Bacon Festival Kacarevo

Сланинијада

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Food & DrinkKačarevo
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
DurationWinterEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkSlaninijada traces its origin to 1987, when
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: RSD
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Bacon Festival Kacarevo in Kačarevo

Slaninijada in Kacarevo, a village near Pancevo in Vojvodina, is Serbia's original bacon festival, founded in 1988 from a tavern debate over who cured the best slanina. Held on the last weekend of February, it draws hundreds of stalls of bacon and meat producers, quality competitions, and folk music to a village nicknamed the world capital of bacon.

In 1987, in the small Vojvodina village of Kacarevo near Pancevo, a group of villagers fell into the kind of argument that recurs at rural gatherings across Serbia every winter: whose home-cured bacon was truly the best.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Slaninijada traces its origin to 1987, when villagers in Kacarevo argued over a tavern table about whose home-cured bacon was best

02

The mystery stays covered

the debate was formalized into an annual competition the following year, and it has run every February since, reaching its 39th edition by 2026

03

The city starts moving

The village has taken on the informal title world capital of bacon, and the festival now fills its center with roughly 300 stalls of meat producers, craftspeople, and food vendors, alongside judged competitions that award prizes for the best-cured slanina in the region

04

The water draws everyone in

Attendance estimates vary widely between sources, from around 10,000 to claims of 100,000 visitors in peak years, reflecting both the festival's growth and the difficulty of counting crowds in an open village setting

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Like Turija's kobasicijada

Water and renewal

Living ritual

Slaninijada grew out of the rural Vojvodina custom of svinjokolj

The sacred route

Living ritual

household pig slaughter and curing carried out communally in the colder months

The local code

Living ritual

Kacarevo's festival formalized informal boasting over whose bacon was best into a structured competition

Tradition 5

Living ritual

preserving traditional curing methods as a matter of local pride even as the event has grown into a large public fair

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

For Bacon Festival Kacarevo, plan transport around the exact Kačarevo venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Warm layered clothing, a windproof coat, and sturdy waterproof boots, since the festival is held outdoors in late February and the village center can be crowded, cold, and occasionally muddy...

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For Bacon Festival Kacarevo, stay near the part of Kačarevo you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

RSD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map44.97 N, 20.70 EOpen in Google Maps

Kačarevo, Vojvodina, Serbia

Nearest airportBEG — Belgrade Nikola Tesla
TransportFor Bacon Festival Kacarevo, plan transport around the exact Kačarevo venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Bacon Festival Kacarevo, stay near the part of Kačarevo you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Bacon Festival Kacarevo?

Bacon Festival Kacarevo is listed for February · Winter. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Bacon Festival Kacarevo take place?

The festival is listed in Kačarevo, Serbia. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Winter is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Kačarevo, Vojvodina, Serbia

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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