Gata Festival

Gata is a traditional Armenian sweet dish similar to a bun, but very different in structure. The largest gata in the world is cooked at this festival. Every fall the village gathers for a festival to celebrate gata - the delicious Armenian dessert that makes magic out of flour, butter, and sugar. During the festival, visitors have the chance to experience gata - both by baking and eating it, while enjoying folk music and dances, participating in games and shopping in a marketplace of local arts and crafts. The highlight of the Gata Festival? Tasting the largest gata in the world, prepared by the village bakers.

Location: Khachik, Vayots Dzor Province

Date: September 22 - 23