The town of Čelinac will host Špajz Fest on October 18, bringing together local producers, artisans and visitors for a celebration of traditional food, homemade products and rural heritage.
Organized by the Čelinac Center for Sports and Culture, the festival will take place along the town’s main pedestrian promenade from noon until 8 p.m.
According to the organizers, this year’s event promises much more than a traditional exhibition and marketplace, offering visitors an opportunity to enjoy authentic regional flavors, freshly prepared food and a welcoming atmosphere.
Families with children will also have the chance to meet farm animals, making the festival an enjoyable experience for younger visitors.
Traditional food, homemade specialties and handicrafts
Špajz Fest will feature a diverse selection of products from local farms, family households and small businesses.
Visitors will be able to discover traditional winter preserves, heirloom seed varieties, homemade food products, natural cosmetics, traditional crafts and handmade goods.
The festival will also highlight the importance of preserving traditional agricultural practices and supporting small-scale producers.
Exhibitors from several municipalities and towns across Republika Srpska and the wider region will present their products, offering visitors a chance to learn more about local ingredients, craftsmanship and rural traditions.
Exhibitors from across the region
This year’s participants include Kopuz Household from Čelinac, Vuk Truffles from Krupa na Vrbasu, Kljajić Beekeeping from Derventa, Biba’s Little Garden from Dragočaj, and traditional shoemaker Mira Čavlović Jalić from Laktaši.
Other exhibitors include Fimis Zmijanje Embroidery from Banja Luka, Pejić Goat Farm from Teslić, Mountain Treasure from Kupres, Motajica Medenko from Prnjavor, Suncookret Organic Products from Ljubuški and Džombić Household from Čelinac.
Visitors will also find products from My Little Nursery in Prijedor, Topić Sokić from Šipovo, FIL Honey and Fruit Brandies from Čelinac, Sladojević Agricultural Holding from Ribnik, ZDRAV BIO and ŠIVA from Čelinac.
Additional participants include Šukurma Household from Gornji Podgradci, which will organize a poultry exhibition and offer ornamental birds for sale, a donkey farm from Teslić, Brana Ivanković from Jošavka and the cultural association Miličino Ognjište.
A celebration of local flavors and rural traditions
Beyond the exhibition stands, visitors can look forward to freshly prepared traditional dishes, including specialties cooked in large outdoor cauldrons.
The event aims to connect producers directly with consumers while encouraging appreciation for locally sourced food and traditional craftsmanship.
Organizers have invited residents and visitors to support domestic producers, discover the flavors of regional cuisine and spend a pleasant afternoon enjoying the atmosphere of Čelinac.
With its combination of traditional food, handmade products and family-friendly activities, Špajz Fest offers an opportunity to experience the region’s rural heritage and culinary traditions in one place.
Source: RTRS
