3rd Ecotourism Stefaniada Lake Festival / Lake Stefaniada (August 6–9, 2026)

The festival invites residents and visitors of all ages to take part, free of charge, in a diverse programme of outdoor activities, workshops, cultural events and talks, designed to introduce participants to the Agrafa region while strengthening the bond between people and nature.

The Stefaniada Lake Festival is organised by the non-profit organisation Agrafa Heritage , in collaboration with the Municipality of Argithea, the Region of Thessaly – Regional Unit of Karditsa, and the adventure tourism company Finix Adventures.

The festival aims to establish itself as a landmark event that brings people closer to nature, promotes outdoor recreation, education, exploration and cultural expression, while fostering environmental awareness and supporting the sustainable development of mountainous Argithea.

For the organisers, the Stefaniada Lake Festival is intrinsically linked to the preservation of the Agrafa region. Their motto is:
“If you get to know and love a place, you will also protect it.”

Through this message, the festival seeks to highlight the challenges facing the region today, including depopulation, demographic decline, the hardships of life in remote mountain communities, and environmental threats. Information booths focusing on these issues will be operating throughout the festival.

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Free Outdoor Activities
-Kayaking & SUP
-Hiking
-Archery
-Horse Riding

Free Workshops
-Herbal Medicine
-Yoga
-Tree Planting

Free Cultural Events
-Night Sky Observation
-Karagiozis Shadow Theatre
-Open-air cinema featuring five award-winning documentary films
-Theatrical performance: The Imaginary Invalid by Opsis Theatre
-Live concerts with Konstantina Koukou and Kyriakos Kepenekos
-Matoula Zamani, as part of the Lakes Festival

Free Seminars and Talks
Topics include the protection of the Agrafa region, foraging, decentralisation, composting and sustainability, botany, building trust through play and nature, and outdoor cooking accompanied by tastings of local products.

A free camping area for tents and motorhomes will also be available throughout the festival.

More information – Full programme:

https://agrafaheritage.eu/stefaniada-lake-festival-2026/