The city of Goychay, Azerbaijan is known for having the most delicious (and most varieties of) pomegranates in the country, so it’s no wonder they were chosen to host the annual Pomegranate Festival, held in the fall.
What to expect:
- Local pomegranate-inspired Azerbaijani cuisines
- Traditional Azerbaijani dancing
- Tradiitonal Azerbaijani music and singing
- Pomegranate-inspired parade
- Representatives from over 20 different countries displaying their pomegranate-inspired cuisine
- Display of different pomegranate varieties
- Pomegranate competitions (varies per year)
When:
Fall- usually October. (The exact weekend of the event isn’t declared until the year’s crop schedule is known.)
Where:
Goychay, located in the very middle/north of Azerbaijan, approx. 3 hours west of Baku
How to get there:
Look up current bus times at the Baku International Bus Station (connected by the metro). Or, get a taxi if you prefer a personal ride.
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