Tirin – Tartu county series of food events

The wide-ranging food events series Tirin (tureen) kicked off in July 2023 and will run until December 2024, unfolding as dozens of separate events across the county. The series involves various parties and introduces the best practices in Tartumaa’s food sector. There are activities for children, the elderly, families and professionals, as there are events catering for every taste: there are training sessions as well as cafe days, fairs and tasting tours, etc.

We are continuously updating the programme schedule, including links to additional information.

See the events on the map.

UPCOMING EVENTS OF 2024

30th of September – 5th of October Open dining halls in Elva municipality

For a week, anyone interested can visit the Elva municipality dining halls, where they are offered a school lunch. It brings people closer to school lunches and dispels myths from the old days that said school food was bad. The week of open dining halls culminates with a family day, which brings together local farmers and entrepreneurs who offer their produce to both private individuals and caterers. You can find food-themed activities for both children as well as grown-ups – from workshops to theatre.

Sept-Nov 2024 Cookery School

The Cookery School series of the Agricultural Museum is a good opportunity to test delicious recipes, share tips and enjoy great food experiences in good company. Cooking enthusiasts of all ages are welcome. At every meeting, we delve into a new and exciting topic. Take a look at photos and video.

Sept-Nov 2024 Let’s meet at the bakery

The Agricultural Museum’s midweek meet-up “Let’s meet at the bakery” is a great opportunity to spend the morning in a jovial company. Together we prepare delicious food and share tips on how to cook in a fun and affordable way. We enjoy the food we prepared and share our thoughts at the common table. After cooking, we will do some crafting. Each gathering has a separate theme for both food and crafts. The workshop is primarily intended for the elderly who miss socialising and doing fun activities together.

5th of October Nature Barge Cranberry Trip➚

We will start and finish the cranberry trip at the RMK Kantsi campfire site. We will sail downstream along the primeval Emajõgi River going through Suursoo, take a peek into Lake Peipsi and then continue to the unique Praaga village on the mainland, accessible only by water, to pick cranberries, the vitamins for the winter. There is a nature guide on board who will tell you about the ship and the shoreline. We offer tea and coffee on the barge and you can bring your own picnic food. Be sure to bring a basket for berries and wear tall wellies!

November 2024 Flavours of the Onion Route. From Old Believers’ tea to craft wines

Together with the guide, you will visit five local service providers in one day. In addition to the three local cultures (Russian Old Believers, Estonian peasant culture and Baltic German manor culture), each place offers characteristic food and/or drink and the hosts talk about the local food culture. Guiding is offered according to need and possibility in English or Estonian, service providers speak mostly in English.

Past events of 2024

16.01.2024 Let’s meet at the bakery – golden pumpkin dishes ➚

25.01.2024 Cookery School – lentils and pastry ➚

13.02.2024 Saame Kokku Leivatares – pannkoogipäev➚

12.-16.02.2024 Lotte invites you to dinner

8., 15., 22., 29.02 and 7.03.2024 Training: Special catering and special food on the menu ➚

19.–23.02.2024 Flavours of Tartu County in the Market Hall➚

22.02.2024 Cookery School – barley➚

23.02.2024 Dinner in the Castle – Food Culture on the Onion Route➚

12.03.2024 Let’s meet at the bakery – curd➚

21.03.2024 Cookery School – beetroot ➚

6.04.2024 Dinner in the Castle – Food Culture on the Onion Route➚