Film quiz, Ivanja and "Preplavaj valu": weekend events in the Dobrinj area
The area of the municipality of Dobrinj on the island of Krk in the second half of June 2026 brings three different events over three days: a film quiz in Kras, a folk festivity in Sveti Ivan Dobrinjski and a swimming gathering connecting Klimno and Čižići. According to announcements in the Krk Events calendar, this is a programme running from Friday, 19 June, to Sunday, 21 June 2026, and includes cultural and entertainment content, a traditional celebration and a recreational sports gathering at sea. The programme is especially connected with local associations, local committees and the tourist offer of the Dobrinj region, so it can also be seen as an introduction to a more intensive summer schedule on the island of Krk. For visitors planning to stay for several days, it is useful to check accommodation offers in the Dobrinj area in good time, especially in places directly connected with the weekend programme.
On Friday, 19 June 2026, the "Film Quiz" has been announced in Kras, organised by the Cultural Society "Sv. Juraj" Kras. According to the event announcement, the quiz begins at 8 p.m. on the square next to the community centre in Kras, and the theme is film and various categories from the world of cinema. The following day, on Saturday, 20 June, a folk festivity marking Ivanja, the village day, will be held in Sveti Ivan Dobrinjski, with a performance by the band Aurora. Sunday, 21 June, is reserved for the third edition of the swimming gathering "Preplavaj valu", organised by the Sports Recreation Association "Kivna" and the Triathlon Club "Rival", with the main 1500-metre route between Klimno and Čižići.
Film quiz in Kras: team registrations open until 17 June
According to the announcement published in the Krk Events calendar, the Cultural Society "Sv. Juraj" Kras is organising the "Film Quiz" on Friday, 19 June 2026, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event is located on the square next to the community centre in Kras, which gives it a distinctly local character and places it within the format of an outdoor gathering. The quiz theme is film, and the organisers announce several categories from the world of cinema, so it can be expected that the questions will cover various genres, authors, actors, titles and recognisable motifs of film culture. According to the registration form for the event, this is the first film quiz in Kras, and the organisers invite participants to complete the registration as soon as possible in order to secure a place for their team in time.
The participation rules are simple and adapted to the team format. According to the organisers' announcement, one team may have up to five players, and registrations are open until Wednesday, 17 June 2026. According to the registration form itself, the registration deadline expires on 17 June at 11:59 p.m., and the same form also allows a team to withdraw if participants are ultimately unable to attend after registering. Participants are asked for the team name, contact person details and a mobile phone number, which is standard for organising quizzes with a limited number of teams and a pre-planned schedule. The organisers have also announced the possibility of drinks for participants, whereby drinks will not be charged at a fixed price but will operate on a donation basis.
The film quiz in Kras is also an example of an increasingly common model of smaller cultural and entertainment programmes in island settlements, where the emphasis is not only on concerts and large events but also on content that brings together the local community and guests in a more relaxed format. Quizzes are suitable for different generations because of this approach, as they allow participation without special equipment and without the competitive pressure that accompanies sports events. In this case, the fact that the programme is organised by a local cultural society is also additionally important, continuing the role of associations in preserving the social life of smaller settlements. For Kras, which during the summer months becomes part of the wider event schedule in the Dobrinj area, such a programme can be a good announcement of the tourist and social season.
Ivanja in Sveti Ivan Dobrinjski with the band Aurora
On Saturday, 20 June 2026, the programme moves to Sveti Ivan Dobrinjski, where, on the occasion of Ivanja, the village day, a folk festivity with the band Aurora will be held. According to the Krk Events calendar, the event begins at 8 p.m. and is scheduled until 3 a.m., that is, into the early hours of Sunday, 21 June. The published announcement describes the festivity as an evening gathering on the occasion of Ivanja, which points to a classic format of a local celebration in which music, socialising and open space are more important than a formal programme. Since it is the village day, the event also has symbolic value for the local community, and not only an entertainment character.
Folk festivities on the island of Krk are traditionally connected with the calendar of local holidays, village patron saints and summer outdoor gatherings. In Sveti Ivan Dobrinjski, the celebration of Ivanja fits into that pattern, because the local identity and social life of the village are presented through a public gathering, a musical performance and an evening programme. According to the announcement in the tourist calendar, the band Aurora will perform, which gives the programme a concert character and is expected to attract an audience wider than the residents of the village itself. Since the event is announced for the evening hours and lasts until late at night, visitors are advised to plan their arrival and return in advance, especially if they are coming from other places on Krk.
Such events often play an important role in the summer image of smaller settlements, because they allow local squares, public places and spaces next to community centres to turn into meeting points. In the case of Ivanja, the emphasis is not on a tourist spectacle but on a folk celebration that can also be interesting to visitors who want to experience the local rhythm of the village. Sveti Ivan Dobrinjski is part of the wider Dobrinj area, and the proximity of Dobrinj, Kras, Klimno and Čižići makes it possible to connect the Saturday festivity with the other events taking place during the same weekend. Visitors coming to the festivity and planning to stay on the island can check accommodation near Dobrinj and the surrounding places, especially if they also intend to attend Sunday's sports programme in Soline Bay.
"Preplavaj valu" connects Klimno and Čižići with a 1500-metre sea route
The Sunday programme, 21 June 2026, will be marked by the third swimming gathering "Preplavaj valu". According to the Krk Events announcement, the Sports Recreation Association "Kivna", in cooperation with the Triathlon Club "Rival", is organising a 1500-metre event, starting at 10 a.m. from the waterfront in Klimno and finishing at the waterfront in Čižići. The event has been announced as a swimming gathering, and not only as a competition, which points to the recreational and communal character of the programme. The name "Preplavaj valu" directly relies on the local area, because participants swim across the sea bay between the two settlements in Soline Bay.
