Fjera in Donji Humac | Large Summer Celebration for the Feast of St. Anne

The Fjera in Donji Humac is held annually at the end of July in honor of the Feast of St. Anne, the patron saint of the village. The main evening is traditionally organized on July 26, when the small stone village in the interior of Brač is filled with people from nearby places, including Supetar, Nerežišća, and other parts of the island.

The program begins with a mass and a procession through the village, after which the evening transforms into a large local celebration in the main square and the stone streets around the church. During the evening, tables, grills, and food and drink stalls are set up, and the entire village remains lively with music until late at night.

The Fjera typically features lamb, sausages, homemade cheese, prosciutto, and grilled dishes, accompanied by local wine, beer, and homemade brandies. Some attendees reserve dinner in advance at Konoba Kopačina, located just next to the village and known for its spit-roasted lamb.

The music program mainly includes live Dalmatian music, local bands, and entertainment performers. The atmosphere is quite relaxed and resembles an old island village celebration more than a typical tourist festival. Due to the stone houses, small squares, and narrow streets, Donji Humac looks completely different during the Fjera than at other times of the year.

Throughout the evening, there are often raffles, children's activities, and smaller sports and local competitions. Since the village does not have much traffic or large tourist facilities, most of the events take place outdoors among the stone houses and courtyards.

The easiest way to reach Donji Humac is by car from Supetar or Nerežišća. During the Fjera, traffic through the village center can be restricted, so parking is available at the entrance to the village and along the main road, a few minutes' walk from the event center.

The Feast of St. Anne is one of the more well-known summer celebrations in the interior of Brač, precisely because it has maintained its local character and has not been transformed into a large commercial event.