Village Festivals/Panegyris 2013/14
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Topic: Village Festivals/Panegyris 2013/14
Posted By: Elliemay
Subject: Village Festivals/Panegyris 2013/14
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2012 at 12:42am
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Hi, Just thought I would start a post asking when the village festivals are in 2013. Anyone with definite information, could you please post the village and dates and I will add them to this post. Thank you. PLEASE NOTE: Some of these dates for the village festivals are not all set in stone as they can be cancelled at short notice due to adverse weather conditions or if there is a death in the village. Local knowledge is best. 18th March Corfu Clean Monday (Kathara Deftera) celebrated in many villages with kite flying, processions, dancing 28th April Corfu Town Palm Sunday. St. Spyridon procession 1st May Corfu Labour Day, parades and other festivities, also marks the Feast of Flowers, a celebration with very ancient roots in festivals of the Goddess Demeter 3rd May Corfu Good Friday. Day of Epitaphios. Each church brings out it's funeral bier and parades it through the village 4th May Corfu Holy Saturday. At 11am the First Resurrection and pot throwing custom take place. Silver gilt case containing the body of St. Spyridon is exposed for public worship for 3 days and nights. Thousands pay homage to kiss his slippered feet. St. Spyridon procession with bands 5th May Corfu Easter Sunday culminating days of celebration 6th May Makrades Panegyri/Festival 10th May Paleokastritsa Panegyri/Festival 12th May Krini Panegyri/Festival (Tou Thomas) 8th May Kassiopi Celebrating a blind boy who after staying in the church over night regained his sight 8th May Kanoni Festival of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary 9th June Alikes, Petalia, Zigo, Potamo 12th June Pelekas St. Onofrio's Day 13th June Arillas The Ascension festival 13th June Analipsi/Kato Korakiana Panegyri/Festival 24th June Agios Ioannis Fire jumping 23rd June 2013 (Triklino) 24th June Kontokali, Stavro, Aghirades, Kastellani, Antipernoi, Othoni, Afionas Festival of the Holy Spirit 29th June Kombitsi, Stronghili, Vitalades Festival of Saints Peter and Paul 2nd July Kanoni Procession and Festival of Madonna of Vlacherena 7th July Peroulades Panegyri/Festival 8th July Kavos, Lefkimmi, Agios Prokopios Celebration of St. Prokopios 11/12th July Karousades Panegyri/Festival 13th July San Rocco Square Festival in honour of St Spyridonas 17th July Benitses, Spartera, Avliotes St. Marina festival 20th July Magoulades Festival of Elia the prophet 25th/26th July Lafki Village Main day 26th 28th July Roda/Loutses/San.Stef NE Panegyri/Festival 2nd August Kassiopi 1st Folklore Festival in the harbour 3rd August Benitses Sardine festival 3/4th August Arillas Antamona Festival, Dancing groups from other parts of Greece 4th August Paleokastritsa Varkarola 6th August Pontikonisi, Perivoli, Strinilia, Evropuli, Paleochori, Ag. Deka, Agios Mattheos Church festival held in commemoration of the Transfiguration of Jesus, with days of pilgrimage (1-6th August) on Mount Pantokrator 7th August St. Spiridon Varkarola 8/9th August Nymfes Festival/Panegyri 9th August Skripero Frog Festival 9th August Petriti Varkarola 10th August Ipsos Sardine festival 11th August Corfu Town Silver gilt case containing the body of St. Spyridon is exposed for public worship for 3 days and nights. Thousands pay homage to kiss his slippered feet. St. Spyridon procession with bands 15th August Corfu Festival of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Many big festivals with church processions, feasts 16th August Kato Garouna Gala weekend 17th August Kavadades Panegyri/Festival 22nd August Agrafi Panegyri/Festival 23rd August Gastouri, Pelekas, Ag. Deka, Viros, Poulades. Festival of the Virgin Odigitrias 24th August Loustri/Gimari Pie Festival 31st August Agni Varkarola 1st September Kalami Varkarola 7th September Arillas Wine festival, food and dancing 8th September Afra, Sinarades, Marathia, Agios Markos, Lefkimmi Festivals/Feast days 14th September Sidari Feast of the Holy Cross in the Monastery of St. Ionnis 15th September Kavadades Wine Festival with spit roast pork and lamb. 24th September Vatos Myrtidiotissa festival 26th September Karousades, Porta Remounta Festival of St.John/James the theologian 21st September Kassiopi/Moraitika Wine festival 9-13th October Arillas Corfu Beer Festival 25th October Messonghi Panegyri/Festival 28th October Ochi Day Celebrated by processions throughout Corfu 3rd November Corfu Town St. Spyridon procession 12th December Corfu Town St. Spyridon. The procession takes place inside the church and NOT around the town. Then he is placed in front of the altar for three days. You will be lucky to even get a glimpse of the Saint because the whole of Greece comes over for these three days.
