August wine Festival
From the month of July until the month of August, the festival Hippocrateia takes place in the town of Kos.
The festival includes a series of cultural events such as concerts by Greek artists and local groups, performances of ancient Greek and contemporary plays, performances of traditional and modern dance and various art exhibitions.
The majority of the events are taking place in the Medieval Castle, on Eleftherios Square, at the Orpheus Theatre and at the 3rd primary school of Kos.
The cultural events Alassarnia are taking place at the town of Kardamena. In the same village, on the 7th of August, a religious festival is celebrating the “birth of the Virgin Mary” an various festivities are taking place.
At the beginning of August, a screening of a Theatrical play is held at the village of Antimahia, as well as performances of traditional dances and songs and a celebration of traditional food. Also in Antimahia, the Honey Festival is celebrated on the 24th of August, during which visitors can taste various delicacies made with local honey.