The Festival of Olives and Labor Begins in Milas!
11th International Milas Olive Harvest Festival on November 7-8-9**
Milas, the capital of olives, will once again be the meeting point of abundance, labor, and culture with the International Milas Olive Harvest Festival, which will be organized for the 11th time this year.
In the festival that will take place on November 7-8-9, 2025, Milas' European Union Geographically Indicated products Milas Olive Oil and Milas Oily Olives will be at the forefront.
The festival will start with a cortege march on Friday, November 7 at 15.00, and then will be officially opened with the opening ceremony and protocol speeches to be held at Atapark. The events, which will last for three days, will include harvest and pressing demonstrations, tastings, competitions, interviews, concerts, and local product promotions.
In the event, which emphasizes that olive is not only an agricultural product but also a life culture; producers, institutions, women's cooperatives, and local brands will also have the opportunity to introduce their products.
Milas Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman of the Board Reşit Özer stated that the festival contributes significantly to both the Milas economy and the promotion of the region and said:
"We are celebrating the abundance and labor of our Milas and the pride of our European Union Geographically Indicated products Milas Olive Oil and Milas Oily Olives together. We will be very happy to see all our members and our people among us at our festival, which we will organize for the 11th time this year."
The festival, where olives and olive oil will be discussed in every aspect for three days, will once again reveal the cultural and economic richness of Milas.