Alacati Herb Festival

“The Windy Story of Herbs”

Turkey’s Most Delicious Gastronomy Event

The festival is organized to celebrate the region’s rich herb culture. In the festival, many plants such as milk thistle, bitter herb, sorrel, hibiscus, chicory, sea bean, lazy sage, asparagus, rosemary herb were offered for sale as well as herbal dishes and handicrafts.

The festival lasts for 3 days and attracts thousands of visitors each year. During the festival, meals prepared with local herbs, workshops, competitions, and other events are held.

The festival is organised to promote and encourage the use of local herbs in the region. These herbs grow in the rich soils of the region and are widely used in traditional Turkish cuisine.

Alaçatı Herb Festival has many events and activities. One of the most important events of the festival is the cooking competition made from local herbs. The chefs participating in the competition prepare their dishes using their creativity and present them to the jury. Cooking classes and workshops on the use of local herbs are also organised throughout the festival.

Other activities of the festival include music and dance performances by local artists, exhibitions and sales of local handicrafts, herb harvest tours and fun activities for children.

Alaçatı Herb Festival not only promotes local herbs but also increases the touristic potential of the region. The festival offers visitors the opportunity to try local dishes, meet local producers and discover the beauties of the region.

Alaçatı Herb Festival is an important event to preserve Turkey's rich cultural heritage and pass it on to future generations. Every year thousands of visitors flock to Alaçatı to experience this colourful and enjoyable event.