Hrvatska Kostajnica’s Biggest Tourist Event – Chestnut Festival ‘Kestenijada’

Kestenijada now in its 19th year

One of the highlights of autumn, and a symbol for tourism in the town of Hrvatska Kostajnica, is set to get underway this weekend…

The Chestnut Festival of Hrvatska Kostajnica is being held for the 19th year in a row this weekend from 7-9 October 2016. The festival, called Kestenijada locally, is a celebration of chestnut harvest on the surrounding hills and forests.

Hrvatska Kostajnica, a small town nestled on the left bank of the Una River, derives its name from the surrounding forests, which are rich in chestnut woods.

There are many attractions at the weekend festival, which gathers people from all over Croatia and the region, including tasting traditional specialities made from chestnuts, partaking in the harvest, concerts, tours and loads more fun activities for all ages.

Hrvatska Kostajnica

Kestenijada has become the most important tourist product in Hrvatska Kostajnica and the town has brand that no other town in Croatia has thanks to its chestnuts. More details about the weekend’s programme here.