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At the very border with Bosnia & Herzegovina, on the banks of the Una River, is Hrvatska Kostajnica – a small town that derives its name from the surrounding forests, rich in chestnuts. It is precisely the chestnuts that play the lead role in the traditional October event in Kostajnica – the Chestnut Fair at which the many lovers of nature, strolls, chestnuts and the traditional culinary specialities of the region gather.

The Chestnut Fair of Kostajnica has been held for seven years in the first weekend in October. As a part of the Kestenijada – the chestnut harvest on the surrounding hills and forests, the local populace from year to year does its best to entertain tourists who traditionally come to the chestnut harvest.

And so, besides the relaxing and entertaining harvest, a lavish culinary offer is also organised during the Chestnut Fair – all of the specialities are, naturally, made of chestnuts – visitors can sample cooked and baked chestnuts and many chestnut sweetmeats. Visitors can also participate in the harvest and in the traditional bicycle tour and other kinds of fun.

Hrvatska Kostajnica is a small town nestled on the left bank of the Una River. Historical documents dating from the year 1240 attest to its 762 years. The Croatian noble family of Zrinski left their mark in this town‘s history – they fought the Turks for Kostajnica, from which time the large fortress on the Una River dates.

Source: ?Croatia Tourist Board?