 11 PM.
The Baranja Tourist Board has also issued a public call for caterers, exhibitors, and other vendors wishing to participate in this year's event. All necessary documentation is available on the Baranja Tourist Board website. Additional information can be obtained at their office at Kralja Tomislava 70 in Beli Manastir, by phone at 031/702-080, or via email at [email protected].
