The annual festivals play a major role in Armenia. Each of them has unique features and introduces Armenian culture and habits. The main festivals are the following.
The name of Festival |
Date |
Festival place |
New Year in Yerevan |
Dec. – Jan. |
Yerevan City Centre |
Snow Art Festival - Snowman |
17 February |
Jermuk city |
Dolma Festival |
20 May |
Hnaberd vil., Ararat region |
Sheep Trimming Festival |
9 June |
Khot vil., Syunik region |
Ecotourism Festival |
16-17 June |
Artavan, Vayots Dzor region |
“Syunik’s goods” festival |
7 July |
Karahunj, Syunik region |
Watermelon Festival |
14 July |
Swan Lake, Yerevan |
Erevan Taraz Fest |
4 August |
Northern avenue, Yerevan |
Honey and Berries Festival |
13 August |
Berd city, Tavush region |
Beer Festival |
18-19 August |
Swan Lake, Yerevan |
Barbeque Festival |
18-19 August |
Akhtala vil., Lori region |
Rural Life and Traditions Festival |
15 September |
English park, Yerevan |
Gata Festival |
22 September |
Khachik vil., Vayots Dzor region |
Tea and Coffe Festival |
28 - 29 September |
Swan Lake, Yerevan |
Wine Festival |
6 October |
Areni vil., Vayots Dzor region |