# Jujube cultivation and festivals in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/jujube-cultivation-and-festivals-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-09-21T07:27:00.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Jujube cultivation and harvesting activities have been highlighted in Turkey. In the Çivril district of Denizli, the harvest for the fruit, often called the ‘immortality fruit,’ was scheduled to begin in early September following favorable rainfall. Local producers utilize both modern orchards and ancient trees to supply domestic and international markets.

In Manisa, the Demirci district hosted its inaugural Jujube Festival in the Söğütçük neighborhood. The event featured a competition among 35 producers, judged on criteria such as size, taste, aroma, and appearance. The festival drew approximately 10,000 participants and included cultural performances.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Demirci hosts inaugural Jujube Festival in Manisa

The inaugural Jujube Festival in Demirci, Manisa, drew 10,000 attendees to promote local agriculture and celebrate geographically indicated jujube production.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/demirci-hosts-inaugural-jujube-festival-in-manisa

### 2026-08-24: Denizli jujube harvest begins in Çivril district

Jujube harvest is beginning in Denizli's Çivril district, where producers expect a yield of 7-8 tons from both ancient and new orchards.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denizli-jujube-harvest-begins-in-ivril-district

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