The Krapina Festival and the Kajkavian Culture Week are two very popular events that are traditionally held in the town of Krapina , in Croatia. Both events gather a large number of visitors from all over Croatia, as well as from abroad, and have become recognizable brands of Krapina.

The Krapina festival has been held for many years, and every year it offers a bigger and better program. The festival is known for its music program that brings together many famous musicians, such as Dirty Theatre, General Danger, Gibonni, Jelena Rozga and many others. In addition to musical performers, dance groups, stand-up comedians and other entertainers also perform at the festival. The festival takes place during the summer, usually in late July or early August, and lasts for several days.

The Krapina festival is not only an entertainment event, but also has a humanitarian component. During the festival, numerous humanitarian actions are organized, such as collecting food, clothing and monetary donations for the needy. The festival also offers sports competitions, such as futsal, beach volleyball, basketball and other sports.

The Kajkavian Culture Week is an event held in Krapina every year during September. The festival is dedicated to Kajkavian tradition, language and culture. During the week, visitors have the opportunity to learn about different aspects of Kajkavian culture, such as Kajkavian literature, traditional dances, costumes and customs. Kajkavian culture week also organizes professional workshops, lectures and other educational activities about Kajkavian language and literature.

One of the very popular events during the Kajkavian Culture Week is the election of the Kajkavian Queen, which takes place every year. Girls from all over Croatia apply for this competition, and the winner becomes the face of Kajkavian culture in the next year.

During the Kajkavian Culture Week, numerous exhibitions, concerts, shows, fairs and tastings of traditional Kajkavian cuisine are organized. In this way, visitors have the opportunity to get to know the rich Kajkavian culture and enjoy its various aspects. During the Kajkavian Culture Week, various cultural and artistic programs are organized, such as painting exhibitions, plays and concerts. In addition, Kajkavian Culture Week organizes workshops for children and adults, where you can learn something about Kajkavian culture, language and traditions.

During this event, visitors can meet and taste many local products such as Kajkavian cakes, brandy, wine, honey and other traditional dishes and drinks. The fair of domestic products is a place where visitors can find and buy authentic Kajkavian souvenirs such as handmade ceramic pots, wooden souvenirs, textile handicrafts and jewelry and other items made of various materials.

The Kajkavian culture week also offers various forms of entertainment such as concerts, dance performances, theater performances and other cultural events. During this event, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy Kajkavian music and dance, and the most popular are the concerts of Kajkavian singers and groups.

The Krapin Festival and the Kajkavian Culture Week are events that attract a large number of visitors from all over Croatia, as well as from abroad. These two events are an opportunity to get to know Kajkavian culture and tradition, but also to spend a fun and unforgettable vacation in beautiful surroundings. Krapina is recognizable as a city of culture and tradition, and these two events contribute to maintaining that reputation.