{"id":14065,"date":"2026-05-20T09:54:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T08:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kozjanski-park.si\/eng\/?p=14065"},"modified":"2026-05-20T11:18:10","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:18:10","slug":"fesdivjal-2026-5th-slovenian-and-international-wild-food-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kozjanski-park.si\/eng\/2026\/05\/20\/fesdivjal-2026-5th-slovenian-and-international-wild-food-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"FesDivjal 2026 \u2013 5th Slovenian and International Wild Food Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"<div dir=\"auto\">\n<p><strong>FesDivjal 2026 \u2013 5th Slovenian and International Wild Food Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>On 5 and 6 September 2026<\/strong>, FesDivjal will once again take place in the heart of Kozjansko Park \u2013 the largest Slovenian festival dedicated to wild plants, mushrooms, natural cuisine, nature conservation practices, and holistic approaches to understanding nature, nutrition, and quality of life in the modern world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/iSbXQjzRyV3dLjyv8\">Orchard Interpretation Center (Gradi\u0161\u010de, Podsreda)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The festival has established itself as one of the recognizable models of sustainable development, connecting local knowledge, science, and practical solutions for the future coexistence of humans and nature in Slovenia and across the wider European region.<\/p>\n<p>The festival takes place in the largest meadow orchard and collection orchard of old fruit varieties within Kozjansko Park (Gradi\u0161\u010de 22, 3263 Podsreda). Festival stalls will be arranged around the traditional hayrack, a festival kitchen will operate on-site, and a specially built wooden stage will serve as the central venue for the cultural and professional programme.<\/p>\n<p><strong>More than a festival \u2013 a model for knowledge transfer and sustainable practices<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FesDivjal functions as an educational and experiential centre where knowledge is transferred not only theoretically, but through direct work, experience, and practice in the natural environment. It brings together experts, practitioners, and visitors in a shared space for learning and developing modern sustainable solutions based on local resources and ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>In its first four editions, the festival attracted nearly 10,000 visitors from Slovenia and abroad and established itself as one of the key platforms for sustainable education, knowledge exchange, and the development of practices contributing to the long-term resilience of local communities and quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than separating nature and humans, FesDivjal creates a space for reconnecting them through everyday practices.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Programme of FesDivjal 2026:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Professional workshops<\/strong> \u2013 the central educational and the only paid part of the festival programme. Seventeen expert workshops led by leading Slovenian specialists in foraging, herbalism, mycology, fermentation, natural cuisine, natural building, sustainable farming, and ecological practices. Workshops are based on practical outdoor work and direct application of knowledge in everyday life.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wild MasterChef<\/strong> \u2013 a professional culinary competition where chefs from the TV show MasterChef Slovenia, together with foraging experts, create dishes using wild and local organic ingredients.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Children\u2019s Wild MasterChef<\/strong> \u2013 the first children\u2019s sustainable culinary competition in Slovenia. Children from grades 5\u20139 of primary school will explore wild plants and prepare dishes from local ingredients under the mentorship of experts. The programme will be hosted by Sa\u0161o Stare.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Festival wild kitchen and bar<\/strong> \u2013 the central catering area of the festival, designed exclusively around local, organic, wild, and non-commercial ingredients, without industrial raw materials and with full traceability of origin.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rich fair and market offer<\/strong> \u2013 stalls featuring natural products and presentations by local creators, artisans, and sustainable initiatives.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Presentations by exhibitors and providers <\/strong>\u2013 demonstrations of knowledge, techniques, and sustainable practices directly within the festival grounds.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Revival of traditional crafts and skills<\/strong> \u2013 blacksmithing, basket weaving, and wool spinning.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performances by local and international artists<\/strong> \u2013 a cultural programme enriching the festival atmosphere throughout the day and evening.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seed, produce, and clothing exchange<\/strong> \u2013 encouraging reuse of resources and strengthening circular economy practices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Exhibition of wild plants and mushrooms<\/strong> \u2013 an expert exhibition prepared in collaboration with specialists in Slovenian flora and fungi.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ceremonial lighting of a charcoal pile<\/strong> \u2013 presentation of traditional knowledge and cultural heritage of the region.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Sustainable raffle<\/strong> \u2013 prizes from the local environment connected to nature-based, artisanal, and experiential content.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Zero-Waste Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>FesDivjal operates according to zero-waste principles, using returnable systems, reusable packaging, and an on-site washing station.<\/p>\n<p>The food offer is based exclusively on local, organic, and wild ingredients, without industrial commercial sources.<\/p>\n<p>Lectures, children\u2019s activities, activity presentations, the cultural programme, and camping for visitors remain free of charge.<\/p>\n<p>The festival strengthens local communities and promotes long-term models of sustainable rural development and quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>More information: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.slovenianwildfoodfestival.com\">www.slovenianwildfoodfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact:<\/strong><br \/>\nKarmen Gaj\u0161ek (Where Are Those Flowers?)<br \/>\n+386 51 245 731<br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:tisterozice@gmail.com\">tisterozice@gmail.com<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"mailto:info@slovenianwildfoodfestival.com\">info@slovenianwildfoodfestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-14066 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kozjanski-park.si\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/14_FesDivjal_KAT9091_foto_Katja_Goljat_HR.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"681\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kozjanski-park.si\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/34_FesDivjal_KAT0163_foto_Katja_Goljat_HR.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kozjanski-park.si\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/34_FesDivjal_KAT0163_foto_Katja_Goljat_HR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kozjanski-park.si\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/34_FesDivjal_KAT0163_foto_Katja_Goljat_HR-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kozjanski-park.si\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/34_FesDivjal_KAT0163_foto_Katja_Goljat_HR-370x246.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.kozjanski-park.si\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/34_FesDivjal_KAT0163_foto_Katja_Goljat_HR-692x460.jpg 692w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Foto: Katja Goljat<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a\">\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tmnf_excerpt\"><p>On 5 and 6 September 2026, FesDivjal will once again take place in 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