Fishermen's Fest
Location: Izola
Organizer: CKŠP Izola
Free entry
Friday, 22 August, and Saturday, 23 August 2025
Street food offer (17:00–02:00)
At the venues Lonka, Sončno nabrežje, Veliki trg and Severni pomol, caterers will provide a wide selection of seafood delicacies, desserts, and drinks.
Pomol pu naše (Severni pomol)
Local providers will present culinary and beverage offers.
Istrian Market (Sončno nabrežje)
Offering wine, olive oil, handicrafts, and natural cosmetics.
Food truck offer
Sweet treats, refreshing drinks, Neapolitan pizzas from a wood-fired oven.
Raffle
Traditionally organized by the Handball Club Izola and the Volleyball Club Izola. The Handball Club will hold its raffle on Friday, 22 August in front of the Port Authority, while the Volleyball Club will organize theirs on Saturday, 23 August on the square opposite the Fishermen’s Pier.
A detailed program with music performers follows below.
Friday, 22 August 2025
Opening of the Festival
19:30 – Parade of the Izola Brass Band along Sončno nabrežje to Veliki trg
20:45 – Official opening ceremony at Veliki trg with speeches by: Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Mateja Čalušič, Mayor of the twinned town Pezinok (Slovakia), Roman Máčs, Mayor of the Municipality of Izola, Milan Bogatič, Deputy Mayors of the Municipality of Izola, Member of the National Assembly
Music program (21:00–02:00)
Lonka:
– Miran Rudan InDesign
– Alfi Nipič
– Etienne & Tempera
Veliki trg:
– Rudi Bučar and Banda
– Rewind – Vasco Rossi tribute band
Diferent bars:
– Lounge Bar Bariera: Maggazino Commerciale
– Wine bar Zaro: DJ music programs
– Vitaminček bar: Drill with guests
Severni pomol – Pomol pu naše:
– Marsell Marinšek
Dance program
20:00 – Lonka: Dance School Kazina Obala
Children’s corner
19:00 – Pietro Coppo Park: performance by Ribič Pepe
Adrenaline amusement park
The rides will already open on Thursday from 19:00.
19:00–02:00 – Lonka: bungee jumping, trampolines, carousel, little train
Workshops on fishing at 8:00 pm (Mali ribiški pomol): “Life of the Small Fishermen’s Pier – the work of a fishing family”
– Arrival of traditional boats of the Old Boats Society into the marina
– Demonstration of fish cleaning
– Net weaving and boat maintenance
– Exhibition of boat models
– Fish spreads, pâtés, and canned fish
– Information board: “10 most popular Adriatic fish”
Saturday, 23 August 2025
Music program (21:00–02:00)
Lonka:
– Primorski fantje
– Klapa Sol
– Dej še’n litro
Veliki trg:
– Kingston
– Celebrity Stars: Ladies tribute show
– Master mix: Elvis, Mireille
Locals and bars:
– Lounge Bar Bariera: Funk Affair
– Wine bar Zaro: DJ Giulio Diamante
– Vitaminček bar: MDM Band, Kendi DJ
Nord Pier – Pomol pu naše:
– Katarina Violina
Dance program
20:00 – Lonka: dance group Pike Obala
Children’s corner
19:00 – Pietro Coppo Park: music and animation show “Ribič Pepe and Jadran’s little fish” for children aged 2 to 10.
Adrenaline amusement park
19:00–02:00 – Lonka
Children’s workshops at 7:00 pm (Pietro Coppo Park): “Let’s discover the fish of the Adriatic Sea”
– Music and animation show “Ribič Pepe and Jadran’s little fish”
– Interactive board – puzzle “10 most popular Adriatic fish”
– Creative task: “Bring your own drawing of a little fish”
Sports program
Morning – rowing and sailing regatta in Izola’s waters
19:00 – Severni pomol: baptism of young sailors and rowers
