Creski Semenj
Cres semenj, as the fair is called in the local dialect, and is traditionally associated with the feast of St. Mary of the Snow, was first mentioned in the Decree of the Republic of Venice on August 14, 1543. At that time, the Semenj lasted for a whole week and everything that was delivered to Cres during those days was sold it was relased from paying taxes. Later, Semenj was regulated by the imperial bull of Franjo Josip from 1828 and was held until the Second World War. The tradition of holding was renewed in the nineties of the 20th century.
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The Cres Semenj, which has a tradition dating back to 1543, is today the finals of summer events on the island of Cres, during which people socialize and sing in the streets and taverns, trade on the promenade what was produced by the hardworking hands of local people, as well as dear guests from the rest of Croatia.
This year too, a large fair of domestic products will be held, the old town will become a stage, the town tower will open its doors, and all visitors will be able to learn more about the history and traditions of Cres. Numerous musicians led by TBF, Insula group, klapa Teha, klapa Burin and others will be in a charge for great entertainment!
As an introduction to this year's Cres Fair, which takes place from August 5th to August 7th, a klapa concert for the celebration of the Victory and Homeland Thanksgiving Day will be held on August 4th!
Sunday, 4/8
Franciscan monastery
21:00 Klapa vocal groups concert on the occasion of Victory and Homeland Thanskgiving Day
Klapa Teha & Klapa Burin
Monday, 5/8
In front of Church of Saint Marie the Great
11:30 Opening of Cres fair
Šetalište 20. travnja
18:00 – 24:00 LOCAL PRODUCTS FAIR
20:00 – 22:00 concert: Versi
City tower
18:00 – 23:00 Exhibition „Celestial“ by Bojana Vuksanović
20:00 – 22:00 concert: Dianora Fučić
In front of Cres museum
Cres Renaissance
20:00 – 22:00 h concert: Dario Sabol
Cres museum (Arsan palace)
Exhibition „The Heraldry of Cres“ & „Three stories about Arsan palace“
Moise palace
20:00 & 21:00 Costumed guided tour through the palace
Exhibition: Homage to Cres by Nenad Martić
20:00 – 22:00 Jazz nights: Boris Šaronja & Filip Flego
Pjaceta
5/8 video projection of the play "Boje da se selo zatare nego užance" Frane Petrić Elementary school
5 – 7/8
The Cres wool story – Vile Lavandine, Ruta Cres
20:00 h Wool felting workshop
City loggia
Free costumed guided city tour
Start: 20:00 h (language: English)
City of Cres building
Bagpipes at Creski semenj
Exhibition: Orlec folklore
Bagpipes: Mario Mužić and Toni Fučić
Cons
An antique carousel for children and a blacksmith
20:00 – 22:00 concert: PachaMama Street Connection
Small port of Cres
Exhibition of traditional wooden boats
Night sailing of traditional boats
Frane Petrić Square
22:30 Concert: GRUPA INSULA
Tuesday, 6/8
Šetalište 20. travnja
18:00 – 24:00 LOCAL PRODUCTS FAIR
20:00 – 22:00 concert: Versi
City Tower
18:00 – 23:00 Exhibition „Celestial“ by Bojana Vuksanović
20:00 – 22:00 concert: Dianora Fučić
In front of Cres museum
Cres Renaissance
20:00 – 22:00 Traditional game „Trilja“
20:00 – 22:00 h concert: Dario Sabol
Cres museum (Arsan palace)
Exhibition „The Heraldry of Cres“ & „Three stories about Arsan palace“
Moise palace
20:00 & 21:00 Costumed guided tour through the palace
Exhibition: Homage to Cres by Nenad Martić
20:00 – 22:00 Jazz nights: Boris Šaronja & Vanja Čerić
Pjaceta
20:00 – 22:00 Cres Old Tavern
Accordion: Edo Flego
20:00 – 22:00 The Cres wool story – Vile Lavandine, Ruta Cres
20:00 h Wool felting workshop
City loggia
Free costumed guided city tour
Start: 20:00 h (language: English)
20:00 h Craft & Wine by Crearta
Painting workshop
Limited number of participants / mandatory registration at crearta.cro@gmail.com
City of Cres building
Bagpipes at Creski semenj
Exhibition: Orlec folklore
Bagpipes: Mario Mužić and Toni Fučić
Cons
An antique carousel for children and a blacksmith
20:00 – 22:00 concert: PachaMama Street Connection
Small port of Cres
Exhibition of traditional wooden boats
Frane Petrić Square
22:30 Concert: TBF
Wednesday, 7/8
Šetalište 20. travnja
18:00 – 24:00 LOCAL PRODUCTS FAIR
20:00 – 22:00 concert: Versi
City Tower
18:00 – 23:00 Exhibition „Celestial“ by Bojana Vuksanović
20:00 – 22:00 concert: Dianora Fučić
In front of Cres museum
Cres Renaissance
20:00 – 22:00 h concert: Dario Sabol
Cres museum (Arsan palace)
Exhibition „The Heraldry of Cres“ & „Three stories about Arsan palace“
Moise palace
20:00 & 21:00 Costumed guided tour through the palace
Exhibition: Homage to Cres by Nenad Martić
20:00 – 22:00 Jazz nights: Boris Šaronja & Filip Flego
Pjaceta
20:00 – 22:00 Cres Old Tavern
Accordion: Edo Flego
20:00 – 22:00 The Cres wool story – Vile Lavandine, Ruta Cres
20:00 h Wool felting workshop
City loggia
Free costumed guided city tour
Start: 20:00 h (language: English)
20:00 h Craft & Wine by Crearta
Painting workshop
Limited number of participants / mandatory registration at crearta.cro@gmail.com
City of Cres building
Bagpipes at Creski semenj
Exhibition: Orlec folklore
Bagpipes: Mario Mužić and Toni Fučić
Cons
An antique carousel for children and a blacksmith
20:00 – 22:00 concert: PachaMama Street Connection
Small port of Cres
Exhibition of traditional wooden boats
Frane Petrić Square
21:00 BINGO
22:30 Concert: KLAPA TEHA & KLAPA BURIN
Tournaments
2 – 6/8 Traditional card games, caffe bar Amfora
2/8 Chess, In front of the museum
3/8 Sailing
3/8 Basketball & mini basket, school playground
4/8 Djeca pecaju (angling for children), mul Grotica, 8:00 h
4/8 Exhibition of traditional boats, 15:00 h