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Rtveli — Georgian Grape Harvest Festival
Georgia's ancient grape harvest (rtveli) is a communal family tradition in the Kakheti wine region. Families and guests participate in picking, treading grapes in traditional qvevri (clay vessels), and feasting at supra banquets with polyphonic singing. An 8,000-year-old winemaking tradition made accessible to visitors.
~50,000 visitors
Tbilisi International Airport (TBS)
9-11 September 2026
Throughout September and October
Free
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