Events in Cephallonia during 2012

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February

Cephallonian Carnivals - Carnival celebrations begin with a carnival parade in the main squares of Argostoli and Lixouri.

August

Robola Wine Festival (August 18th – 20th) – This event in Cephallonia takes place in Fragata when local wines and appetizers are offered to the public to be tasted.
Saint Gerassimos Feastdays (August 15th - 16th) - It is the celebration of the saint patron of the island, Agios Gerassimos. There is an outdoor Market at the Monastery. Celebration is twice per year.
Feast of Panagia Agrilia (August 23rd) - It is an annual festival in Cephallonia held in Sami village in the monastery of Panagia Agrilion where a religious ceremony takes place, followed by traditional music, dancing and food.

May

Union Of The Ionian Islands (May 21st) – In this Cephallonia event a big festival takes place in Argostoli in order to celebrate and commemorate the union of the Ionian Islands.

September

International Music Festival of Argostoli (beginning of September or ending of August) - Artists from all over Greece as well as International artists perform with various instruments in various places of the capital town.
Music Festival of Lixouri – This Cephallonia festival takes place in the village of Lixouri and gathers Greek musicians that perform various kind of music around the town.

July

Theatrical Festival (July 15th) - In this Cephallonia event, Greek theatrical troupes gather and perform in Argostoli, the capital town of the island.
Aghia Efimia Feastday (July 10th - 11th) - This event in Cephallonia is held at the church of Aghia Efimia. After the evening church service on July 10th a festival takes place with music, dance and food.
“Eortia Cultural Events Sami” (July to August) - The Municipality of Sami organizes several concerts, traditional dances, arts exhibitions and others.

October

Saint Gerassimos Feastdays (October 19th - 20th) - It is the celebration of the saint patron of the island, Agios Gerassimos. There is an outdoor Market at the Monastery. Celebration is twice per year.