05 Sep 2026 | Outdoor area of the packing facility – Xylofagou
Potato Festival - Xylofagou village
Potatoes take centre stage in the Kokkinochoria (Red Soil Villages), an area named after its distinctive, fertile red earth and renowned for producing some of the finest potatoes in Europe – if not the world.
Visit the Potato Festivals held in either Avgorou or Xylofagou and discover just how remarkable this humble yet much-loved product of the land can be.
Take the opportunity to enjoy potatoes prepared in both traditional and more innovative ways, and pick up useful tips from experienced cooks on how to prepare them to perfection.