Alaçatı Herb Festival

Alaçatı Herb Festival is an annual event held in Alaçatı, one of Turkey's famous tourist destinations. The festival is held every year in April or May and continues for three days.

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. Also, during the festival, local producers and chefs give information to the visitors about the use of herbs.

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.