Festival of New-Season Olive Oil

You are invited to a presentation and tasting of new-season olive oils from Slovenian Istria as part of the Mlado oljčno olje (New-Season Olive Oil) Festival. The festival celebrates olive growing, gastronomy and premium extra virgin olive oils from Slovenian Istria. It brings together a series of events dedicated to showcasing the quality, expertise and traditions of olive growing, while fostering connections between producers, restaurateurs, experts and olive oil enthusiasts.

The presentation and tasting of new-season olive oils from Slovenian Istria will take place on 26 November at 5:30 p.m. at Libertas – Cultural Hub in Koper.

The Mlado oljčno olje Festival offers a diverse programme that introduces visitors to the world of olive oil – from production and sensory evaluation to its use in gastronomy.

Another important part of the festival is the popular New-Season Olive Oil Days, which will take place from 15 January to 15 February 2027. During this period, new-season olive oils from Slovenian Istria will take centre stage in the culinary offerings of selected restaurants. Guests will have the opportunity to discover these oils through specially prepared dishes and culinary experiences, exploring the diversity of their aromas, flavours and uses in gastronomy.

The festival thus brings together knowledge, quality, tradition and gastronomy, placing olive growers and their premium olive oils in the spotlight. It is jointly organised by the Municipality of Koper, the Koper Institute for Youth, Culture and Tourism (ZMKT) and ZRS Koper.