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Posted By: BruceAndMaria
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2012 at 10:54am
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Kassiopi 15th August (Assumption of the Virgin Mary) ------------- http://daisypath.com" rel="nofollow">  
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Posted By: BruceAndMaria
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2012 at 10:57am
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Kassiopi 8th May..(Celebrating a blind boy who after staying in the church over night regained his sight) ------------- http://daisypath.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2012 at 11:24am
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Hi, Cheers Bruce. xxx ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Bob and Wendy
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2012 at 9:07pm
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Hi Elliemay, Lafki village 25th and 26th of July. Unless someone dies unexpectedly, of it rains cats and dogs and is cancelled as has happened in the past. The 26th being the main one, in the past the 25th was introduced as a Cantenades night (singers with trditional songs with verses about local people added) a right laugh if you knew the person refered to at the time, but now a traditional panigery. However, you never know who will turn up and do a set later in the evening. Bob
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Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2012 at 9:22pm
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Hi Bob, Cheers, have added it to initial post.  ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Jimmy H
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2012 at 10:44pm
| Ag. Ioannis, Triklino June 24th, Fire jumping 23rd |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 23 Nov 2012 at 11:14pm
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Cheers Jimmy H. xxx ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 24 Nov 2012 at 8:27pm
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Hi Folks, Have updated initial post to show all that I have been advised of. Any glaring errors I would be obliged if you would point them out to me. Thanks. ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: boblil4550
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2012 at 1:28pm
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Hi Elliemay, They had a wine festival in Kassiopi this year around September, any idea if there will be next year? Regards Bob ------------- life is not a rehearsal live it to the full !!!!!!!!!! |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2012 at 2:34pm
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Hi Bob, I have no idea but hopefully someone will know and then I can add it to the list. All I can find out at the moment is that it is held at the end of September.
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Posted By: lymmbo
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2012 at 3:22pm
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I thought the sardine festival in Benitses took place in July. We have been there on 8th September for 36 of our 37 years visiting and never seen it. Perhaps there is a change for next year, I hope so. ------------- Lymmbo |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2012 at 3:35pm
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Hi, Have just googled it and Elli-Marina Studios say that it is on the 10th August each year, another site says early August, so have amended the date in the initial post. Thanks. x ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 11 Dec 2012 at 5:31pm
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Hi folks, Just a reminder that it is St. Spyridons day tomorrow. Public holiday, so most, if not all shops will be closed. x ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: DCV
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2013 at 6:17pm
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Anyone know the date in August for the Vakarola in Paleo yet? I want to book flights. Alison ------------- Devoted Corfu Visitor |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2013 at 7:05pm
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Hi Alison, This link says that it takes place on the closest Saturday to August 11th if that is of any help. http://www.greeka.com/ionian/corfu/corfu-festivals/corfu-varkarola.htm Totally confused now as it was August 5th 2012, which was a Sunday methinks. http://www.corfuwhatson.com/events/VARKAROLA-2012-PALEOKASTRITSA-1623.html
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Posted By: janmanessi
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2013 at 7:21pm
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Lymmbo the July festival in Benitses is Agia Marina- 17th July, but also celebrated on the 16th. The sardine festival did not happen last year due to a shortage of sardines, not sure if it will go ahead this year!
