The Kandoleh Grape Festival has been added to the national list of tourism events today, a new scorecard for rural and agricultural tourism in Kermanshah Province, and a significant boost for the Iranian tourism industry. It is an annual grape harvest event in the beautiful Kandoleh Village, Sahneh County. It is set to attract local and international visitors seeking a deep cultural and natural experience.
The appreciation of the Kermanshah Cultural Heritage Department highlights how the festival can be used to demonstrate the rich agricultural heritage of the area, such as the fertile vineyards growing grapes, apples and pomegranates in spectacular sceneries.
The travellers will be assured of a diverse range of creative activities that offer both traditional and participatory elements. Tourists could stroll through the rich vineyards, participate in the locals’ ancient harvesting festivals, and learn long-standing grape-growing practices passed down from generation to generation.
The event includes exhibitions of ancient arts, a sampling of local vegetables and delicacies, and folk music and dancing demonstrations with Kurdish influences in the area. This not only provides an authentic insight into rural Iranian lifestyle but also helps sustainability by highlighting eco-friendly farming techniques that help conserve the environment.
The presence of the festival in the national registry is likely to increase organised tourism efforts by developing partnerships with craftspeople and cultural experts, as well as community leaders. It will help boost the economy by increasing visitor numbers, which will benefit local guesthouses, transportation amenities, and artisan markets.
Kandoleh can provide an alternative to the busy urban destinations for experiential travellers by offering a fresh setting and community-led projects that support locals and encourage conservation in the long run. Other rural festivals in Iran, such as those in Fars or Isfahan, have been able to attract adventure seekers. Nevertheless, Kandoleh is distinguished by its priority to the diversity of agriculture and mountainous landscape.
With the recent popularity of off-the-beaten-path destinations worldwide, this event puts Kermanshah on the agenda for people seeking meaningful relationships. Due to the program’s intention to further expand, workshops on sustainable agriculture and sightseeing at historical sites in the vicinity, the festival is likely to become one of the main attractions.
Tourists are advised to arrange their visits during the harvest period, usually at the end of summer or early autumn, to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. It is important to note that this development is a sign that Iran is focusing more on rural tourism, which combines heritage with a sense of modernity to create memorable experiences that celebrate the wealth of nature and cultural richness.
