01.-07.06.2026.
Creski kaić è un evento di più giorni che celebra la ricca tradizione marittima e la vita in riva al mare dell'isola di Cres, riunendo la comunità locale e i visitatori in un'atmosfera isolana unica. Durante l'evento, i visitatori possono godersi una regata di imbarcazioni tradizionali, gare, specialità di pesca e un programma culturale, e partecipare a incontri che promuovono la convivialità e la tradizione isolana. Creski kaić offre un'esperienza autentica della vita marittima e della lunga tradizione locale nel cuore della comunità isolana. Gioia, musica e socializzazione rendono Creski kaić un festival di convivialità, tradizione e vita isolana, offrendo ai visitatori un'esperienza indimenticabile dell'atmosfera di Cres e del suo patrimonio marittimo.
Program of events
29.5. – 1.6.2026.
Sailmaking Workshop
9.00-11.00 / 18.00- 21.00
Town Loggia
Monday, 1/6/2026
17:30 Concert: Brass Band “Josip Kašman”, Riva and F. Petrić Square
18:00 Opening of the exhibition “Model ships”, Srđan Glavan, Lungomare Sv. Mikule 1
19:00 Opening of the exhibition “You may wander the world, but you always come back home”(lasts until 07.06.), Kindergarten Girice, Moise Palace
20:00 Arrival of the Venetian gondola, Daily rides available until Saturday, 6 June, rides are free, Lungomare Sv. Mikule 1 / Cons
20:00 Tasting of traditional dishes prepared in a casserole, Frane Petrić Square
20:30 OPENING CEREMONY "CRESKI KAIĆ 2026"
Traditional launching of the restored boat into the sea
Opening of the Bocce tournament
Pišarjola
21:00 Concert Klapa “Burin“, Pišarjola
Tuesday, 2.6.2026.
10:00-12:00 / 18:00-22:30 Venetian gondola rides for children, Lungomare sv.Mikule 1 / Cons
16:00 Workshop “The sean in a Bags”, Kindergarten Girice, Šetalište 20. travnja
17:00 Bocce tournament Pišarjola
18:00 Opening of the “Briškula&Trešeta” card game tournament Town Loggia
18:30 Lecture and workshop “Noise Clean Up” on underwater noise reduction presented by Tihana Vučur Blazinić; Blue World Institute, Italian Community Cres
19:00 Opening of the exhibition and lecture “Shipbuilding and Shipping in Martinšćica”, Ivo Saganić, Andrija Linardić Museum, Martinšćica
19:00 Creska Butega – local products exhibition, F. Petrić Square
19:30 Dance performance by the Frane Petrić Elementary School rhythmic group, F. Petrić Square
19:30 Presentation of the Value Plus project – promotion of the multimedia guide “Renaissance Cres”, Square in front of the Cres Museum
20:00 Italian Community Cres prepares traditional meals (tasting), F. Petrić Square
20.00 Concert “Duo In Between”, Pišarjola
Wednesday, 3/6/2026
9:00-11:00 / 18:00-22:30 Venetian gondola rides for singers, Lungomare Sv. Mikule 1
17:00 Bocce tournament, Pišarjola
18:00 “Briškula&Trešeta” card game tournament, Town Loggia
19:00 Opening of the exhibition “Ancient Shipwrecks”, Cres Museum
20:00 Association Gušt prepares traditional Lošinj cuisine “Spaghetti with mussels in buzara sauce” (tasting), F. Petrić Square
20:00 Concert: klapa ”Teha“ and klapa “Čikat“, Pišarjola
Thursday, 4/6/2026
9:00 - 12.00 / 18:00 – 21:00 Interpretation Centre „Loger Nerezinac“, Sightseeing, Cons
17:00 “Briškula&Trešeta” card game tournament finale, Town Loggia
17:00 Bocce tournament finale, Pišarjola
18:00 – 22:30 Venetian gondola rides for couples, Lungomare Sv. Mikule 1 / Cons
18:00 “Wool and the Sea”, a wool felting workshop for adults, advance registration is required: +385 98 313029, Vesna, Ruta Association’s courtyard (at Zazid 4a)
21:00 Concert “Trio Iman Acoustic”, Pišarjola
21:00 Preparation and Tasting of grilled fish Royal-Adriatic, F. Petrić Square
Friday, 5/6/2026
9:30 - 12:00 / 18:00 – 21:00 Interpretation Centre „Loger Nerezinac“, sightseeing, Cons
16:30 Arrival and gathering of traditional boats Port of Cres
17:30 Open Cres championship in “Mora cantada“, Town Loggia
18:00 – 22:30 Venetian gondola rides for women, Lungomare Sv. Mikule 1
19:00 Chess tournament “Creski kaić”, Square in front of the Cres Museum
19:00 “Women Rowing Competition on Gajeta”, Port of Cres
19:45 Performance by “Lana” Dance Group and Dance Workshop by Kindergarten Girice Cres, F. Petrić Square
20:00 Gastro Betina – Kornati specialties (tasting), F. Petrić Square
21:00 Concert “Infinity Band” + DJ after party, Pišarjola
Saturday, 6/6/2026
9:00 Parangal Cup ∙ 2026 Spearfishing Championship and Boat Angling Competition (Adults), organized by ŠRD Parangal
9:30 Parangal Cup ∙ 2026 Children’s Angling Championship, organized by ŠRD Parangal
9:30 - 12.00 / 18:00 – 21:00 Interpretation Centre „Loger Nerezinac“, sightseeing, Cons
11:30 Gathering of the traditional boats’ skippers, Restaurant “Nono Frane”
12:30 Interpretation Centre "Loger Nerezinac", cruise through the Bay of Cres and regatta viewing, Cons
13:00 Start of the traditional boat regatta, The Old Mul
15:00 Closing of the Spearfishing and Angling Competitions and fish weighing, Pišarjola
15:00 Finish of the traditional boat regatta, followed by the traditional boats show, Port of Cres
15:30 Brass Band “Motta di Livenza”, F. Petrić Square
17:00 “Brudetijada“, fish stew preparation competition, F. Petrić Square
18:00 – 22:30 Venetian gondola rides, Lungomare Sv. Mikule 1 / Cons
19:30 Election of the best Brudet and tasting, F. Petrić Square
20:00 Winners Announcement of the Traditional Regatta and Award Ceremony of the Tournaments, Pišarjola
21:00 Concert “Šajeta&band” + DJ after party, Pišarjola
21:30 “The Play of Sails & Lights”, a night sail of traditional sail boats, Port of Cres
Sunday, 7/6/2026
19:00 Gondola Fish Stew + DJ Bizare, Vina Miramar
The event is organized by the Reful Cres Sailing Club, the partners are the City of Cres and OTRA, the event is co-financed by the Fisheries and Aquaculture Program through the Vela Vrata Marine Protected Area Agency, and is held with the support of the Tourist Board of the City of Cres, the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County, the Tourist Board of Kvarner, and in cooperation with numerous Cres clubs, associations, institutions and individuals.
The organizer reserves the right to change the program.