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Posted By: Barrie
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2013 at 7:46pm
What is on between 10th and 24th of June please 
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Posted By: Barrie
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2013 at 7:49pm
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I get a car so would go any place. Been going to Acharavi for years but never been past Corfu Town
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Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2013 at 7:54pm
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Hi Barrie, Check out the initial post for what is on and when. Hopefully, the details are still correct, but would check out locally before driving any great distance as things can change. ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: DCV
Date Posted: 25 Mar 2013 at 11:55pm
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Thanks Elliemay, Vakarola 2011 was on Sunday 7th August. So unsure of the date for this year. Alison ------------- Devoted Corfu Visitor |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2013 at 12:03am
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Hi Alison, It's really confusing isn't it. Only in Greece. Lol. If you're going for 2 weeks all I can suggest is spanning either side of the 11th unless you can get local information from someone in Corfu, but then it can change due to the weather or some other unforeseen happening.
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Posted By: Bob and Wendy
Date Posted: 03 Apr 2013 at 11:29pm
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Slightly off topic. I've just picked up this info, there is a planned Seminar of Greek folk dances, to be located in Lefkimi, from 28th July to 4 August, three professional teachers, one Cretan one Pontic, the third would probably mixed maybe Ionian,with another suprise teacher rumoured. If my rusty French has got it right, demi pension means half board, there will be 4 hours of instruction each day, 580e per participant. Bob
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Posted By: Graham T-A
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2013 at 1:36am
I think the Vakarola in Kalami is on the same date as Paleo. It's on the second Saturday in August (I think). It was on this day two years and also three years ago. The big problem is that these celebrations can all be cancelled if anyone dies and as many accidents in cars or scooters seem to happen in the summer months they seem to get cancelled often.
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DCV wrote:Posted By: janmanessi
Date Posted: 04 Apr 2013 at 9:53am
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The Corfu Town one always used to be on August 10th
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Posted By: sue avrio
Date Posted: 16 May 2013 at 10:54pm
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Kalami Vakarola is always the last Sunday of July
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Posted By: vangerover
Date Posted: 29 May 2013 at 12:33am
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Has a date been set for the Kavadades Wine Festival?
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Posted By: Mr-Mythos
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2013 at 10:35am
| Late notice I know, but there is a 'folklore' festival at Arillas this evening. |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2013 at 10:46am
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Hi Mr-Mythos, It is the Ascension festival in Arillas today as stated in the initial post. http://www.arillas.com/ascension" rel="nofollow - http://www.arillas.com/ascension There should also be panegyris in Analipsi and Kato Korakiana. ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Barrie
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2013 at 3:13pm
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What time will it start? We are in Acharavi now. ------------- Love acharavi love newcastle united love ya family love life 🍻😜 |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2013 at 4:47pm
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Hi, No idea of the start time. Why not meander your way to Arillas, enjoy the village and ask the locals when it starts?
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Posted By: Barrie
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2013 at 5:11pm
| Thank you we might just do that |
Posted By: DCV
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2013 at 5:33pm
Paleo Vakarola is on Sunday 4th August. Not to be missed as it is amazing.Alison ------------- Devoted Corfu Visitor |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 13 Jun 2013 at 6:32pm
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Hi Alison, Thanks for that. Have added it to the initial post. x ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: TopCars
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2013 at 2:11pm
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2nd of July is the Panigiri of Vlacherena. It's the famous small church in Kanoni area. In the initial post it says Garitsa, the correct location is Kanoni, just where you take the boat to Mouse Island. You can have coffee in Kanoni,enjoy the landing and take offs and then have some fan by the beach. ------------- |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 29 Jun 2013 at 2:20pm
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Hi Top Cars, Thank you. Will amend the initial post. x ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Chipembele
Date Posted: 02 Jul 2013 at 12:44pm
| Does anyone know anything more about the San Rocco square festival on 13th July? We arrive on the 12th so I am considering catching the bus into town the next day to have a look. |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 9:28am
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Hi Chipembele, Where are you staying as this festival is celebrated in other parts of the island too. ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Chipembele
Date Posted: 03 Jul 2013 at 5:10pm
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HiI'm staying in Agios Gordios 12-22 July then again on 19-29 August
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Posted By: Terry W
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2013 at 6:55pm
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There was a small festival in Lacones last night (6th July) apparently the first one ever. Thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and music. Oh dear, another senior moment due to Mythos, the festival was in Doukades NOT Lacones, sorry! ------------- It's all Greek to me! |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 09 Jul 2013 at 8:49am
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Hi folks, Just heard that the Roda festival will be on the 28th July. If you're lucky enough to be there, enjoy.
