Enjoy chicken slowly hardwood roasted on the spit, old country style, made by people who have been passing down the art of spit roasting from generation to generation at “SerbFest 2026” taking place July 31, August 1 & 2 at St. Sava in Merrillville, Indiana – www.serbfest.org.
The annual fest features Serbian foods and beverages including BBQ lamb, pig, and chicken on the spit, grilled cevaps, entertainment, historical museum, and the Famous Serbian Bakery.
Sava Office at 219-736-9191 for more information.
www.serbfest.org
FRIDAY JULY 31:
Noon – 4pm: Main Hall – DJ Vinko
5:30 – 10:30: – Festival Activities – Main Hall
6:30 – 11:30: – Main Hall – Rakije Tamburitza
6:30 – 11:30pm – 11pm: Jasnic Brothers with Sandra Ostojic and Milos Gvero Main Tent/Beer Garden
SATURDAY AUGUST 1:
12:00 – 5:00: Main Hall – DJ Vinko
6:30pm – 11:30pm: – Main Hall/ Beer Tent – DJ Spaz
6:30pm – 11:30pm: – South Patio – Jasnic Brothers
6:30pm – 11:30pm: Main hall – Five Hot Guys Tamburitza
SUNDAY AAUGUST 2:
12:30 – 5:30pm: – Main Hall – Prazna Flasa Tamburitza Orchestra
12:30 pm – 5:30pm: Beer Tent (all Ages) – Jasnic Brothers with Neda Gorancic
6:00 to 6:15: – Main Hall – Cash Raffle Drawing
Your favorite summer flavors from our grills and bakery will be available once again. We look forward to bringing back the incredible music, dancing, exhibits, and access to our facilities as we have had in previous years.
Raffle tickets with the $15,000 grand prize and thousands of dollars in other prizes are available for sale. Drawing for the raffle will be Sunday, . 9191 Mississippi, Merrillville.
www.serbfest.org
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