Bilçë Olive Harvest Festival (Berat)Festa e Ullirit

A village harvest festival in Bilçë (Berat region) celebrating the olive harvest and local foods 1 2. It includes a farmers’ market featuring olives, olive oil, aromatic soaps and other traditional products 1. There is also a cultural program with live performances; past editions have featured popular Albanian singer Vaskë Curri performing for attendees 2. The event underscores the importance of olives to the community, bringing families together for food and music in early October each year.

Bilçë has been known for olive cultivation for generations. The festival promotes locally made olive oil and preserves village traditions around the harvest season.