The 'Mushroom Foraging in Stuba' event will take place on Saturday, 17 October, at the Park of Pila on Sljemenska Street. This is a traditional event that, year after year, brings together nature lovers, mushroom foragers, and lovers of good food in an authentic Zagorje atmosphere.
The adventure begins at 10:00, when participants, accompanied by experienced guides from the Zagorje Mushroom Association, head into the forest in search of mushrooms. At 12:00, a professional identification of the collected mushrooms will take place, accompanied by an educational lecture by Mr. Mladen Strižak, a well-known determinator and mentor.
Throughout the day, visitors can expect mushroom, fish, and game stews, as well as homemade traditional cakes, wines from the Topličko region, and other refreshments. The event features a selection of local eco-friendly, ethnic, and wine products from local family farms, alongside a rich culinary offer. A musical programme and entertaining activities for children are also included. The event will also feature a contest for the most beautiful mushroom basket.
Transport is provided by bus to Pila for visitors. Those arriving by train from Zagreb can depart from the main station at 07:50, arriving in Stubičke Toplice at 09:03. The bus then departs from the Stubičke Toplice station at 09:05, with an additional stop at the center of Stuba near the supermarket at 09:15. The return journey from Pila is scheduled for 16:45, with the train to Zagreb departing at 17:28.
The organizers of the event are the Tourist Board of the Municipality of Stubičke Toplice, the Municipality of Stubičke Toplice, and associations from the Topličko and Zagorje regions. The general patron of the event is the Municipality of Stubi Toplice. The director of the Tourist Board, Monika Bačić Vlahović, highlighted the significance of this traditional event, while the mayor, Josip Beljak, invited all nature and mushroom lovers to join the event.
