# Bornova Traditional Jam Festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bornova-traditional-jam-festival
> Updated: 2026-09-02T07:34:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Bornova Municipality initiated preparations for its second Traditional Jam Festival through a series of free tasting events held at various locations throughout August 2026. Mayor Ömer Eşki stated the festival would showcase organic, additive-free jams produced by local farmers using traditional methods.

As the event approached, the festival was detailed as a celebration of agricultural heritage and women’s economic empowerment. Scheduled for September 6, 2026, at Yakaköy Village Square, the program includes jam-making competitions, workshops, concerts, and activities for children.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Regional agricultural festivals announced in Bornova and Manisa

Local municipalities in Turkey are hosting agricultural festivals, including a Jam Festival in Bornova and a Grape Harvest Festival in Manisa, to support local producers and traditional crafts.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/regional-agricultural-festivals-announced-in-bornova-and-manisa

### 2026-08-06: Bornova Mayor Ömer Eşki Launches Countdown to 2nd Traditional Jam Festival

Bornova’s municipality, led by Mayor Ömer Eşki, starts a countdown with August tasting events for the 2nd Traditional Jam Festival on 6 Sept 2026, featuring organic jams made by local producers.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bornova-mayor-mer-eki-launches-countdown-to-2nd-traditional-jam-festival

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Cite as: Bornova Traditional Jam Festival. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bornova-traditional-jam-festival