Wild Pomegranate Days in Danilovgrad
A one-day gastronomic event in Donji Zagarač dedicated to the wild pomegranate – local products, tradition and cultural programme.
Programme
The plateau in front of the Blažo Mraković Primary School from 11 am to 4 pm becomes a meeting place for local producers and visitors. The stands offer gastronomic specialities made from wild pomegranate – juices, jams, liqueurs, teas and natural remedies – which you will not find in a supermarket. In addition to tastings, visitors can enjoy a rich cultural and artistic programme, and the event also has an educational character: workshops and panels are organised on rural development and the sustainable use of natural resources.
Why come
This is an authentic village event that combines gastronomy, tradition and environmental awareness in a single day. Local producers from Zagarač and surrounding places bring products that are not available in commercial sale. The event has been recognised by the media as a key gastronomic event of the central region of Montenegro, and it offers visitors the opportunity to meet people who lovingly preserve the authentic tradition of the Danilovgrad village.
What to expect
Tasting of wild pomegranate products
Try juices, jams, liqueurs, teas and natural remedies that local producers make from wild pomegranate.
Cultural and artistic programme
Alongside the gastronomic offerings, visitors can enjoy a rich cultural and entertainment programme throughout the day.
Workshops and panels
The event has an educational character – workshops and panels are organised on rural development and the protection of natural resources.
Authentic atmosphere of a Zagarač village
Meet local producers and experience the living tradition of a Montenegrin village in direct contact.
More than 7,000 visitors since 2019
The event attracts more and more visitors from Montenegro and the region every year.
What happens when
November 7, 2026 · 11:00
- Sat7NovSaturday, November 711:00Wild Pomegranate Days in DanilovgradThe event takes place from 11 am to 4 pm on the plateau in front of the Blažo Mraković Primary School in Donji Zagarač.
Where it takes place
Venue
Plateau in front of Blažo Mraković Elementary School
Donji Zagarač, Danilovgrad
Get directionsGetting there
The event takes place on the plateau in front of the Blažo Mraković Primary School in Donji Zagarač, municipality of Danilovgrad. Danilovgrad is a town situated between Podgorica and Nikšić, in the Bjelopavlići valley on the banks of the River Zeta, so it is accessible by car via the roads towards Podgorica or Nikšić. It is recommended to check specific information about bus transport to Donji Zagarač directly with the organisers at info@nvo-znz.org or on the website nvo-znz.org.
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