15th Polygyros Festival 2023
July 26 – Sept 2, 2023
Various areas of Polygyros Municipality

WEDNESDAY 26 JULY: Concert of the Greek singer Manolis Mitsias, Venue: Doubia Village, at 21:00. Entrance: 10 euros.

THUSRDAY 27 – SUNDAY 30 JULY: For the 9th year, the Association of Fine Art of Halkidiki is organizing a group art exhibition under the title: “… at Gerakinis’ cellars“. More than 40 artists are participating in the exhibition and they will present their works based on the thematic “Chroma”. Venue: Warehouse of Mine at the beach of Gerakini. Operating hours: 19:00 – 23:00. Entrance free.

SATURDAY 29 JULY: Concert of the Greek singer George Gelarakis. Venue: Warehouse of Mine at the beach of Gerakini, at 21:00. Entrance free.

TUESDAY 1 AUGUST: Full moon concert by the Greek singers Natalia Lampadaki and Yiannis Papageorgiou. Venue: Archaeological site of Olynthos, at 21:00. Entrance free.

SATURDAY 10 AUGUST: Concert of the Greek singer Fotini Velesiotou, Venue: Vavdos Village, at 21:00. Entrance free.

THURSDAY 17 – SUNDAY 20 AUGUST: Gastronomy and Street Food Festival “Taste Halkidiki”. Exhibitions of local products and live music events. Venue: Exi Vrysses Park, Polygyros. Entrance free.

FRIDAY 18 AUGUST: Concert of the Greek singers Stavento and Ivi Adamou. Venue: Exi Vrysses Park, Polygyros, at 21:00. Entrance free.

SATURDAY 19 AUGUST: Concert of the Greek singer Peggy Zina, Exi Vrysses, Polygyros, at 21:00. Entrance free.

SUNDAY 27 AUGUST: 7 Run Polygyros Halkidiki. organized by The Halkidiki Health Runners Club in collaboration with other local clubs of Municipality of Polygyros, The event includes three (3) Races: Health Route 5 km, Start time 10.00 am, Mountain – City RUN 14,6 km, Start time 10.15 am, Kids Race 1000m, Start Time 12.30 pm. The Start and Finish of the 3 Races will take place at Heroes Square in Polygyros.

SATURDAY 2 SEPTEMBER: Concert of the Greek singers Lakis Papadopoulos, Yiannis Yiokarinis, Nikos Ziogalas, Yiannis Miliokas. Venue: Ormylia village, at 21:00.

Trade Fair of Agios Mamas (Saint Mamas)
29 Aug – 4 Sept 2023
Agios Mamas | Kassandra

One of the most famous and important fairs, not only in the Halkidiki region but the wider area, is that of Agios Mamas, which for four days every year – at the beginning of September- attracts thousands of people.

Old fashion trade fair while at the same time various cultural events take place, such as the Symposium of Ag. Mamas (food with grilled sausages). This festival lasts for one week and includes a trade fair, concerts of traditional music and other events.

The fair’s roots are lost over the centuries. The tradition refers that it began as a memorial service for the unburied dead people who fell in a battle. Two battles like this one are referred to in the area, one during the Greek War of Independence of 1821 an one during the Peloponnese War. The first mention for the fair is in 1870 and in 1932 it was legislated by law. The traditional fair of Agios Mamas has also been an inspiration for the awarded documentary “Ay Mama Panair” ( trans. Agios Mamas fair) directed and produced by Eleni Stoumbou (Scientific Supervision: Ioakim A. Papangelos).

18th Crossing of Dragoudeli (Mt. Itamos)
22nd October 2023
Parthenonas village | Sithonia

One of the most popular autumn events is taking place this year on the 22th of October.

Dragoudelis Crossing, a one-day festival celebrating nature on Mount Itamos (a protected Natura 2000 site, also known as Dragoudelis). The event will send walkers and riders out on their choice of seven hiking routes, one bicycle route and one route for horses, all of which terminate at the village, where participants will be given refreshments in the square. There will be a celebration with traditional dancing groups in the village of Parthenonas.

Hiking Routes:

1st route “Parthenon” (17klm) – stating time: 09.00 am | starting point: Parthenonas village
2nd route Sykia (23klm) – starting time: 08.30 am | starting point: Kerasia
3th route “Parthenon” (6,5klm) – starting time: 11.00am | starting point: Parthenonas village
4th route “Parthenon” (3klm) – starting time: 11.30 am | starting point: Parthenonas village
5th route “Metohi Tripotamou” (10klm) – starting time: 09.30 am | starting point: Kolokythia (Bayline) DIFFICULT
6th route Neos Marmaras (6,5klm) – starting time: 11.30am | starting point: Gas station AVIN
7th route “Nikiti” (18klm) – starting time: 09.30 am | starting point: chapel of Saint Paul

Cycling route:

“Saint Paul” (18 klm) – starting time: 10.30am | starting point: chapel of Saint Paul