Rovišće will, on Sunday, 18 October 2026, once again become a gathering place for squash lovers, home-made delicacies, creative workshops and good fun. The Little Squash Festival 2026 will be held in the cultural centre in Rovišće and the adjacent outdoor space, organised by the municipality of Rovišće and the Women’s Association of the Municipality of Rovišće.
The programme begins at 12:00, with an educational workshop, The Secret of a Good Pie, scheduled for 12:30. Throughout the day, visitors can expect educational and creative workshops, culinary offerings, activities for children, performances, and tastings of squash delicacies.
The official opening of the event is scheduled for 16:00, featuring a performance by the local folk ensemble and a music workshop. Twenty minutes later, at 16:20, a tasting of squash delicacies will take place, followed by the selection of the best pie at 16:45, where the best homemade pie will be chosen from the entries submitted by participants.
One of the central elements of the event is the competition for the best homemade pie. All those who cherish their recipes and believe that their pie deserves the title of best are invited to enter and present their creation for expert evaluation. The competition is open to all interested parties, and the winner will receive a prize. The best homemade pie will be awarded, with the announcement and prize-giving taking place as part of the event. Entries can be made by telephone on 043/878-079 or by email to rovisce@opcina-rovisce.hr.
At 17:00, a Paint and Wine workshop will take place, running until 19:00 in the cultural centre in Rovišće. Participants will, under guided instruction, have the opportunity to relax, create, and take home their own artwork in a autumnal atmosphere. The participation fee is 25 euros, with registrations accepted via the website www.paintandsip.hr. Simultaneously, at 17:00, the event Rovišće Sings for Oliver will take place, featuring a concert by Vedran and Tomislav Miletić. At 18:00, the educational workshop The Secret of a Good Pie will take place again.
Throughout the day, workshops on creating floral arrangements in pumpkins, painting on canvas bags, and crafting with corn husks will be held. Visitors will also find a variety of food and drink, an exhibition and sales area, games for children, a large tent, face painting, a funfair, a climbing frame, a swing, a carousel, and a slide.
