CroatiaFest

Are you stoked for Croatian soccer? Ready to cheer on Luka Modric for one last magical tournament run?

Join the Association of Croatian American Professionals - ACAP Seattle in cheering on the Vatreni at two free and family friendly watch parties at the Seattle Center Armory and experience world soccer in the shadow of the Space Needle!

June 17, 1PM PST - Croatia v. England
June 23, 4PM PST – Croatia v. Panama

Folks are encouraged to start gathering at least 30 minutes before the matches for networking and social time. We will have an ACAP table on site. Don't forget to wear your checkers!

Food and beverages are available from the Seattle Center Armory food merchants. Just please remember that Washington State law prohibits open containers of alcohol in public places; any alcohol must be purchased and consumed within a licensed service area.

For more information on Association of Croatian American Professionals and for more events like these, check out https://croampro.com/.

And for more information on Seattle Center’s World Soccer Fan Celebration, visit https://lnkd.in/gHpX6iaN."

5TH Annual Croatian Heritage Day at T-Mobile Park.
Sunday, May 17. 2026
Seattle Mariners vs San Diego Padres
Game Start 4:20 PM

The game will be nationally televised! The MLB has updated the game time to 4:20pm. Gates will open to the public beginning at 2:50pm.

Here’s a sneak peek at the AWESOME giveaway! Purchase your tickets on line at mariners.com/croatia to receive this customed designed one of a kind jersey inspired by the upcoming FIFA World cup. The jersey is included with the price of the ticket. You’ll be geared up with Croatian spirit for both sporting events! Main Level $73.37 View Level $49.70 - taxes and fees included. Visit mariners.com/croatia . Even though the site says that you have until May 15 to purchase, if it sells out sooner, you’re out of luck! Buy your tickets NOW, before they sell out.

Come to the Game! Cheer on the Mariners and show off your Croatian Spirit !

FEŠTA TRI KRALJA

SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 2026

Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge 439, The Seattle Junior Tamburitzans, and Holy Rosary Catholic Church Present Fešta Tri Kralja.
Annual Croatian Celebration in honor of the Feast of the Epiphany.

Tamburitza Mass at 10:30 AM
Holy Rosary Catholic Church
4139 - 42nd Ave. SW
Seattle, WA 98116

Proceeds from the second collection to benefit St. Theresa's Orphanage , Zagreb, Croatia.

Croatian pasta luncheon following Mass in Lanigan Center.
$30.00 Adults $15.00 children under 18 years
Tables of 10 reserved seating $300

For information email: [email protected]

WE INVITE YOU TO ENJOY CROATIAFEST WEEKEND STARTING WITH SATURDAY NIGHT!

SATURDAY CROATIAN VIGIL MASS
CroatiaFest is pleased to once again start our festival with the Saturday Croatian Vigil Mass, which will be celebrated on Saturday, October 4th at 5:30 pm at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, located at 7000 35th Ave SW in West Seattle. Traditional Croatian liturgical music and hymns will be performed by Kišobran.
SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE
Immediately after Mass, Orkestar Zrinski from Los Angeles will play from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm at the Walmesley Center, located just across the street from the church. There is plenty of off-street parking available. An à la carte menu featuring traditional Croatian cuisine prepared by the parents of the Seattle Junior Tamburitzans will be available for purchase as well as a no-host bar featuring wine, beer, and soft drinks. Admission is $20 per person, $10 for children between 6 and 16 years old, and free for kids 5 and under.

CROATIAFEST OCTOBER 5, 2025
SEATTLE CENTER ARMORY 12:00 - 6:00 PM
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

CROATIAFEST MERCHANTS
If you're looking for gift items, imported Mediterranean foods, crafts, or Croatian-themed apparel, come to CroatiaFest on Sunday, October 5th at the Seattle Center Armory. Our vendors will have unique and hard-to-find items as well as Croatian candies, cookies, ajvar, and Dalmatian olive oil. We are excited to welcome back our favorite Croatian vendors and a few new ones this year as well.

Balkan Store: Imported Croatian and Mediterranean food and beverage products
Drusk Trading Company: Olive oil from Croatia
Andy's Fine Woods: Bowls, platters, and gifts made from exotic woods
Croatia Gifts: Handcrafted ceramics and gift items
CroatiaFest Souvenir Booth: One-of-a-kind CroatiaFest souvenir apparel
J.P. Designs: Croatian themed items - cutting boards, boxes, and trivets
SABS: Cookies, cookbooks, and gifts
Croatian Heritage Corner: Imported kitchen items from Croatia
Color In Croatia: Photography by Mariana Tomas-Savage
Matt's Canned Salmon: Wild caught Bristal Bay Sockeye salmon

The merchants are located on the main and 3rd floors of the Armory. Come visit -- you will be pleased with the variety of offerings. You are certain to find something with that special Croatian touch to take home and enjoy or give as a unique gift.

CROATIAFEST IS JUST ONE WEEK AWAY!
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5TH NOON – 6:00 PM
SEATTLE CENTER ARMORY
Next Sunday will mark the 23rd annual CroatiaFest! Each year, the CroatiaFest Planning Committee strives to bring something new and interesting to the programing of the festival.
CroatiaFest will showcase Croatian heritage, culture, cuisine, art, and music through the talented musicians, singers and dancers, merchants, artisans and food vendors. Please refer to the schedule of events on the CroatiaFest website www.croatiafest.org that outlines time and location for each exhibit, event, and performance to plan your day at CroatiaFest 2025.

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