8th International Taste of Adana Festival welcomes visitors

The eighth International Taste of Adana Festival, themed “Adana with Its Roots,” has officially opened its doors under the auspices of the Adana governorship.

At the festival, which takes place in Merkez Park, stalls showcasing local products have been set up. Visitors can indulge in a variety of local delicacies, including kebab, liver, shirdan and salgam.

Ambitious goals for visitor numbers

Biral Serttas, president of the All Restaurants and Tourism Professionals Association (TURES) Adana Branch, shared that they are firing up the grills for the event.

He noted, “We welcomed 900,000 guests last year from Adana, a city of festivals. This year, we aim to host over 1 million visitors. Adana has truly become a city of festivals. We prepared our meats a day in advance, and right now, we are ready to share our bread with 20 kebab chefs and host our guests.”

Taste of Adana Festival for all senses

Festival participant Ilhan Ilbey expressed that all flavors, from salgam to kebab, can be found at the festival venue. Shirdan chef Cumali Batur highlighted the intense participation on the first day of the festival. “Despite it being the first day, we have seen a great turnout,” he said.

Mehmet Nuri Erzin, a doner vendor, also encouraged everyone to join the festivities.

Engaging events and panels

In addition to the culinary delights, the festival features panels at the Adana Museum Complex Conference Hall as part of the “Cukurova Agricultural Summit.”

This vibrant celebration of food and culture promises to be an unforgettable experience for all attendees.

The eighth International Taste of Adana Festival showcases Türkiye’s rich culinary heritage, aiming to attract over 1 million visitors this year.