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Food festival · Turija, Serbia
Turija Sausage Festival
Kobasicijada · Кобасицијада
When is it
Usually in the second half of February, Friday to Sunday
The 2027 date is not published yet. Last held: 20–22 Feb 2026.
Who to ask: the official site ↗
At a glance
- Where
- Turija, Serbia
- Usually
- Usually in the second half of February, Friday to Sunday
- Kind
- Food
The sausage is the whole point, and you can see it before you understand it. Butchers in Turija make one single sausage each February, and every year they add exactly one metre. In 2026 it was 2,042 metres long, a metre longer than the 2,041 metres of the year before.
Turija is a village in Bačka near Srbobran. It is run by the Kobasicijada Association together with the tourist organisation and the Srbobran municipality. The record sausage is real work. In 2025 ten butchers worked two days and two nights with about 2,500 kg of meat, 10 kg of garlic, and sweet and hot paprika, and it was sold by the metre at 900 dinars.
Around it sits a fair with more than 500 exhibitors in 2025, which means sausages of several meats seasoned to a traditional recipe, dried and smoked products, and a good deal of tasting. The 2026 edition ran from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 February, and it is held every February.
Novi Sad is the nearest city we cover and the natural base for rooms, but the festival itself is in the village, so ask the organisers about transport. Call +381 21 731 077 or check srbobran.rs for the program before you go.
Editions
| Year | Dates | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | – | Expected | |
| 2026 | 20–22 Feb | Confirmed | serbia.travel |
Turija Sausage Festival: FAQ
When is the Turija sausage festival in 2027?
Not announced yet. It is held every February, usually Friday to Sunday in the second half of the month; the 2026 edition was 20-22 February.
How long is the sausage?
In 2026 it was 2,042 metres. The butchers add one metre every year.
Who organises it?
The Kobasicijada Association, the tourist organisation and the Srbobran municipality. Phone +381 21 731 077.
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