Check also the Facebook event page - https://web.facebook.com/events/1768883654031259/ The annual "Cretan Nutritional Culture: Land - Food - Health" festival is set to return from June 26th to 30th, 2025, for a vibrant celebration of Cretan heritage. This year, the heart of the festivities will be in the historic village of Episkopi, Municipality of Hersonissos, with […]
Get ready to experience the heart of Crete at the 10th Amari Green Festival – In the Heart of Crete! From July 18th to 21st, 2025, the entire Amari valley transforms into a vibrant, open-air workshop of culture, nature, and tradition. This unique four-day festival, celebrating its tenth anniversary, unites people, places, and stories across […]
Kato Asites, Heraklion — July 18-26, 2025 – The village of Kato Asites comes alive this summer with the "Cultural Events Kato Asites - Summer 2025," a nine-day festival celebrating the heart and soul of Cretan culture. Organized by the Cultural Association of Kato Asites "To Gorgolaini" in collaboration with the Region of Crete, the […]
The Rokka Festivals return in 2025, breathing life into the villages of the Kissamos inland with a celebration of art, culture, and collective experience. For twelve years, this annual institution has transformed the villages of Rokka and Kera into a vibrant, handmade festival. This year, the festivities expand to include the village of Pervolakia for […]
The Cultural & Beautification Association of Kastamonitsa organizes the annual Eftazymo Celebration and Taste Festival, a two-day event dedicated to the village's most cherished traditional product. Taking place in the village of Kastamonitsa, the celebration revives the custom of baking the unique Cretan sourdough bread, known as 'Eftazymo', in traditional wood-fired ovens, filling the air […]
Embark on a gastronomic journey to the heart of Crete at the 11th Cretan Cuisine Festival, a unique event that honors the island's rich culinary and cultural heritage. Join us on August 3rd, 2025, at 20:00 in Michail Katsamanis Square in Gazi, Malevizi, for an unforgettable evening filled with authentic recipes, local products, and vibrant […]
The Municipality of Minoa Pediada, in collaboration with local cultural associations and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion, presents the 2nd thematic festival, "The Circle of Culture." This year's event focuses on the rich historical period from the Byzantine to the Venetian era within the municipality. Running from August 4th to August 24th, 2025, the […]
A three-day festival in Ierapetra from August 7-9, organized by the ECCE! cultural organization, celebrates the art of Cretan weaving. Held at the 2nd Experimental Primary School, the event features free daily activities including exhibitions of traditional and contemporary textiles like xomblia, hands-on workshops for adults and children, and live loom demonstrations. The program includes lectures, international film screenings, a panel on "Invisible Labor, Visible Art," and a closing ceremony with a contemporary dance performance by the ÀMFI group.
The Zaros Cultural Association presents the annual "Water Festival," a four-day celebration of nature, culture, and tradition set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Zaros. From Thursday, August 7th, to Sunday, August 10th, 2025, the village of Zaros will host a series of events that highlight the region's rich natural heritage, intrinsically linked to its […]
The Municipality of Minoa Pediada, in collaboration with local cultural associations and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion, presents the 2nd thematic festival, "The Circle of Culture." This year's event focuses on the rich historical period from the Byzantine to the Venetian era within the municipality. Running from August 4th to August 24th, 2025, the […]
The Cultural, Educational, and Beautification Association of Arvi is hosting the 7th annual Banana Festival, a well-established event in southern Crete that celebrates the region's unique local product and its place of origin. This year's festival, held from August 8th to 10th, 2025, is dedicated to the memory of Nikos Papadakis, a beloved figure who […]
The Cultural and Educational Association of Perama, in collaboration with the Region of Crete, the Municipality of Mylopotamos, and the Rethymno Chamber of Commerce, presents the "10th Mylopotamos Land" festival. This three-day event, held in the central square of the Perama Town Hall, is a vibrant showcase designed to highlight the rich and positive identity […]
The Cultural Association of Smari presents the "11th Culture Festival," a ten-day event taking place from Friday, August 8th to Sunday, August 17th, 2025. Organized with the support of the Region of Crete, the Municipality of Minoa Pediada, the Local Community of Smari, and the Parish of Smari, the festival is a celebration of local […]
The Cultural and Landscaping Association of Vathypetro, in collaboration with the Municipality of Archanes-Asterousia, the Region of Crete, and the Regional Development Fund of Crete, presents "Epilinia 2025," an atmospheric event dedicated to Cretan wine, culture, and tradition under the August full moon. Set in the historic location of Vathypetro, this third annual celebration brings […]
The 12th annual Shepherd and Cheese Festival, organized by the community of Zoniana in collaboration with the Region of Crete and the Municipality of Mylopotamos, returns to celebrate the deep-rooted traditions of animal husbandry and cheese-making in this rural area. This vibrant event has become a significant cultural gathering, attracting thousands of visitors each year […]
The Municipality of Minoa Pediada, in collaboration with local cultural associations and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion, presents the 2nd thematic festival, "The Circle of Culture." This year's event focuses on the rich historical period from the Byzantine to the Venetian era within the municipality. Running from August 4th to August 24th, 2025, the […]
The Local Community of Vryses, in collaboration with the Municipality of Agios Nikolaos, the Region of Crete, and the Cultural and Naturalist Association of Vryses, presents the "1st Festival of the Fountains." This cultural event features a musical performance by the Cretan Winds project, celebrating the rich tapestry of Greek traditional music in the heart […]
The Municipality of Minoa Pediada, in collaboration with local cultural associations and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Heraklion, presents the 2nd thematic festival, "The Circle of Culture." This year's event focuses on the rich historical period from the Byzantine to the Venetian era within the municipality. Running from August 4th to August 24th, 2025, the […]
The 2nd Olive and Olive Oil Festival is set to take place in Ano Viannos, establishing itself as a significant annual event for the region. Organized by the Cultural Association of Ano Viannos with the support of the Municipality of Viannos, the Region of Crete, and the Michael Archangelos Parish of Ano Viannos, this two-day […]
The Cultural Association of Psychro "Xenios Zeus" presents "Diktaia 2025," a four-day festival celebrating the cultural and athletic heritage of the region, taking place in the picturesque village of Psychro on the Lassithi Plateau. This annual event, co-organized with the Region of Crete, the Municipality of Lassithi Plateau, and the Crete Ultramarathon Club, offers a […]