What awaits you at the Hand Made Fest Pula?

Exhibitor Categories and Festival Activities

• Handmade products
• Unique items, artwork, and decorations
• Traditional products
• Beauty corner featuring products and demonstrations
• Sweet corner
• Performances
• Live workshops and demonstrations
• Children’s corner
• Music and entertainment
• Unique jewelry
• Design
• Raw materials

What to Expect at Hand Made Fest Pula

Three Days of Pure Magic for the Eyes and Soul

More than 200 exhibitors from Istria, Croatia and beyond are coming to Pula!

Step into the world of Hand Made Fest and escape the uniformity of mass production. Enjoy the scent of freshly worked wood and natural cosmetics, discover the art of shaping clay, taste homemade delicacies and watch unique works of art come to life before your eyes.

Hand Made Fest is opening its doors once again, transforming the House of Croatian Defenders into one large creative workshop.

With a 25-year tradition, Hand Made Fest is the original festival of its kind in the region. It is much more than another fair—it is a three-day celebration of passion, talent and the remarkable things people create with their own hands.

Experience the Magic of Live Creation

Forget traditional stalls displaying only finished products. One of the defining features of our festival is the opportunity to experience the creative process live.

Exhibitors demonstrate how their products are made directly in front of visitors. Watch a unique piece of jewellery take shape, see a painter bring a canvas to life, discover how clay is formed or learn how a traditional souvenir is created.

It is a unique opportunity to meet the artists, discover the stories behind their work and take home a piece of someone’s inspiration.

Explore Our Themed Corners of Inspiration

• Unique Creations and Design: Discover one-of-a-kind objects, original artwork, handmade jewellery, fashion accessories and striking decorations that bring personality and soul to any space.
• Tradition Reimagined: Meet local craftspeople and guardians of traditional skills who combine history, handmade craftsmanship and modern design.
• Beauty Corner: Explore natural cosmetics, try different products and discover how natural serums, creams and other preparations are made.
• Sweet and Gourmet Delights: Treat yourself to homemade delicacies, handmade chocolates, liqueurs and products from local family farms.
• Craft Supplies: Find materials, tools and accessories for your own creative projects and handmade creations.

Entertainment, Learning and Creativity for the Whole Family

• Free Workshops and Demonstrations: Awaken your creativity, try new techniques and learn directly from experienced craftspeople.
• Creative Children’s Corner: Young visitors can make their first handcrafted creations in guided, creative and safe workshops or have fun in the dedicated children’s area.
• Music and Festival Atmosphere: With live performances and a relaxing musical backdrop, a weekend in Pula becomes the perfect family experience.

From a Hobby to Entrepreneurship

By visiting Hand Made Fest, you directly support small local producers, creatives and visionaries.

Through subsidised participation fees, talented individuals are given an opportunity to step out of their home workshops, present their products to a new audience and take their first steps into entrepreneurship.

Become part of their success story!