Why celebrate St Martin’s Day in Maribor for just one day?

St Martin’s Day is a good reason to visit Maribor even if you want more than events in the city square. Martinov Wine & Dine (St Martin’s Wine & Dine) connects Styrian winemakers, restaurants, inns and tourist farms in a programme offering a choice of different culinary experiences.

The 2025 edition shows how broad the celebration can be: it ran from 3 to 11 November, nine calendar days in total. This framework lets you spread a wine tasting and a special dinner over several visits or include them in an autumn weekend.

The 2025 programme included tastings with six wine samples, three-course St Martin’s menus and five-course menus by top chefs. There were also takeaway options to enjoy at home. These details from a past edition show the event’s concept; check the programme for each year for current options.

At a tasting, you can compare different wines and ask your host what connects them to the estate. With a multi-course menu, you observe how the kitchen builds a meal: from the first bite to dessert and the chosen wine pairing.

The event’s special feature is collaboration. The winemaker presents their wine, while the chef pairs it with a dish that can reveal a different character.

So ask why this particular combination was chosen. Does the wine resemble the dish, or does it create an interesting contrast? A conversation like this is useful later too, when you choose wine for a meal at home.

For a first visit, book a tasting or St Martin’s menu with one provider. If you stay for the weekend, you can discover a different setting on the second day, such as a tourist farm after dinner at a city restaurant.

Arrange transport or accommodation for wine tastings. That way, the meal and conversation with your hosts can unfold without rushing.