During the celebration of Ivanec City Day in June and early July, visitors can expect a rich and diverse program filled with sports, cultural, and entertainment activities. The activities are spread across multiple locations – from the city park and central square to the library, school, and surrounding villages. The highlight of the celebration includes two major concerts: Vesna Pisarović on June 21st and Petar Graša on July 5th, which will be held on the central stage in the city square.
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, JUNE 6 - 8
2:30 PM HOTEL ORION
2nd International Chess Tournament Ivanec Open 2025.
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
9:30 AM PARK IN KUMIČIĆEVA STREET
Opening of the Barefoot Park
10:30 AM CITY PARK
Epic Rides – international cycling tour through the villages in the area of the City of Ivanec
12:00 PM LANČIĆ - KNAPIĆ SOCIAL CENTER
Gathering of members of the Association 2nd Ivanec Battalion 104th HV Brigade
7:00 PM CITY PARK
Concert by Gloria band (Tomica Peček and company)
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
9:00 AM IN THE FOREST
4th Youth Mountaineering Games
9:00 AM BRANCH SCHOOL PRIGOREC
Ghosts in Prigorec
THURSDAY, JUNE 12
5:00 PM IVANEC CITY LIBRARY
Children's storytime and workshop "Paint & Smile 2 – Notable Ivanec Residents"
7:00 PM SŠ IVANEC AMPHITHEATER
Presentation of Everest Base Camp Trek
FRIDAY, JUNE 13
6:00 PM LANČIĆ - KNAPIĆ RC
Medal and award ceremony from the 26th Ivanec Wine Evaluation
7:00 PM MARGEČAN FIREFIGHTER'S HOUSE
Solemn session on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of NK Mladost Margečan
SATURDAY, JUNE 14
9:00 AM COURTYARD OF BRANCH SCHOOL SALINOVEC
Opening of the 10th Croatian Chainsaw Sculpting Festival
10:00 AM MARGEČAN SQUARE
Bicycle ride "Through the Valley of Knights"
3:00 PM – 7:00 PM MARGEČAN SOCCER FIELD
Senior Soccer Tournament
5:00 PM LANČIĆ - KNAPIĆ RC
Small Football Tournament Lančić – Knapić
7:00 PM SŠ IVANEC SPORTS HALL
Summer dance production by Dance Club Ivančica
SUNDAY, JUNE 15
IVANEC MOUNTAINEERING ROUTE
10:00 AM – 15th hike "In the Footsteps of the Ivanovac Knights"
SALINOVEC
9:30 AM – Continuation of the 10th Croatian Chainsaw Sculpting Festival
6:00 PM – Announcement of winners and closing of the festival with entertainment program
FRIDAY - SUNDAY, JUNE 16 - 22 - FUN CHILDREN'S WEEK IN THE CITY PARK
"Inflatables", kiddie pools, fun games for children, along with food and beverage options
TUESDAY, JUNE 17
- 6:30 PM Ivanec Cinema Hall - Celebration on the occasion of Ivanec City Day
- 8:30 PM Ivanec Kinotrg - Ex Zodiac Band Concert
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 18
- 10:00 AM Ivanec City Library - Storytelling and workshop "First Croatian King - Royal Crown"
- 6:00 PM Central Stage at the City Square - Farewell of preschoolers from kindergartens "Ivančice" and "Bambi"
- 6:45 PM Central Stage - Performance by Dance Club Takt
FRIDAY, JUNE 20
- 11:00 AM Ivanec City Library - Puzzle competition with figures of famous people from Ivanec
- 6:30 PM Radovan Cemetery - Commemoration of the anniversary of the death of defender Željko Biškup
SATURDAY, JUNE 21
- 9:00 AM Ivanec Skate Park - Ivanec Pot
- 9:00 AM SŠ Ivanec Sports Hall - Mini Handball Tournament
- 10:00 AM City Square - Start of the 31st Mountain Race Ivančica
- 11:00 AM Sand Volleyball Court - Open Day of ŽOK Ivanec Volleyball Club
- 1:00 PM City Park - Exhibition of small animals by Fauna Association
- 9:00 PM Central Stage at the City Square - Vesna Pisarović Concert
SUNDAY, JUNE 22
- 7:00 AM Ivanec Fishing Ponds - Ivanec City Fishing Cup
- 9:00 AM RC Lančić Knapić - 12th Children's and 14th Cross Race Lančić - Knapić
- 9:30 AM Memorial Monuments - Tribute to fallen anti-fascist fighters
- 11:00 AM Vrh Ivančica - Mass in the chapel of St. John the Baptist on Ivančica Mountain
TUESDAY, JUNE 24
- 7:30 PM Ivanec Parish Church - Solemn Mass on the occasion of the feast of St. John the Baptist, patron saint of Ivanec
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 25
- 11:00 AM Ivanec City Library - Storytelling and workshop "First Croatian King - Royal Palace and Fortresses"
THURSDAY, JUNE 26
- 5:00 PM Ivanec City Library - Paint & Smile 3 - Old Castle Ivanec
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
- 9:00 PM City Park - Open-Air Cinema
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
- 6:00 PM SŠ Ivanec Amphitheater - County Festival of Choirs and Small Vocal Ensembles
- 6:00 PM Salinovec Community Center Playground - International Children's Folklore Festival
SUNDAY, JUNE 29
- 10:00 AM Salinovec Elementary School Yard - 13th Small Football Tournament Dragutin Ribić - Riba
FRIDAY, JULY 4
- 10:00 AM Jelenice Picnic Area - 22nd Meeting of People with Disabilities "Beside a Big Mountain"
- 7:00 PM Mountaineering Museum - Wine Painting Workshop "Vinoreli with a View of Ivančica"
SATURDAY, JULY 5
- 4:30 PM NK Ivančice Fields - Nenad Geček Memorial Summer Small Football Tournament
- 9:00 PM Central Stage - Petar Grašo Concert
JUNE 6 - 22
- June 16 and 17 - ZIP LINE
June 20 - 22 - Climbing Wall
Stands: Ivanec Collectors Club, Ivanečko Sun, Ivanec Chess Club, Žiger Foreign Language School, Mjuziklica, Đuro Arnold Ivanec Adult Education Center