Events have had a major role in lives of people since ancient times because people gathered for the same reason and with the same purpose. Gathering for different types of events gives people opportunity to fulfill their needs. Also, events are very important for tourism because they can complement tourist offer of the destination. In Eastern Slavonia and Baranja event tourism is still developing and needs to be encouraged with different measures. Events and manifestations are closely related to cultural and folklore inheritance and preserving of tradition. In the area of Eastern Slavonia and Baranja tradition and cultural inheritance is incorporated in every aspect of peoples' lives which results in numerous local manifestations and cultural events. Places such as Osijek, Aljmaš, Erdut, Đakovo, Valpovo, Donji Miholjac and Našice have rich cultural and historical heritage, as well as favorable geographical position which makes them and their manifestations stand out. Despite all of the above, touristic potential of this region is not completely harnessed but development of tourism could be improved in these areas if everyone worked together hard enough on improving the image of the destination.