CroatiaFest

04/11/2026

5TH Annual Croatian Heritage Day at T-Mobile Park.
Sunday, May 17. 2026
Seattle Mariners vs San Diego Padres
Game Start 4:20 PM

The game will be nationally televised! The MLB has updated the game time to 4:20pm. Gates will open to the public beginning at 2:50pm.

Here’s a sneak peek at the AWESOME giveaway! Purchase your tickets on line at mariners.com/croatia to receive this customed designed one of a kind jersey inspired by the upcoming FIFA World cup. The jersey is included with the price of the ticket. You’ll be geared up with Croatian spirit for both sporting events! Main Level $73.37 View Level $49.70 - taxes and fees included. Visit mariners.com/croatia . Even though the site says that you have until May 15 to purchase, if it sells out sooner, you’re out of luck! Buy your tickets NOW, before they sell out.

Come to the Game! Cheer on the Mariners and show off your Croatian Spirit !

03/19/2026

12/13/2025

FEŠTA TRI KRALJA

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2026

Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 439, The Seattle Junior Tamburitzans, and Holy Rosary Catholic Church Present Fešta Tri Kralja.
Annual Croatian Celebration in honor of the Feast of the Epiphany.

Tamburitza Mass at 10:30 AM
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
4139 - 42nd Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98116

Proceeds from the second collection to benefit St. Theresa's Orphanage , Zagreb, Croatia.

Croatian pasta luncheon following Mass in Lanigan Center.
$30.00 Adults $15.00 children under 18 years
Tables of 10 reserved seating $300

For information email: [email protected]

10/03/2025

WE INVITE YOU TO ENJOY CROATIAFEST WEEKEND STARTING WITH SATURDAY NIGHT!

SATURDAY CROATIAN VIGIL MASS
CroatiaFest is pleased to once again start our festival with the Saturday Croatian Vigil Mass, which will be celebrated on Saturday, October 4th at 5:30 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, located at 7000 35th Ave SW in West Seattle. Traditional Croatian liturgical music and hymns will be performed by Kišobran.
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE
Immediately after Mass, Orkestar Zrinski from Los Angeles will play from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm at the Walmesley Center, located just across the street from the church. There is plenty of off-street parking available. An à la carte menu featuring traditional Croatian cuisine prepared by the parents of the Seattle Junior Tamburitzans will be available for purchase as well as a no-host bar featuring wine, beer, and soft drinks. Admission is $20 per person, $10 for children between 6 and 16 years old, and free for kids 5 and under.

10/02/2025

CROATIAFEST OCTOBER 5, 2025
SEATTLE CENTER ARMORY 12:00 - 6:00 PM
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

10/02/2025

CROATIAFEST MERCHANTS
If you're looking for gift items, imported Mediterranean foods, crafts, or Croatian-themed apparel, come to CroatiaFest on Sunday, October 5th at the Seattle Center Armory. Our vendors will have unique and hard-to-find items as well as Croatian candies, cookies, ajvar, and Dalmatian olive oil. We are excited to welcome back our favorite Croatian vendors and a few new ones this year as well.

Balkan Store: Imported Croatian and Mediterranean food and beverage products
Drusk Trading Company: Olive oil from Croatia
Andy's Fine Woods: Bowls, platters, and gifts made from exotic woods
Croatia Gifts: Handcrafted ceramics and gift items
CroatiaFest Souvenir Booth: One-of-a-kind CroatiaFest souvenir apparel
J.P. Designs: Croatian themed items - cutting boards, boxes, and trivets
SABS: Cookies, cookbooks, and gifts
Croatian Heritage Corner: Imported kitchen items from Croatia
Color In Croatia: Photography by Mariana Tomas-Savage
Matt's Canned Salmon: Wild caught Bristal Bay Sockeye salmon

The merchants are located on the main and 3rd floors of the Armory. Come visit -- you will be pleased with the variety of offerings. You are certain to find something with that special Croatian touch to take home and enjoy or give as a unique gift.

09/27/2025

CROATIAFEST IS JUST ONE WEEK AWAY!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH NOON – 6:00 PM
SEATTLE CENTER ARMORY
Next Sunday will mark the 23rd annual CroatiaFest! Each year, the CroatiaFest Planning Committee strives to bring something new and interesting to the programing of the festival.
CroatiaFest will showcase Croatian heritage, culture, cuisine, art, and music through the talented musicians, singers and dancers, merchants, artisans and food vendors. Please refer to the schedule of events on the CroatiaFest website www.croatiafest.org that outlines time and location for each exhibit, event, and performance to plan your day at CroatiaFest 2025.

CroatiaFest

09/25/2025

‘KONOBA’ WINE CELLAR RETURNS TO CROATIAFEST ON OCTOBER 5, 2025!

Last year’s CroatiaFest Konoba experience was a success and we are looking forward to bringing it back again, this year with even more music! Just come on in (if you are 21 or older), bring your food and snacks with you, enjoy the entertainment, and buy a glass of wine, a bottle, or a shot of rakija and take in this wonderful experience. Tokens for glasses of wine and rakija shots will be available for purchase at the door. Konoba is located on the 3rd floor of the Seattle Armory.

Joining us this year is Croatian-American family vintner Jason Morin of Ancestry Cellars (www.ancestrycellars.com), the wonderful team from Vinbero Wine Bar of Edmonds (www.vinbero.bar), Balkan Store in Lynnwood, and the CroatiaFest Rakija Stand. Živjeli!

09/24/2025

KAKO SE KAŽE

Washington State University professor Nicholas Lovrich and Jasmina Cernak will be hosting the Kako Se Kaže booth at the entrance to the 3rd floor art gallery of the Seattle Center Armory on Sunday, October 5th. Bring copies of your cherished old country letters and birth, baptism, or marriage certificates for Jasmina to translate.
Explore a display board of various objects for you to identify using your family’s dialect. This engaging activity offers a wonderful opportunity to discuss linguistic diversity with Professor Lovrich, who has done extensive research of different Croatian dialects.

09/23/2025

BATANA “ BRAČ” - A TRADTIONAL CROATIAN FISHING SKIFF

Croatian fishermen have used the batana since the 1750s. The skiff is characterized by its flat bottom, which curves slightly toward the ends. Because the bottom of the boat is flat, a batana is generally used for fishing in shallow water, close to shore.
The “Brač” batana was built at the Gig Harbor Boat Shop by volunteers under the supervision of master shipwright Michael Vlahovich . A longtime Gig Harbor resident, Vlahovich now lives in Sumartin on the island of Brač, Croatia. He hopes this project will spark an on-going cultural exchange between Gig Harbor and Sumartin. Both have commercial fishing and boat building traditions.
The “Brač”will be on display at CroatiaFest on Sunday, October 5th on the main floor of the Seattle Center Armory. In addition, there will be a net mending demonstration and instructions for kids of all ages on the art of filling net mending needles. Be sure to stop by the display to admire the age old craftsmanship that has been passed down for generations.