PASTA PARTY

Pašta Fešta – Slovenia’s First Pasta Festival

You're invited to a celebration of pasta, where you'll be surrounded by passionate pasta lovers and experience delicious pasta dishes!

Spend the day in the spirit of pasta: tasty, fun, and relaxed!

WHERE: Ajdovščina, Lavrič Square
WHEN: May 24, 2025, from 11:00 AM onwards

Treat yourself to culinary masterpieces prepared by skilled chefs who will pair high-quality pasta from Ajdovščina with the rich flavors of the world.

Culinary Program

11:00 – 19:00 Tasting of pasta dishes at food stalls
11:30 – 17:00 Presentations by vendors at stalls
12:00 – 13:00 Mlinochef, a competition among primary school teams

Music & Entertainment Program

10:45 Welcome parade with the Vrhpolje Wind Orchestra through the streets of Ajdovščina
11:00 – 19:00 Performances by:

• Iztok Gustinčič
• Band Ne joči pevec
• Band Suho Cvetje
• Band Aufbiks

Culinary Masters Who Will Delight You

• Pasta Lovers Society, Ajdovščina
• Restaurant Krhne, Vipava
• Julijana Krapež, Ajdovščina
• Matija and Matjaž Cotič, Dornberk
• Lisjak Tourist Farm, Zalošče
• Bistro Štorija, Postojna
• Pizzeria Porka Eva, Lokavec
• Jorg Zupan - Bistro Aftr, Ljubljana
• Adam Šerc, Ajdovščina
• Tavarneta - Wine Brothers, Dobrovo
• Hubertus Team – Tomaž Jamšek, Ajdovščina
• Bistro 9:45, Bovec
• Golden Ring Cheese, Col
• Restaurant Dida, Crikvenica
• Patricia Pangeršič and Lidija Subašič
• Mamma Mia, Media Team, Sežana
• Šturski Gourmets, Primary School Šturje, Ajdovščina
• Restaurant Belvin

How to Taste Pašta Fešta Flavors?

CARD PICKUP AND TOP-UP

Pick up a prepaid festival card at the ticket booth. Activation costs €1.50.
Load your desired credit amount onto your Pašta Fešta card. You can top it up anytime during the event. A receipt will be provided for each top-up.

CUP DEPOSIT

Reusable cups are used at the festival. You can get them at the ticket booth. A deposit of €2 will be deducted from your card for a reusable cup, or €5 for a wine glass.

PAYMENT

Use your card balance to pay for all services and products at the event. A receipt and balance info will be provided with each purchase. Check your receipt after payment – we cannot accept complaints afterward. If there is an issue (invalid card, insufficient balance, etc.), card payment will not be possible.

BALANCE CHECK

Check your balance on the receipt after each transaction or at the ticket booth.

CUP RETURNS

You can either take the cup home or return it at the refill station. Upon return, you can choose between receiving a product worth the deposit or getting your deposit back. Cup returns (either for deposit refund or exchange for pasta) are possible until the end of the event (8:00 PM).

WITHDRAWING FUNDS

Card credit can be used during the event. You can withdraw unused credit in cash at the ticket booth anytime before the end of the event (until 8:00 PM). Keep your card – you can use the remaining credit at the next Pašta Fešta Festival. Activation fee is non-refundable.

In case of bad weather, Pašta Fešta will be cancelled.