# Altın Biber Festival in Yenişehir > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/altn-biber-festival-in-yeniehir > Updated: 2026-09-03T11:28:01.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. The 11th International Altın Biber Festival in the Yenişehir district of Bursa, Turkey, continues to highlight regional agriculture and culture. The festival features the Yenişehir Agriculture Fair, where 55 businesses and cooperatives—including 20 cooperatives—showcase new generation farming technologies and agricultural machinery. Mayor Ercan Özel has noted that the fair is intended to strengthen the region’s agricultural identity. In addition to the agricultural showcases, the festival includes the 2nd Traditional Balkan Fair, which celebrates Balkan and Rumeli culture through musical performances and folk dances. The event's opening ceremonies were marked by a unique musical combination of an Ottoman Mehter band, a women’s marching band, and a rhythm group. ## Claims - Yenişehir Mayor Ercan Özel stated there is a strong emotional bond between the Balkans and Yenişehir. (single source) - Mayor Ercan Özel emphasized that farmers and agriculture should be at the center of the Golden Pepper Festival. (single source) - The Yenişehir Agriculture Fair is being held from September 3 to September 5. (single source) - The Yenişehir Agriculture Fair features 55 different businesses, including 20 cooperatives and 25 companies. (single source) - The 2nd Traditional Balkan Fair was organized by Yenişehir Municipality in cooperation with BAL-GÖÇ. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-03: Turkey hosts regional agricultural and infrastructure openings Agricultural fairs and infrastructure projects have launched in Yenişehir, Tekirdağ, and Göle, focusing on farming technology, livestock markets, and regional economic development. 11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yeniehir-hosts-11th-international-golden-pepper-festival ### 2026-09-01: Yenişehir hosts 11th International Altın Biber Festival The 11th International Altın Biber Festival is underway in Yenişehir, Bursa, featuring an agricultural fair, cultural performances, and a unique 88-person musical ensemble. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yeniehir-hosts-11th-international-altn-biber-festival --- Cite as: Altın Biber Festival in Yenişehir. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/altn-biber-festival-in-yeniehir