Iria - Artichoke Festival, May 11th 2019

The established "Artichoke Festival" in Iria, will take place on Saturday, May 11th 2019 in the central square of Iria. The event is organized this year also by the Municipality of Nafplio, in collaboration with the Cultural Association of Iria and the Local Community.
Artichokes cooked in different recipes will be offered to all and there will be live music.

These celebrations are held in Iria for more than twenty years, aiming both at the entertainment of local residents and growers, as well as in the promotion of the artichoke.
The artichoke festival highlights and displays the plant's nutritional value and its medicinal properties. But what is surprising, is the many possibilities of the artichoke in the kitchen and the delicious unique dishes suggested by the locals with the cooking recipes.

The events taking place in the square of Iria and in the picturesque harbor of the village, apart from the artichoke promotion actions, include activities, as well as cultural events for young and old. But they always end up in a traditional feast with music and dancing.

Events
Buffet with dishes from the local product
Dancing
Speeches
Exhibition of local agricultural products

Starting time
19:30

Entrance
Free

Did you know that?
Artichoke is the main product of the region's inhabitants. It is cooked in many different ways and can be maintained pealed and cleaned in the freezer.
Artichoke ingredients remove cholesterol. It is considered a medicine against atherosclerosis and liver deficiency, it is cardiotonic, it also has beneficial properties against kidney stone and rheumatism, it contains vitamins A, B, C, calcium and phosphorus.