LAVENDER FESTIVAL BEGINS

News Milas / July 9, 2026

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The 10th Traditional Lavender Harvest Festival, organized by the EGET Foundation, will be held in Ula on July 17-18.

The two-day festival will feature harvest activities as well as talks, workshops, concerts, and various other events for participants.

The Lavender Harvest Festival, which has become a tradition organized by the EGET Foundation, will be held for the 10th time this year on July 17-18, 2026 in Ula.

Offering the opportunity to spend two days surrounded by nature, the festival will welcome visitors with a rich program that combines lavender harvesting with culture, art, health, and entertainment.

The program, which will begin at 6:00 PM on Friday, July 17, the first day of the festival, will continue with opening speeches.

The festival's guest of honor is Prof. Dr. Fahri Işık will meet with participants with a talk titled "The Luwian Noble Carians Who Never Awoke."

Following this, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the unique atmosphere of the purple fields with a lavender harvest.

The first day will continue with traditional street games led by Class Teacher Aylin Bal.

Yoga Instructor Ahu Başer will explain techniques and postures that increase vitality and balance, while Dr. Lale Oğur will share first aid recommendations prescribed by a doctor for insect bites.

The day will conclude with a karaoke event.

The second day of the festival, Saturday, July 18th, will begin at 6:00 PM.

The program will include another lavender harvest.

Photography Instructor Erdinç Özal will share tips on taking impressive photos with a mobile phone.

Unforgettable neighborhood games will be organized for children and families, while Dietitian Ayşegül Öztürk will provide information on healthy living with a lavender-infused atmosphere.

The festival program will also include a presentation by Agricultural Engineer Süleyman Kurnaz on "Bee Ecology and Natural Beeswax Production" and a talk on natural skincare by Beauty Expert Gözde Aktaş Kurnaz.

The events will conclude with an acoustic concert of 90s Turkish Pop music performed by vocalist Selin Akyol and guitarist Sıraç Akın.

Bringing together nature, the scent of lavender, and social activities, the EGET Foundation's 10th Traditional Lavender Harvest Festival will offer two enjoyable and fulfilling days for participants of all ages.