Traditional Grape Stomping
Volunteers are invited to help crush grapes by foot in a wooden vat, enjoyed by spectators
~11:00
Great Days of Nemea
Μεγάλες Μέρες Νεμέας
Nemea, Greece
Aug 25 - 27, 2026ConfirmedSource
Each September, the ancient wine country of Nemea celebrates its famous deep red wines with the Great Days of Nemea. Wineries open for tastings among the vineyards and old ruins, in a festival that toasts a region where Greeks have been making wine since the time of myth.
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Day 2 · Aug 26
Cultural Concert
Enjoy traditional Greek music and dancing under the stars
Guided Wine Tasting Sessions
Visitors taste local wines and learn about regional winemaking traditions
Where it happens
Κεντρική Πλατεία Νεμέας
Nemea, Greece
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Plan the timing
Knowledge of basic wine varieties
Respect local boundaries
Local taxi arrangements (limited transport)
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
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Free events are available.
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Great Days of Nemea
Μεγάλες Μέρες Νεμέας
Nemea, Greece
Each September, the ancient wine country of Nemea celebrates its famous deep red wines with the Great Days of Nemea. Wineries open for tastings among the vineyards and old ruins, in a festival that toasts a region where Greeks have been making wine since the time of myth.
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Aug 25 - 27, 2026Confirmed dates
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About Great Days of Nemea
Nemea is Greece’s largest protected wine region (PDO Nemea), famous for deep red wines. The Great Days festival highlights the region’s identity and rural traditions, uniting 17 villages in cooperative celebration of the new vintage. Local winemakers and the municipality jointly organize the event to promote agritourism and cultural pride.
Respect local traditions (e.g., participate in toasts and dances politely) and dress modestly for any church ceremonies
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
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Observation may be enough
Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
Nemea is Greece’s largest protected wine region (PDO Nemea), famous for deep red wines. The Great Days festival highlights the region’s identity and rural traditions, uniting 17 villages in cooperative celebration of the new vintage. Local winemakers and the municipality jointly organize the event to promote agritourism and cultural pride.
Key moments to know
Day 2Aug 26~11:00Expected
Traditional Grape Stomping
Volunteers are invited to help crush grapes by foot in a wooden vat, enjoyed by spectators
Cultural Concert
Enjoy traditional Greek music and dancing under the stars
Guided Wine Tasting Sessions
Visitors taste local wines and learn about regional winemaking traditions
How to show up well
respectful presence
Plan the timing
Knowledge of basic wine varieties
Respect local boundaries
Local taxi arrangements (limited transport)
Essentials at a glance
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Aug 25 - 27, 2026
Confirmed
City / Area
Nemea
Peloponnese
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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