The best Croatian blitva party and 10 reasons why you shouldn’t miss it

by croatiaweek
September 22, 2023
in Entertainment

(Photo: Podgora Tourist Board)

Croatia is full of unique, fun events, and Blitvijada, the Swiss chard (blitva in Croatian) party which takes place in Podgora on the Dalmatian coast, is one definitely worth checking out.

“Green, how I want you green” wrote Federico García Lorca, maybe inspired by his visit to Podgora, but honestly probably not.

What is certain is that this year on September 29th, Podgora will dress in green, both locals and guests.

The event “2nd Swiss Chard Party” will take place at Don Mihovil Pavlinović Square with a greenish program that starts with children’s workshop, photo corner, story about Swiss chard and why Podgora’s Swiss chard is the best.

(Photo: Podgora Tourist Board)

Entertainment for young and old will be brought by Svijet čarolije Studio, while DJ Dupli and the Academic Band are the main responsible for the music program.

Academic band (Photo: Podgora Tourist Board)

DJ Dupli (Photo: Podgora Tourist Board)

Svijet čarolije Studio (Photo: Podgora Tourist Board)

Have you ever tried Swiss chard ice cream, we have and it’s fantastic. Your taste buds at this Swiss chard party/Blitvijada will be tempted and satisfied by Premis ice creams, Poetica Distillery Vrgorac, chard pie workshop, Jeti Fritters and others while the Swiss chard delicacies will be made by local associations, societies, restaurants and hotels, as well as individuals with the winner announcement.

Jeti Fritters (Photo: Podgora Tourist Board)

Premis ice cream (Photo: Podgora Tourist Board)

The kindergarten and primary school from Podgora will participate in the competition for the best artistic and literary work on the topic of our dear Swiss chard.

(Photo: Podgora Tourist Board)

In addition to this cool event taking place in Podgora, you can enjoy perfect September weather, beautiful beaches framed by the Biokovo mountain and plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature and sightseeing.

(Photo: Podgora Tourist Board)

(Photo: Podgora Tourist Board)

“We recommend you to listen your mothers and grandmothers and go green and eat something healthy, that’s why we invite you all to Blitvijada in Podgora. The preferred dress code for all guests is green clothing,” organisers said.