Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival

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DatesDates TBA · Usually SummerCheck locally before booking
DurationSummerEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkWhat sets Grossmann apart is its double
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: EUR
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The story

Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival in Ljutomer

Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival is an annual genre-film festival held each July in Ljutomer, in Slovenia's Prlekija wine region. Founded in 2005 on the 100th anniversary of Slovene cinema, it honors Dr. Karol Grossmann, who shot the first Slovene films in Ljutomer in 1905 and 1906, pairing horror, fantasy, and sci-fi screenings with regional wine tastings.

Ljutomer's connection to Slovene cinema predates the festival by a century.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

What sets Grossmann apart is its double identity: a genre-film festival built around horror, fantasy, and science fiction, fused with a serious regional wine-tasting program that reflects Prlekija's winemaking culture

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival takes its name from Dr

03

The city starts moving

Karol Grossmann, a pioneer of Slovene film who shot Sejem v Ljutomeru and Odhod z mase v Ljutomeru in 1905 and Na domacem vrtu in 1906, making Ljutomer the birthplace of Slovene cinema

04

The water draws everyone in

Since joining the European Fantastic Film Federation in 2010, Grossmann has built international standing, and in 2013 MovieMaker Magazine named it among the Top 5 Coolest Horror/Sci-Fi Film Festivals in the World

05

The old stones answer

Beyond screenings, it offers horror workshops, a Zombie Walk, a Subculture Market, concerts, panels, and book presentations at venues like the Culture House Cinema and GFML Cinema

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival's defining tradition is its pairing of genre film with regional wine culture

Water and renewal

Living ritual

joining Ljutomer's status as the birthplace of Slovene cinema - established by Karol Grossmann's 1905 and 1906 films - to the winemaking heritage of the surrounding Prlekija region

The sacred route

Living ritual

The Zombie Walk and Subculture Market continue the festival's genre-culture identity

The local code

Living ritual

while the wine-tasting program

Tradition 5

Living ritual

added in 2006

Tradition 6

Living ritual

keeps the festival rooted in local agricultural tradition

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Summer

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Ljutomer you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Light, breathable summer clothing suits Ljutomer's warm July weather, with a light layer for cooler evening concerts and the Zombie Walk. Costume or horror-themed dress is welcome and common...

Safety

Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival runs late.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

EUR

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map46.52 N, 16.20 EOpen in Google Maps

Ljutomer, Prlekija, Slovenia

Nearest airportGRZ — Graz
TransportStay close enough to the part of Ljutomer you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Ljutomer via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Ljutomer, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for festival season.Compare faresFestival gearLight, breathable summer clothing suits Ljutomer's warm July weather, with a light layer for cooler evening concerts and the Zombie Walk. Costume or horror-themed dress is welcome and common during Zombie Walk and genre-screening events, though not required for standard film screenings or wine tastings.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Slovenia and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival?

Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival is listed for Multiple months · Summer. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Grossmann Fantastic Film and Wine Festival take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Ljutomer, Prlekija, Slovenia

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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Official URLgrossmann.si
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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually Summer
Source statusOfficial source linked
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