46th Fishermen's Week (August 25th - September 1st 2012)

Today's Crikvenica wants to draw the attention of new generations to the importance of this tradition. One small way in which the town pays tribute to fishing, once the most important activity in the area to which Crikvenica owes its development and very survival is Fishermen's Week, a festival that has been going on since 1966. It is also a way to acknowledge the persistence and endurance of our fishermen ancestors and to thank them for their contribution in creating the town's identity. One of the oldest events in the area, Fishermen's Week takes place every year at the end of August. Over time, the festival included more and more programmes and events, mostly connected to the sea. Fishermen's Week includes concerts, performances of theatrical and folklore ensemble, exhibitions, painting workshops, sporting competitions and other activities. Of particular interest are the various original gastronomic programmes in which local people prepare traditional fish dishes for their visitors.