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Festivals & Holidays in Armenia

Plan your visit to coincide with these exciting events dates, guaranteeing a memorable experience in Armenia. Discover upcoming festivals & local cultural events that showcase the best of Armenian heritage and traditions. From gastronomic festivals to national celebrations, we cover a wide array of events that highlight the vibrant spirit of Armenia.

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Barbecue Festival

Barbecue is one of the most widely spread dishes of the Armenian cuisine. There exist thousands of various recipes for preparing it, yet the popular one includes shredded small cuts of pork, lamb, fish, chicken or vegetables, cooked on charcoal in mangal (grill). Barbecue festival is annually celebrated in Akhtala town with a purpose to develop Armenian culinary traditions. During the festival one can observe barbecue master classes by the best chefs across the country. This "appetizing" festival is waiting for your participance!

How to participate:

E-mail: [email protected]
Tel.: +374 93504040

Address: Akhtala (Lori)

Date: not yet known

Participation fee: Free
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Tolma Festival

Food lovers from Armenia and around the world annually gather to celebrate Tolma festival, the purpose of which is to popularize this traditional dish. Tolma is usually made from lamb, beef & spices, which are wrapped in grape/cabbage leaves. During the festival cooks prepare ~70 types of tolma, including the ones with rare recipes. Tolma festival is accompanied with dances, songs, contests, as well as entertaining games, so it's all about cooking and having fun!

How to participate:

E-mail: [email protected]
Tel.: +374 93504040

Address: Zvartnots temple (Armavir)

Date: not yet known

Participation fee: Free
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Yerevan Music Night Fest

This unique in its type fest brings together lovers of music of all genres to Charles Aznavour Square, Yerevan. One can attend various concerts, enjoy live performances by well-known singers, bands and just relax. Do not pass up your chance to become the part of Yerevan vibes, which come to highlight the significance of music.

How to participate:

E-mail: [email protected]
Tel.: +374 93504040

Address: Abovyan str. (Yerevan)

Date: 07 Sep, 2024

Start time: 18:00

Participation fee: Free
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Gata Festival

This tastiest festival is held every year in September. Gata is a traditional Armenian dessert with a special making process. The most popular variety is gata with khoriz, a filling that consists of flour, butter, sugar and vanilla, baked in tonir. During the festival visitors have the chance to experience the best types of gata from all the regions of Armenia while enjoying folk music & dances, participating in games & shopping in a marketplace of local arts & crafts.

How to participate:

E-mail: [email protected]
Tel.: +374 93504040

Address: Khachik village (Vayots Dzor)

Date: 21 Sep, 2024

Start time: 12:00

Participation fee: Free
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Areni Wine Festival

Every year on the first Saturday of October Armenian winemakers and tens of thousands of visitors gather in Areni village in Vayots Dzor to celebrate Areni Wine Festival – a one of a kind experience: over 100 best Armenian wines from 30 producers are presented. The guests will enjoy Armenian folk music & dances, try dried fruit, lavash, etc. Participation is free, though there is an option for taste-testing at 5000 AMD.

How to participate:

E-mail: [email protected]
Tel.: +374 93504040

Address: Areni village (Vayots Dzor)

Date: 05 Oct, 2024

Start time: 11:00

Participation fee: Free
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Pumpkin Festival

As we all know, pumpkin, perhaps having the most interesting-looking and distinctive appearance among vegetables, has great many of useful properties. This holiday stands for an awesome opportunity to taste pumpkin dishes, juice, nuts, honey and other products. The main aim of the holiday is to spread the Armenian national culture. Here you can enjoy the autumn atmosphere, national songs and dances, get wonderful pictures... Items made of different sorts of pumpkin will be on sale to turn the interior of your home to a warmer corner.

How to participate:

E-mail: [email protected]
Tel.: +374 93504040

Address: Hovk village (Tavush)

Date: 26 Oct, 2024

Start time: 11:00

Participation fee: Free