The Cultural Association of Garazo is organizing a brilliant three-day festival to celebrate its 45th anniversary and mark the 35th annual Pan-Cretan Citron Festival. Taking place from August 16th to 18th, 2025, in the village of Garazo, Mylopotamos, the event is dedicated to promoting the traditional cultivation and use of the Cretan citron, a fruit […]
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 […]
The Cultural Association of Kainourgio Chorio "Agia Anastasia," in collaboration with the Region of Crete and the Municipality of Hersonissos, presents the 13th annual "Trygopatimata," a festival deeply rooted in the agricultural heritage of the region, celebrating the traditional grape harvest. This event revives the customs surrounding the grape harvest and winemaking process, offering participants […]
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 Association of Nefs Amari, in collaboration with the Municipality of Amari and the Region of Crete, presents a five-day cultural event from the 21st to the 25th of August. This series of events, a tradition since 2014, unfolds in the village of Nefs Amari and offers a diverse program that includes activities for […]
The Cultural Association of Tzermiado, "I Anagennisi" (The Renaissance), presents the 29th annual Potato Festival, a three-day celebration dedicated to the region's most famous agricultural product. Held in the welcoming village of Tzermiado on the Lasithi Plateau, the event honors the local culture, traditions, and the renowned Lasithi potato, which is a cornerstone of the […]
The Cultural Association of Kainourgio Chorio "Agia Anastasia," in collaboration with the Region of Crete and the Municipality of Hersonissos, presents the 13th annual "Trygopatimata," a festival deeply rooted in the agricultural heritage of the region, celebrating the traditional grape harvest. This event revives the customs surrounding the grape harvest and winemaking process, offering participants […]
A week of cultural and religious events is set to unfold in late August, offering a rich program that blends traditional Cretan festivities with theatre, children's activities, and religious observances. The celebration, centered around community spaces like the local primary school and church square, showcases the vibrant cultural life of rural Crete, bringing together local […]
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 […]