II International Folk Dance Festival & Competition “ERDEK FEST”
Location: Erdek, Turkey
Director: E.M. & O.S. & WOFA
Application Deadline: 1 November, 2025
INVITATION
With pleasure we INVITE you (folk groups, dance ensembles, vocal and choir groups, majorette teams, orchestras) to participate in the Children and Youth Festival in Fethiye, Turkey, from April 22–26, 2026.
This festival provides a unique opportunity for young performers to showcase their talents in a scenic coastal city, enjoy cultural exchange, and experience the natural and historical beauty of Fethiye and its surroundings.
ACCOMMODATION INFO
All groups will stay at the Sunshine Holiday Resort, a 4-star hotel with all-inclusive service (excluding alcohol). Rooms accommodate 3–5 participants.
Participation Fee: €120 for 4 days (4 nights, 5 days) and €150 for 5 days (5 nights, 6 days), all-inclusive. Double room supplement: €10 per person per day. For every 20 participants, 1 person stays free.
The fee includes accommodation, meals, local transportation, welcome cocktail for group leaders, souvenirs, certificates of attendance, drinks during performances, and tourist guides for sightseeing in Fethiye.
Airport transfers from Antalya Airport will be organized by the festival committee; costs will be communicated upon arrival. Extended stays can be arranged at €28 per person per day.
PROGRAM INFO
April 22: Arrival and welcome at Sunshine Holiday Resort, check-in, hotel leisure time, director and choreographer meetings, Fethiye Center tour.
April 23: Breakfast, optional Kayaköy trip, hotel activities, evening parade with group performances (max 8 minutes per group).
April 24: Breakfast, yacht tour, free time in Fethiye Center, hotel activities.
April 25: Breakfast, beach trip to Ölüdeniz, lunch, shopping in Fethiye Center, evening performance.
April 26: Departure following breakfast.
EXCURSIONS INFO
Optional excursions include a trip to Kayaköy village, a yacht tour, a visit to Belcekiz Beach in Ölüdeniz, and shopping in Fethiye Center.
The festival combines performance opportunities, cultural exchange, and excursions, providing a memorable and enriching experience for all participants.