Fans of traditional fish stew, great food and a friendly atmosphere will gather on August 22 for the Golden Semberija Fish Stew Competition 2026, a popular gastronomic event taking place in Banja Dvorovi and organized by the Bijeljina City Tourist Organization.
Held
annually, the event attracts numerous competing teams and visitors from across
the region. Its main goal is to select the best fish stew while promoting the
rich culinary heritage of Semberija and offering participants an enjoyable day
in the natural surroundings of Banja Dvorovi.
According to the event schedule, competitors will prepare their cooking areas from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Team registration, distribution of competition rules, T-shirts and fish will take place between 11:00 a.m. and noon, when the official cooking preparations will begin.
The
competition officially starts at 12:00 p.m., while prepared samples will be
submitted for judging at 5:00 p.m. A professional jury will evaluate the dishes
over the following hour, with the winners announced during the closing ceremony
at 6:00 p.m.
Organizers
invite all lovers of traditional cuisine, outdoor gatherings and friendly
competition to assemble their teams, bring their best recipes and enjoy another
edition of the Golden Semberija Fish Stew Competition. Visitors can expect an
authentic culinary experience and the opportunity to discover the finest fish
stew in the Semberija region.