In the district of Metaxohori in cooperation with the cultural and country association, the Cherry Festival is organized for 23 years, which is the main agricultural product of the village. The Feast of Cherry represents spring and the fruits of the earth, on the occasion of picking cherries. Events take place in mid-June during weekends. These...
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In the town of Agia in early September Apple Festival is organized, with seven-day fair, religious ceremonies, musical events and presentation of the main product of apple.
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In picturesque Karitsa, 250 meters above the verdant slopes of Kissavos, the Chestnut Festival takes place the 3rd week of October every year. 13 years ago a group of women from Karitsa needed to promote the production of chestnuts, first at the prefecture level. They started an event with exhibits of the product in the form of fresh, grilled...
Every year, from 23 to 25 July, in Stomio, combining mountain of Kissavos, the wonderful beach and the clean sea, the Sea Festival is organized by the Municipality of Agia. The three-day events include, among other sporting and cultural events, folk dancing and grilling sardines in outdoor barbeques by the members of the Cultural Association....
Bourani Festival (Tyrnavos): This emotive festival takes place every Great Monday and is famous all over Greece. The festival includes, among others, the kissing of wooden…phalluses that are held by local men. They are usually constructed by wood, clay or even bread. A great festival with traditional dances and songs takes place, while the...