Ayvalık GastroFest to Take Place at Kırlangıç Life Center on May 15–17
Ayvalık Municipality is hosting GastroFest at the Kırlangıç Life Center from May 15–17 under the theme 'Ayvalık, the Heart of Meze.' The event will feature local cuisine, chef-led tastings, and music performances.
19 October 2026, 18:32 · Ayvalık Belediyesi
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Ayvalık Municipality is organizing the GastroFest event at the Kırlangıç Life Center from May 15 to 17 under the theme 'Ayvalık, the Heart of Meze.' The festival will continue with local cuisine, flavorful chef workshops, panel discussions, music, and film programs.
This gastronomic event, held in Ayvalık—a renowned culinary hub—aims to attract both local producers and tourists. The open-air festival will be accessible to visitors of all ages.
Held at the Kırlangıç Life Center, the event seeks to strengthen Ayvalık’s cultural and gastronomic identity, highlighting the region’s rich culinary heritage, including its famed meze traditions and the influence of the nearby Kaz Mountains (Mount Ida).