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Posted By: Bob and Wendy
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2013 at 5:26pm
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Elliemay, Loutses Festival is on 28th July as well as San Stephanos NE. Bob ------------- Jesus wants me as a sunbeam. And a jolly good sunbeam am I. |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2013 at 6:14pm
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Cheers, added to initial post. x ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: DCV
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2013 at 8:15pm
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Reminder that the Paleocastritsa Vakarola is on Sunday 4th August. Alison ------------- Devoted Corfu Visitor |
Posted By: trishanne
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 2:30pm
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First time posting on the forum for me, Kassiopi is holding its 1st Folklore dance festival on August 2nd at the harbour. Wish I could be there. |
Posted By: violator
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 3:48pm
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There is also one in Kassiopi in 14th August, and luckily we'll be there Tony
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Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 4:36pm
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Hi Violator, Are you sure it's the 14th and not the 15th which is The Assumption Of The Virgin Mary and a big festival throughout Greece? ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: FrankthePlank
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 6:31pm
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Any news on Kassiopi wine festival date this year please?
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Posted By: janmanessi
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 6:34pm
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Festivals often go on for two nights now- the 'eve' and the festival itself- which in the case of the Assumption of the Virgin is definitely 15th August
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Posted By: trishanne
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 7:18pm
| A while ago, I contacted Kostas at the Solaris apartments where we are staying in September and he has confirmed there will be a wine festival, but the date has not been set yet. |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2013 at 7:23pm
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Hi, Yes that is what I am waiting for. Local information so that I can amend the initial post. x Same with the Kavadades festival which will also be some time in September.
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Posted By: Alecko
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 2:35am
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Just seen a poster on a Kassiopi site for "1st Folkloric Dance Festival" will take place on 2nd.August at 2100 at the Harbour. Will there be any wine flowing?. Alec. |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 11:09am
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Already on the list thanks Alecko. x ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: violator
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2013 at 11:53am
Even better then, we'll be there for both nights! Tony
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Posted By: Bob and Wendy
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2013 at 9:57pm
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Funny that. Perhaps they mean the first folk festival organised by Kassiopi. I remember there used to be an annual International Folk Dance festival at Kassiopi harbour every year until they altered the road layout. The last time I saw it was when there was the famouse Dance troup from Nausa, who performed the dance where the men drop straight down onto their knees and straight back up onto their heels with a stamp, wearing white masks molded to their faces with little painted mousetaches on them, and their costume included chain mail made up of ancient coins linked together across their chests, I've still got some that dropped off somewhere. The Sinies International Folk Dance Festival now concentrates on Sinies and Corfu Town. This year was the 16th. Regardless, it will be a great spectacle, with loads of enthusiasm. I wish we were there to see it. Bob.
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Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2013 at 5:44am
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From the Green Corfu Blog We are near the first weekend of August and like every year, in Arillas we have the yearly Antamoma festival. Antamoma in Greek means "get together" or "reunion", and it is the chance for Arilliots from around the world to meet, talk, eat and dance together. This festival is also a meeting on another level, as every year dancing groups from other parts of Greece and even abroad come to Arillas to dance. This year we even have two dancing groups, one from Kavala and one from Portaria on Mount Pilion. Of course, the local dancing club of Arillas will also perform. Souvlakia, dumplings, Corfu Beer and lots of dancing this Saturday AND Sunday in Arillas, at the olive grove 300 meters from the beach. Come and get together with us!!! ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: janmanessi
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2013 at 10:44am
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Dumplings Elliemay? Do you mean loukoumades- could be translated as doughnuts maybe, but dumplings...no!
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Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2013 at 10:53am
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Hi Jan. Yes I do know that they are loukoumades but as you will see that is a copy of the details from The Green Corfu Blog. Blame them not me.
