# Taste the South festival in Gevgelija

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/taste-the-south-festival-in-gevgelija
> Updated: 2026-09-16T07:21:06.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

The fourth edition of the ‘Taste the South’ gastronomic and music festival concluded in Gevgelija after running from September 11 to 13. Organized by the Municipality of Gevgelija at the Mega Shopping Park, the event was designed to showcase local gastronomy, cultural traditions, and performances by Macedonian artists.

The festival featured demonstrations of traditional food preparation, including the making of ajvar from roasted peppers, as well as fig specialties and rakija production. Local producers and wineries showcased regional flavors and Macedonian wines throughout the event.

The musical program provided diverse entertainment, ranging from folk ensembles to contemporary artists, and concluded with a performance by Karolina Gočeva.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-16: Gevgelija hosts fourth edition of Taste the South festival

The fourth ‘Taste the South’ festival in Gevgelija concluded after three days of traditional gastronomy, Macedonian wine tastings, and musical performances.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gevgelija-hosts-fourth-edition-of-taste-the-south-festival

### 2026-09-12: Taste the South festival begins in Gevgelija

The fourth ‘Taste the South’ festival has launched in Gevgelija, Macedonia, celebrating regional food like ajvar and figs through culinary demonstrations and live music.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taste-the-south-festival-begins-in-gevgelija

### 2026-09-06: Gevgelija to host fourth Taste the South festival

The fourth ‘Taste the South’ festival will be held in Gevgelija from September 11–13, featuring Macedonian wine, traditional food like ajvar and figs, and various musical performances.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gevgelija-to-host-fourth-taste-the-south-festival

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