Ilok grape picking
In 1962 the first “Ilocka berba grozda” (Ilok grape picking) was held. It resulted from a old Srijem- Slavonian custom of gathering the people together at the beginning of the picking period with the aim of looking after the vineyards – working as a vineryardist, celebrating a good year and crop and unavoidable socializing, primarily the young who have not had much experience for free socializing in one place in vineyards.
For years significant ethno-wine-tourist manifestations have been created, some lasting a number of days and attracting a greater number of guests of varying programmes. The main part of the programme usual takes place in the first weekend of the month of September with daily and nightly cultural-entertainment content.
A total of about 500 participants participate in the programme with about 6,000 spectators. Due to the close proximity of the border and attractiveness, some of the guests come form neighbouring Vojvodina.
Source: Croatian National Tourist Board
