Beli Manastir will mark City Day on Saturday, 7 November 2026, with a rich programme including sports competitions, cultural events, food offerings and a concert by the popular Croatian band Vatra.
The sports segment of the programme begins with a fishing tournament at Šećeransko Lake, running from 07:00 to 13:00. The tournament is jointly organised by four fishing clubs: ŠRK Žabica, ŠRD Šaran, ŠRU Amadeus and ŠRD Smuđ. At the same time, a fair of domestic products and food offerings will be held on Trg slobode (Freedom Square) from 09:00 to 15:00, where visitors will be able to taste a variety of local delicacies.
For lovers of traditional cuisine, an exhibition of traditional dishes will be set up at the Baranja Serbian House from 10:00 to 14:00, organised by the Folk Ensemble Guardians of the Tradition of the Baranja Serbs Beli Manastir. Additionally, beans will be distributed to all citizens on Trg slobode from 12:00 to 13:00, further contributing to the communal celebration.
The cultural programme includes a book presentation and a children’s workshop titled 'The Adventures of Little Dragon Fefica', which will take place at 10:00 in the Beli Manastir City Library. Sports activities continue with a bocce tournament at the Vid club ground on Langova Bara at 11:00, while a U11 First Croatian Handball League – East tournament will be held in the Beli Manastir Teaching-Sports Hall from 14:00 to 18:00.
The highlight of the celebration will be the Vatra concert, starting at 20:00 on Trg slobode. Organisers invite all citizens of Beli Manastir, Baranja and visitors to join the City Day celebrations and enjoy the diverse programme.
