Programme Mini Castra 2026
Friday, 25. 9. 2026
Day 1 of the international plein-air in Goče near Vipava
10:00 – Gathering of participants in front of Lokar Gallery
10:20 – Departure for Goče
If you are travelling in your own vehicle, park at the car park by the cemetery (at the entrance to the village, marked with a traffic sign).
11:00 – 17:00 – Plein-air – Goče near Vipava
In case of bad weather, the plein-air will take place in the Goče Local Community Hall.
18:00 – Group dinner in the Goče Local Community Hall, followed by a wine tasting in the Ferjančič wine cellar.
The price of the group dinner, wine tasting and a snack: 22 eur
Application for the day 1 of the international plein-air in Goče near Vipava, after entering the data, click the “Submit” button:
Saturday, 26. 9. 2026
Morning: Day 2 of the international plein-air in Ajdovščina
9:00 – Gathering of participants in front of Lokar Gallery
9:15 – 13:30 – Outdoor plein-air in Ajdovščina
14:00 – Group lunch in the lobby of the Hall of the First Slovenian Government and presentation of three awards for watercolours created during the two-day plein-air.
The price of the group lunch: 15 eur
Application for the day 2 of the international plein-air in Ajdovščina, after entering the data, click the “Submit” button:
Afternoon: opening of the 6th International Watercolour Festival Castra 2026
16:30 – Gallery opens to the public for viewing the Mini Castra 2026 watercolour exhibition
18:00 – 20:00 –
Ceremonial opening of the 6th International Watercolour Festival Mini Castra 2026, with a programme and presentation of awards and diplomas in the Hall of the First Slovenian Government.
After the opening, social gathering in front of Lokar Gallery.
Application for the festival opening ceremony, after entering the data, click the “Submit” button: