Panegyria

Panegyria (singular: panegyri / πανηγύρι) are associated to specific religious holidays and the corresponding places of worship in the region, while most of them are associated with saints or religious events known to all Christian churches. They are mainly celebrated with one or more days of entertainment and traditional dances until the early hours of the morning, accompanied by the sounds of old folk melodies from Zagori.
For this year’s Zagori festival calendar, please click here.

Sport Events

Sports events are mainly organized on an annual basis. They include the well-known Zagori Mountain Running mountain marathon, the most important of its kind in Greece, known as the Zagori Race as well, the Mountain Bike Marathon “Protect Aoos” MTB Ultra and other important cycling marathons held in various parts of Zagori.

Cultural Festivals

Every year, cultural festivals and individual cultural events are organized throughout Zagori.
The Vovousa Festival, in the village of Vovousa in Eastern Zagori, is an annual event held every year between late July and early August, offering a wide range of events, performances, and seminars related to local culture, arts, and the environment. The rich program includes events in both Greek and other languages.
The Mushroom Festival, in the village of Ano Pedina, is a two-day festival dedicated to local wild mushrooms, usually held in early June.
A low entrance fee is required.
The Land Beyond, based in the village of Vitsa, offers a variety of cultural and educational activities and seminars in both English and Greek.

Cultural Workshops

• OYL Theater Company Apprentice Program is organized every summer in the village of Papingo, in English.
• Zagoriwood is a summer film school, organized since 2009 in the village of Kato Pedina, in Greek.