Wine Tasting Feast
Visitors can join the communal feast and sample Robola wine and local food freely while experiencing a genuine village celebration.
~21:00
Robola Wine Festival
Γιορτή της Ρομπόλας
Lixouri, Greece
Aug 15 - 16, 2026Expected
Each summer the village of Fragkata in Kefalonia celebrates Robola, the island's own white wine grape, with a long-running festival of food, dance, and free-flowing wine. Run by local cooperatives, it honors a grape found nowhere else and the mountain vineyards that nurture it.
Key moments
Day 1 · Aug 15
Folk Dance Performance
Spectators can enjoy and even join in local Greek dances to live music, which typically continue late into the night under the stars.
~22:00
Where it happens
Κεντρική Πλατεία Φραγκάτων
Lixouri, Greece
Open in MapsHow to show up well
Dress for the setting
Comfortable shoes for standing and dancing
Read the local rhythm
Join the communal dinner and dances respectfully; accepting offered wine is customary.
Respect local boundaries
Respect local customs; modest casual attire recommended as people celebrate in village stre...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Robola Wine Festival
Γιορτή της Ρομπόλας
Lixouri, Greece
Each summer the village of Fragkata in Kefalonia celebrates Robola, the island's own white wine grape, with a long-running festival of food, dance, and free-flowing wine. Run by local cooperatives, it honors a grape found nowhere else and the mountain vineyards that nurture it.
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Aug 15 - 16, 2026Expected dates
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The story behind it
Robola is a wine grape unique to Kefalonia. The festival, organized by local cooperatives in Fragkatas and Valsamata, marks the annual harvest. It serves as a communal thanksgiving for agricultural bounty and preserves rural traditions of hospitality and dance.
Key moments to know
Day 1Aug 152 moments
Day 1Aug 15~21:00Expected
Wine Tasting Feast
Visitors can join the communal feast and sample Robola wine and local food freely while experiencing a genuine village celebration.
Day 1Aug 15~22:00Expected
Folk Dance Performance
Spectators can enjoy and even join in local Greek dances to live music, which typically continue late into the night under the stars.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Dress for the setting
Comfortable shoes for standing and dancing
Read the local rhythm
Join the communal dinner and dances respectfully; accepting offered wine is customary.
Respect local boundaries
Respect local customs; modest casual attire recommended as people celebrate in village streets.
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Aug 15 - 16, 2026
Estimated
City / Area
Lixouri
Kefalonia (Ionian Islands)
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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