11th Ashraf Pomegranate Festival to Be Held in Behshahr

The head of the Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Office of Behshahr county announced that the 11th Ashraf Pomegranate Festival will be held from October 16 to October 22, 2026, at the Hoto Recreation and Tourism Complex.

Head of the cultural heritage department of Behshahr city

Head of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department of Behshahr city announced the holding of the 11th Ashraf Pomegranate Festival from Mehr 24 to Aban 1, 1405 at Huto Recreation and Tourism Complex.

Referring to the cultural, tourism and agricultural capacities of this city, Seyyed Reza Hosseini said on Tuesday 21 October 1405, referring to the cultural, tourism and agricultural capacities of this city, according to the report of Aria Heritage Reporter: Ashraf Pomegranate Festival is held with the aim of introducing native and local capacities, supporting producers and artisans and creating a basis for the development of tourism in the city.

The head of Behshahr City Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts Department added: This festival is an opportunity to introduce Behshahr Pomegranate as one of the key products of the region and to introduce tourists to customs, local culture and economic and tourism capabilities of the city.

Referring to the planned programs in this event, he said: holding eight nights of festive and joyous programs with the presence of provincial artists, setting up stalls for the sale of pomegranates, local products, handicrafts and souvenirs will be among the parts of this festival.

Emphasizing the role of cultural events in the development of tourism in the region, Hosseini noted: holding native and local festivals can provide the opportunity to introduce the capacities of Behshahr city, increase the number of tourists and support tourism and handicrafts activists.

The 11th Ashraf Pomegranate Festival will be held from Mehr 24 to Aban 1, 1405 in Hutu Recreation and Tourism Complex of Behshahr.