The organisers have also announced safety support at sea. According to the event announcement, a sufficient number of boats, a doctor and a lifeguard on the fastest vessel will be secured for participants. This information is especially important because the swim takes place in the open sea, where conditions can depend on weather, waves, sea temperature and the individual readiness of swimmers. Although the route is recreational in character, the length of 1500 metres requires basic swimming fitness and a responsible approach to participation. Participants are therefore advised to assess their own readiness and follow the organisers' instructions before the start and during the swim.
After the end of the main route, children's races of 25 and 50 metres have been announced in Čižići. According to the programme, the children's races will be held immediately after the end of the main race, thereby expanding the event into a family and educational format. Such a schedule enables younger participants to join the sports programme on safer and shorter routes, while the main race remains intended for fitter swimmers. Refreshments for all competitors will be organised at the small football field in Čižići, prepared by members of the Čižići Local Committee. The announcement of winners with the awarding of medals and prizes is planned for around 12 noon.
Registration for "Preplavaj valu" is mandatory via the online form listed in the official event announcement. Since this is an open-water swim, registrations allow the organisers to better estimate the number of participants, prepare safety support and organise the final part of the programme in Čižići. The event is also interesting because it combines sport, recreation and the local area, while not using only one location, but connecting two settlements by the same sea route. For visitors coming to Klimno or Čižići on Sunday, it is useful to plan arrival, parking and movement along the waterfronts earlier, because the start, finish, children's races and final gathering take place at several points.
The Dobrinj area as a space of local events and summer gatherings
The Dobrinj area has a long historical and cultural role on the island of Krk. According to the description of the Tourist Board of the island of Krk published on the Krk Events website, Dobrinj is the centuries-old administrative, religious and cultural centre of the Dobrinj region, and the written history of Dobrinj itself begins with its mention in medieval sources. This context is also important for understanding contemporary events, because many of them rest on a network of smaller places, local societies, traditional celebrations and public spaces used for gatherings. The weekend programme from 19 to 21 June therefore does not appear as a series of unrelated events, but as a cross-section of what the Dobrinj region offers: cultural activity in Kras, a folk festivity in Sveti Ivan Dobrinjski and a sports and recreational event in Soline Bay.
Kras, Sveti Ivan Dobrinjski, Klimno and Čižići have different roles in this schedule. Kras is presented through the quiz and the work of the local cultural society, Sveti Ivan Dobrinjski through Ivanja and the evening festivity, while Klimno and Čižići emphasise the connection between the sea, recreation and a family programme. According to the description of the Dobrinj area on Krk Events, Soline Bay includes Soline, Čižići and Klimno, and its enclosed position and shallow sea are important elements of local recognisability. It is precisely in this area that "Preplavaj valu" is held, which is why the sports programme has a strong connection with the geography and identity of the place. For those planning a multi-day stay, accommodation for visitors to events in Klimno, Čižići and the surrounding area can be a practical choice.
This kind of schedule also shows how the tourist season is built not only on large concerts or central events, but also on smaller programmes that distribute visitors across several places. This is especially important for island destinations, where traffic, parking and pressure on the main centres can be more pronounced during the summer months. When events are organised in Kras, Sveti Ivan Dobrinjski, Klimno and Čižići, visitors get a reason to tour different parts of the municipality, and local communities gain visibility outside the usual tourist routes. In this sense, the weekend programme also has a broader significance for promoting the Dobrinj region as a destination that connects culture, tradition, sport and the sea.
Weekend schedule from 19 to 21 June
- Friday, 19 June 2026. – "Film Quiz" on the square next to the community centre in Kras, beginning at 8 p.m. According to the announcement, teams may have up to five players, and registrations are open until 17 June 2026.
- Saturday, 20 June 2026. – folk festivity on the occasion of Ivanja in Sveti Ivan Dobrinjski, with a performance by the band Aurora. According to the event calendar, the programme begins at 8 p.m. and lasts until 3 a.m.
- Sunday, 21 June 2026. – the third swimming gathering "Preplavaj valu", starting at 10 a.m. from the waterfront in Klimno and finishing at the waterfront in Čižići. After the main route, children's races, refreshments and the announcement of winners around 12 noon have been announced.
Common to all three events is that they rely on local organisation and public spaces, so visitors are advised to check the latest information with the organisers before arriving. For the film quiz, it is important to pay attention to the registration deadline and the maximum number of team members. For Saturday's folk festivity, it is advisable to plan the evening arrival, while for Sunday's swimming gathering it is necessary to take into account earlier assembly, safety instructions and possible changes related to weather conditions. According to the available announcements, the weekend programme currently remains tied to the stated dates, locations and schedules.
Sources:
- Krk Events / Tourist Board of the island of Krk – announcement of the "Film Quiz" in Kras, date, schedule, location, organiser and participation rules (link)
- Registration form for the film quiz in Kras – confirmation of the event name, date, start time, registration deadline and team rules (link)
- Krk Events / Tourist Board of the island of Krk – announcement of the folk festivity on the occasion of Ivanja in Sveti Ivan Dobrinjski with the band Aurora (link)
- Krk Events / Tourist Board of the island of Krk – announcement of the swimming gathering "Preplavaj valu", route, safety support, children's races, refreshments and announcement of winners (link)
- Krk Events / Tourist Board of the island of Krk – description of Dobrinj, the Dobrinj region and Soline Bay used for the context of the article (link)