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Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2013 at 11:31am
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Just a reminder that it is the Varkarola in Paleokastritsa tomorrow night. x ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: janmanessi
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2013 at 1:22pm
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I know Elliemay- do love those translations...swine cutlets, lamp chops et al!
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Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2013 at 2:48pm
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Yep, till see lamp chops available. Benitses sardine festival is also tonight. ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: janmanessi
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2013 at 5:59pm
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What about swine cutlets?
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Posted By: Ellenjay
Date Posted: 03 Aug 2013 at 8:12pm
Lamp spit is still my favourite! ------------- Argostoli in 12 weeks! |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2013 at 3:25pm
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Festival in Kavadades on Saturday 17th August. ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Terry W
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2013 at 6:11pm
 Does anyone know of any festivals in the north of the island between 20th and 27th August, please? Here's hoping!!  ------------- It's all Greek to me! |
Posted By: janmanessi
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2013 at 6:39pm
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Ask about 23rd as this is an especially popular date for panagyris (several saints days then), sure there will be one not too far away. ------------- |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2013 at 12:41pm
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Hi, There is a traditional Greek dancing festival in Nymfes tonight and panegyri tomorrow night. ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 10 Aug 2013 at 8:00pm
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There is a Sardine Festival in Ipsos tonight. xxx ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: maggy
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2013 at 12:23am
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Karousades 2 day festival this year was on 11th and 12th of July |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2013 at 12:51am
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Cheers Maggy, Added to the initial post. x ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: kinninviekid
Date Posted: 17 Aug 2013 at 5:09pm
Kassiopi wine festival...21st September
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Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2013 at 10:27am
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Hi folks, Pelekas festival today. 31st August Varkarola Agni 1st September Varkarola Kalami ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: janmanessi
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2013 at 2:02pm
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Big ones tonight are Gastouri and Viros
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Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 23 Aug 2013 at 4:13pm
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Hi, Yes, those are already in the initial post. Am adding others as I become aware of them (or not, as the case may be) Lol ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2013 at 5:37pm
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Tonight Pie Festival Loustri/Gimari
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Posted By: Bob and Wendy
Date Posted: 24 Aug 2013 at 6:32pm
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In the past, we've been to a couple of pie festivals, the women of the village bake their favourite pie recipe' handed down over the years of course. Each one the only true recipe' all others just poor copies, (not my words, honest missus!). Bob. ------------- Jesus wants me as a sunbeam. And a jolly good sunbeam am I. |
Posted By: mec1960
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2013 at 1:24am
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Hi, Does anyone know if there are any events/festivals 24th October - 31st October. Thanks Marion and Tom xx ------------- . |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 25 Aug 2013 at 7:16am
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Hi, The 28th of October is Ochi Day so there will be processions throughout the island. "On the 28th of October, 1940, Italy, backed by Hitler, wanted to occupy Greece; General Ioannis Metaxas simply responded "Ochi!" - "No!" It was an answer that brought Greece into the war and at that time, Greece was Britain's only ally against Hitler!" ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 02 Sep 2013 at 4:24pm
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Hi Folks, Spotted a banner last night saying that Kavadades wine festival is on the 15th September. ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 12:23pm
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Arillas Wine Festival: http://greencorfu.wordpress.com/2013/09/13/arillas-wine-festival-2013/" rel="nofollow - http://greencorfu.wordpress.com/2013/09/13/arillas-wine-festival-2013/ ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: BruceAndMaria
Date Posted: 17 Sep 2013 at 6:03pm
 Sorry Bob, I know you've posted the Kassiopi wine festival date..but this is for our Greek members who may not read English too well Bruce
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Posted By: Bob and Wendy
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 1:26am
