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Farsala Halva Festival

Overview

The 19th annual Halva Festival was held in Farsala from September 11 to September 13, 2026. The event, hosted at the renovated Farsala City Hall Square, featured gastronomic celebrations alongside cultural activities, including the 24th Torchlight Procession of Blood Donor Associations, the 22nd Farsala Choral Festival, and various musical performances.

During the festival, political discussions shifted toward the economic and infrastructural needs of the region. Former Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food Vasilis Kokkalis highlighted the necessity of obtaining official certification for Farsala halva to increase its value. He also addressed the town’s geographic isolation, arguing that connecting the PATHE highway with the E65 is essential to resolve accessibility issues and support the local primary sector.

Entities

Larissa · Farsala · Christos Kellas · Myronas Stratis · Thessaly

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Farsala Halva Festival highlights local production and infrastructure needs

    At the 19th Halva Festival in Farsala, officials discussed boosting local production through product certification and improving regional road infrastructure to end the area's isolation.

  2. 19 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Farsala to host 19th annual Halva Festival in September

    The 19th Halva Festival will be held in Farsala from September 11–13, 2026, featuring music, choral performances, and celebrations of the city's traditional gastronomy.

Sources

ifarsala.gr · larisanew.gr · larissanet.gr · larissapress.gr · thessaliatv.gr