Family Picnic Held in the City Park Last Saturday

Last Saturday, a Family Picnic took place in the City Park. Children sang and danced with Anika Horvat and Pippi Longstocking, and enjoyed creative workshops and activities organised by local associations.

The event was organised by the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Tourism (CPT) Krško, the Public Fund for Cultural Activities – Krško Branch, the Krško City Museum, the Valvasor Library Krško, and the Posavje Museum Brežice.

This year, the event was linked to the 80th anniversary of the publication of the book about Pippi Longstocking. Even today, Pippi represents the dream of every child – to be strong, independent, and able to live an exciting life like this unique literary heroine.



On stage, Anika Horvat was joined by the choir of Jurij Dalmatin Primary School Krško with soloists, while members of the contemporary dance department of the Krško Music School prepared a special dance performance.

Visitors could also capture fun photo memories in the style of Pippi Longstocking with the Posavje Photobox. They also had the opportunity to chat with famous historical figures from Krško, including Ana Maksimila Valvasor, Josipina Hočevar, Jurij Dalmatin, Adam Bohorič, and Janez Vajkard Valvasor.

The Krško City Museum prepared a creative play corner related to the exhibition “In the Rhythm of Hooves / 100 Years of Posavje Equestrian Heritage” and also opened the Hočevar Mausoleum to visitors. The Posavje Alpine Club impressed visitors with a climbing wall and a presentation of sport climbing, while the Creative Crochet Association also attracted considerable interest.

The Valvasor Library Krško also opened its doors wide, inviting visitors to explore the library and enjoy a special Pippi Longstocking corner.


 

Family Picnic Organised According to Zero Waste Guidelines

The Family Picnic was organised according to the guidelines of a zero waste event and retained the title “Event on the Path to Zero Waste with Two Stars.”

In 2024, the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Tourism (CPT) Krško signed a zero waste commitment for the Family Picnic event, aiming to significantly reduce the amount of waste generated. The main goals were to produce as little waste as possible and to achieve a separate waste collection rate of more than 90%.
 

How did we achieve this?

Visitors were encouraged to carefully separate their waste at three designated eco-points. To support this, public waste bins in the park were temporarily closed, and all separately collected waste was weighed after the event.

The programme was organised in a way that minimised waste generation. Reusable returnable cups were used, food was served in compostable packaging, and sustainable creative workshops were organised for children. Visitors were also encouraged to bring their own bottles and cups, as drinking water was available at the venue from a public fountain and tap.

During the event, a “Green Patrol” was present to help visitors sort their waste correctly.
The event was monitored by a representative of Ecologists Without Borders, who praised the organisation and thorough preparations aimed at reducing and preventing waste. She also highlighted the effective awareness-raising about waste before and during the event, as well as the excellent results of separate waste collection.

During the event, less than 3.6 kg of waste was generated in total – which represents only 6 grams of waste per visitor. As much as 94% of the waste was collected separately, earning the event the title “Event on the Path to Zero Waste with Two Stars.”

By obtaining the “Event on the Path to Zero Waste” title, the organisers will continue to build on this good practice and further develop greener events in the Municipality of Krško.


 

Why Do We Need to Address Waste?

According to available data, an average visitor at events generates more than one kilogram of waste per day. In many cases, waste at events is not collected separately, which means that even the basic requirement for recycling is not met.

In Krško, we want to take a step further – not only by promoting recycling, but also by preventing waste from being created in the first place.
We believe that protecting the environment is a shared responsibility. That is why we aim to set an example for both event visitors and other festival organisers.
Thank you for helping us fulfil our commitment and achieve these goals.