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Bruce, we may be forced to turn up, just to make sure it comes up to expected standards. We missed out on the Kavadades festival as we had just returned from the mainland and were too knackered to go. Unfortunately, the downside for us is that the parking in Kass. is such a nightmare it puts us off going. Bob ------------- Jesus wants me as a sunbeam. And a jolly good sunbeam am I. |
Posted By: kinninviekid
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 7:08pm
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There is a big car park in Kassiopi and its never more than half full. Shame as it only costs about 3 euros for 24 hours. The entrance gate shuts about 9.30pm but the exit is automatic so you can leave at any time. ------------- Bob n Rosey http://daisypath.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: Bob and Wendy
Date Posted: 18 Sep 2013 at 8:22pm
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Sorry its too far for us oldys to then walk all the way down to the harbour, no wonder its always more or less empty, its too far from everything, as it happens our accountant's office is directly opposite the car park you mention, but we just park in the street. Bob. ------------- Jesus wants me as a sunbeam. And a jolly good sunbeam am I. |
Posted By: kinninviekid
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2013 at 10:36am
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I know a few people in the same boat! Perhaps someone should open a mobility scooter hire shop here. ------------- Bob n Rosey http://daisypath.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: trishanne
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2013 at 1:38pm
My son, his wife and I are arriving in Kassiopi on Monday, too late for the wine festival  I have managed to hire a mobility scooter, from Mels mobility hire in Sidari, so hopefully I will be mobile. If you see a little old lady whizzing around next week, say Hi. ------------- |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 21 Sep 2013 at 4:53pm
Moraitika wine festival tonight.------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 23 Oct 2013 at 12:04pm
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Panegyri/Festival in Messonghi 25th October 2013. ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Bob and Wendy
Date Posted: 24 Oct 2013 at 10:35am
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I have heard that there is a dancing display of some sort on next Sunday, at Sinies. I imagine it will be in the community hall opposite Giani's Supermarket, or out on the green. 7pm start. I don't know any other details unfortunately. Bob ------------- Jesus wants me as a sunbeam. And a jolly good sunbeam am I. |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 17 May 2014 at 5:27am
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Traditional village festival/panegyri in Nymfes village on Wednesday 21st May 2014. An evening of traditional Greek Bouzouki music, dancing in Corfiot costumes, barbecued meats and side stalls. ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 17 May 2014 at 5:31am
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Celebrate the "Unification of the Ionian Islands with Greece" on Wednesday 21st May 2014. This is an anniversary dating back to 1864. Marching bands and parades in historic Corfu Town. ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Bob and Wendy
Date Posted: 17 May 2014 at 8:10am
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Also on the 21st of May is Name Day for Costa, Costadin, Konstantina, Eleni, Helen, Elena etc; etc; Bob ------------- Jesus wants me as a sunbeam. And a jolly good sunbeam am I. |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 24 May 2014 at 7:44am
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Panegyri/Festival in Potamos tonight according to facebook. x ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Barrie
Date Posted: 24 May 2014 at 8:17am
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Is any festivals on in July ☀️🍻 ------------- Love acharavi love newcastle united love ya family love life 🍻😜 |
Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 24 May 2014 at 8:33am
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Not an oracle, but if you look at the first post on this topic many of the festivals are held on the same day each year. That is unless the weather turns or there is a death in the village and then it will be postponed. Best to ask locally when you are there. I will try to keep this topic updated of festivals that I read/hear about, but as I said, it could be a moveable feast. x ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: Bob and Wendy
Date Posted: 24 May 2014 at 10:13am
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Elliemay, nearest weekend to 1st August, Panighiri at the new church at San Stephanos NE. Bob. ------------- Jesus wants me as a sunbeam. And a jolly good sunbeam am I. |
Posted By: KEIRA
Date Posted: 29 May 2014 at 10:00am
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Does anyone know the date of the Vakarola in Paleokastritsa this year? Usually August. K
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Posted By: Elliemay
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2014 at 8:20am
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Festivals/Panegyris in both Nissaki and Rachtades tomorrow Sunday 15th June 2014. ------------- Cornucopia Of Real Friends Unsurpassed |
Posted By: joefish
Date Posted: 14 Jun 2014 at 8:25am
Ah, so that's what it was, with the mechanised barbecue trailer. That was an insane bit of engineering. |
Posted By: KEIRA
Date Posted: 15 Jun 2014 at 8:23am
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I have asked at the taverna for a front row table as usual... He doesn't know the date. Says he will ask the butcher!! (an event that attracts thousands to Paleokastritsa) It is written in the tides & stars it says
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