Cultural events

The county’s festivals are held in most areas during the summer. Of course, the local festivals that are a long-standing and traditional institution stand out. With folk orchestras, traditional instruments and usually on the occasion of the feast of the saint to whom the village church is dedicated, the inhabitants have fun until the dawn of the next day, while the festivals often last for more than a day. The local festivals of the municipalities and associations are also of interest, which with their contribution to the preservation and revival of traditional customs keep the flame of culture in Magnesia alive.

January
The celebration of Epiphany on 6 January is a special celebration with the throwing of the cross into the sea and its “collection” by the most daring ones who fall into the icy waters. The revival of the traditional custom “Ragatsaria” takes place in Velestino

February
Music and dance events are organized in the area of Souropi.

In the mountain village of Zagora the apple festival is organized.

In the area of Pteleos, at the end of the month, “The Welcome of Spring” is revived and a carnival is organized on the last Sunday of Carnival.

March

A best wine competition is held in Surpi.

In Makrinitsa, the local anniversary of the battle of the village is celebrated.

In Portaria the flower festival is organized.

April

The biggest celebration of April is Easter, special customs can be found in all areas of the county. In Neochori, the “Buloto” on the second day of Easter stands out, while the same day is celebrated in Skiathos with traditional dances.

In Keramidi, Skiathos, Agria and other areas, festivals are organized in honor of St. George.

May

May Day is celebrated in the Canals.

Higher up in Pelion, in the village of Pinacates, a festival is held on the second and third Saturday of May.
Further south in Lavkos on May 1, a festival is held at the monastery of Ag. Athanasius. At the end of the month a choir meeting is organized in Agria.

In Almyros, performances and student concerts are organized by the Municipal Conservatory.

On 9 May, in honour of Saint Nicholas the New, a festival takes place in the settlement of “Alia”, formerly known as “Bakkali” in Almyros. After the celebration of the Divine Liturgy
A feast with live traditional music, a real folkloric jewel of customs, is set up during the celebration of the Mass.

June

Organization of a fishing night in Trikeri, a three-day celebration during the summer months.

Cherry Festival in the settlement of Ag. Lawrence in the first fortnight of the month.

Folk festival in Pinacates and other villages of Pelion on the 29th and 30th of the month.

Revival of the traditional custom of Cledon, burning of wreaths, traditional dances and organization of summer cultural events by the Municipality of Mouresi, the Municipality of Afetes, the Municipality of Zagora.

The European Music Day is organized in Volos.

July
Traditional festival in memory of St. Anargyron in the area of Neochori on the 1st of the month.

Summer events (music concerts, theatrical events) at the “Aloni” theatre in Ag.Georgios Nilias.

Events within the framework of the nautical week in the municipality of Souropi, theatrical performances, puppet theatre.

Cultural events in Makrinitsa, culminating in the revival of the folklore custom “Maides”

Festivals are organized in many villages of the prefecture on 20/07 in honor of St. Elijah.

Cotton festival in the Municipality of Karla.

Fishing night with traditional dances in Trikeri, Nea Anchialos, Agria, Almyros and Puri.

Tsipouro festival in Katichori.

Musical events at the port of Kato Gatzeas.

Sausage festival in Stagiates.

Events under the name “Theophilia” in the Municipality of Iolkos.

International guitar festival in Lavkos alongside summer cultural events.

August

Fishing nights in Souropi. Kanalia, Achillion, Loutraki Skopelos.

Meeting of refugee dance groups in Stefanovikio.

In the Municipality of Aisonia is organized “Pazari”, a traditional fair.

Festive events of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary with traditional orchestras and revival of customs with a different thematic section each year, the “Bamko’s Feast”, in Evxinoupolis Almiros.

Religious feast of Panagia, festivals are organized in most villages of the prefecture.

Anniversary events for the liberation of the city of Almyros from the Turkish yoke (cultural event with theatrical, music, choral themes and promotion of local products)

In Kala Nera, events are organized within the framework of the institution “Cultural Summer”. Traditional cultural events are organized in Vizitsa throughout the month.

In the small village of Horto there is great cultural activity (music events, theatre performances, dance events, seminars) throughout August.

19/08-02/09: “Music Village”, a music festival that became an institution in Agios Lavrentios.

Events in the archaeological sites on the occasion of the August full moon.

Sweets and food competition at St. Dimitrios Pelion. Wine festival in Nea Anchialos.
Oil and olive festival with music and dance event and promotion of local products at Achillion.

Feast at the chapel of Panagia Plaka in the Municipal District of Neochori and in Lampinou in honor of Panagia Lampidon.

Feast at the monastery of Ag. John the Baptist in Siki and other areas of the prefecture.

September

Sailing Race An. Sea “Aeolos” in cooperation with IOVATH is organized
in Kato Gatzea.

Fiji festival in Vizitsa.

October

Chestnut Festival in the Municipality of Mouresi.

November-December

Volos Music Theatre Festival

Christmas celebration with municipal orchestra, Anavra community