X International Children Folk Fest “MARMARIS FEST”

22 -

26 April, 2026

Rated 4.7 out of 5

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Marmaris, TURKEY

Folklore

from 195 €

5 days

Director:

S.Y. & WOFA

Deadline:

22 March 2026

Participation Information

Festival Dates: April 22 – 26, 2026

Eligible Categories: Folk dance, modern dance, choir, majorettes, and orchestra. Each country may participate with one group per category.

Participant Requirements: No age limit for dancers. Groups should bring their national flags.

Performance Duration: 5-10 minutes per group, with each group performing only one set on stage. Music can be live or on USB.

List Submission: A list of participants—including dancers, musicians, leaders, drivers with their ages and genders—must be submitted by March 1, 2026.

Participation Fee: €195 per person for 4 nights and 5 days in a 4-star hotel (all-inclusive).

Important Note: The festival committee does not cover any fees for attending groups.

Accommodation Information

Location: 4-star hotel accommodations.

Rooming Details: Rooms for 3-4 persons. Each group will be provided with two double rooms at no extra charge. Additional double rooms are available for €10 per person per day; single rooms are available for €17 per person per day.

Meals: Three buffet meals per day, with drinks included throughout the stay. Packed or regular meals will be provided depending on the performance schedule.

Transportation Options

Dalaman Airport Transfer: €600 for airport-hotel, hotel-airport, and festival transfers (organized by the festival team).

Own Transport: Groups arriving by their own bus can use it during the festival (maximum 5 km per trip).

Program Information

Day 1

  • 14:00 – Arrival at Hotel
  • 19:00 – 21:30 – Dinner
  • 20:30 – Meeting with Group Leaders

Day 2 

  • 07:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
  • 12:00 – 14:00 – Lunch
  • 14:00 – 15:00 – Official Meeting with the Governor
    Groups attend with two participants and one leader in costume.
    Gift exchange with the Governor will be held.
    16:00 – 17:00 – Catalog Photo Shoot
    Two costumed participants from each group.
    Buses depart from hotel at 15:45.
    19:00 – 20:30 – Dinner
    21:00 – 00:00 – Children’s Day Prom
    Theme: Red or White
    Venue: Club Pineta Event Garden

Day 3

  • 07:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
  • 10:00 – 17:00 – Free Time (Excursion options available)
  • 12:00 – 14:00 – Lunch
  • 18:00 – 19:30 – Dinner
  • 20:30 – Performance Night

Day 4

  • 07:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
  • 10:00 – 17:00 – Free Time (Excursion options available)
  • 12:00 – 14:00 – Lunch
  • 18:00 – 19:30 – Dinner
  • 20:30 – Closing Ceremony and Final Performance
  • 22:30 – Goodbye Party

Day 5

  • 07:00 – 10:00 – Breakfast
  • 12:00 – Departure

Excursions Information

Participants have free time scheduled on April 24 and April 25, with the option to join various excursions. Detailed options will be available in the “Excursion Document”, which will be provided to all groups upon arrival.

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