Wine And Food Festivals In Armenia

 

Looking for interesting festival tours? There are so many traditional festivals in Armenia that you will never want to miss. Most of them have their origins in ancient times, while others are relatively recent. But we guarantee that our Armenian food festival tours you happen to attend will be one of the most fun and memorable experiences of your life. 

Along with cognac, wine is also a popular drink that you will find at any traditional Armenian holiday. The culture of winemaking in Armenia began in the caves of the village of Areni. There are 2 big wine festivals in Armenia that you shouldn't miss. 

The list of festivals in Armenia is endless. There are a lot of interesting festival tours that help to understand the culture and traditions of the Armenian people. Participation in various hikes, camping outside the city, and visiting the wine and food festival will be a great way to explore Armenia and its beautiful nature, and most importantly, with Sima Tours Armenian travel agency.

 

Areni Wine Festival

 

This festival is held in Areni village (Vayots Dzor region) every year on the first Saturday of October. And every year, thousands of people participate in this unforgettable celebration of Armenian wine, food, music, dance, and traditions. You will immediately feel the Armenian spirit when you listen to the performances, dance, and celebrate with the locals (and they will definitely make you dance and sing).

During your Armenian food festival tours, do not forget to visit the Cave of Birds, the most popular attraction in this village. Here, archaeologists have found one of the most ancient wineries, which makes the Areni Wine Festival even more important. 

 

Yerevan Wine Days

 

This is a two-day festival held in May or June. This interesting festival takes place in the capital of Armenia, Yerevan, on the beautiful Saryan Street, which is famous for its countless wine cafes. For two days, this street turns into a meeting place for wine lovers from all over the world.

Here, you will have the opportunity to taste the best wines produced in Armenia and Artsakh, and, of course, combine all this with delicious national dishes, which are also presented at the festival by local restaurants. The wine and food festival in Yerevan is a great opportunity to explore the culture of Armenia and feel the energy of its capital, Yerevan. All these interesting activities are traditionally accompanied by national Armenian music and dances.

 

Lavash Festival

 

The festival is dedicated to the famous Armenian flatbread, lavash, which was included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List in 2014. As part of the event, participants will have the chance to participate in various activities all day long, discover the unique customs and traditions of Armenian culture, and make new friends. Visitors can participate in the lavash baking process, listen to stories about the famous bread, and follow the baking process. Additionally, participants will have a chance to taste Armenian food and drinks presented by the local restaurants, participate in the vodka distillation process, and enjoy various games and performances.

Dolma Festival

 

If you are interested in food tours to Armenia, plan your trip during the dolma festival. Among the numerous festivals taking place in Armenia, the dolma festival occupies a special place. The main goal of the festival is to popularize the traditional Armenian dish and preserve the Armenian cuisine. Every year, not only the number of participants is growing, but also the number of festival guests from other countries.

 

Barbeque Festival

 

On August 18, a barbeque festival is held in the village of Akhtala. Numerous guests who visit the festival take part in specially organized master classes, where chefs share their secrets of cooking barbeque, perhaps the most popular dish in the world. 

The festival has become one of the country's favorite holidays, where not only citizens of Armenia but also numerous tourists from many countries of the world especially plan their holidays to get to this festival.