"The Sails of Sevastopol" − Festival of water sports
When: September 29 – October 6
Where: Sevastopol
The sports event, which was launched on Sunday, runs through Friday. The competitions of the athletes from different regions of Russia and from abroad will be held in Sevastopol. Within the framework of the festival includes the following races: cruising races, large Sevastopol races among children's and Olympic classes of yachts, and the Open Sevastopol International Cup international regatta.
The program includes a parade of yachts, flyboarders, pyrotechnic shows, costume animation and fireworks. There also will be concerts with the participation of the ex-lead singer of the Korni group Alexander Astashenok and the Underwood group.
"Theater. Chekhov. Yalta" International Festival
When: September 30 – October 5
Where: Yalta
This traditional event will be held at the Chekhov Yalta Theater. Five performances will be shown on the stage. Crimean Academic Puppet Theater will present "Stories", Lipetsk State Academic Drama Theater named after Leo Tolstoy will show production of "Came! Saw! Loved it!", the Volgograd Youth Theater − the play "The Seagull", and the Dolgoprudnensky Theater "Gorod" − the "Discovery of Life!" drama. The Belarusian State Academic Musical Theater will also take part in the festival, with "A Retro Style Wedding" lyrical comedy.
Crimean Chefs Battle
When: September 30 – November 24
Where: Yalta
Chefs from different regions of Russia will take part in the culinary battle. The winner will have the opportunity to take an internship in one of the best restaurants in Europe, awarded Michelin stars.
Each week chefs will present their author’s sets to the guests in the chef-table area of the Doctor Whiskey restaurant. Crimean products will be used for cooking the dishes.
"The Kafa Shield" Historical Fencing Tournament-Festival
When: October 5-6
Where: Theodosia
The festival will be held on the city promenade. The participants will be more than 50 reconstructors from different regions of Russia. The organizers will recreate the atmosphere of the 13-15 centuries − with a tiltyard, knights' flags, church banners and a tavern, where you can taste delicious food and historical drinks. And the participants of the event will arrange spectacular fights.
Contests of historical costumes and armor, master classes, a fair with souvenir shops, quests for children and much more will be organized.
"ART-BUKTA" (art(illery) bay) International Festival of professional dance theaters
When: October 8-14
Where: Sevastopol
This event will gether in Sevastopol the best dance theaters in the country. Five troupes will present their programs: Sevastopol Theater, Gzhel Dance Theater (from Moscow), Dance Theater (from Yekaterinburg) and Astrakhan Dance Theater. They work in various styles: ballet, ballroom and pop dance, folk and modern choreography.
The event will open by showing the "Selected dances" show. Awarding of participants and gala concert will happen on the last festival day.
"Great Sebastopol Trail" Festival
When: October 14-19
Where: Sevastopol
This event will be held at the Parus rock and will bring together professionals and fans of active types of tourism. The program includes demonstrations and master classes in rock climbing, mountaineering, slackline and rope jumping. The sites "Mountaineering", "Speleology", "Rock Climbing", "Rescuers", "Orienteering" will be prepared there. In addition, the Via Ferrata hiking route is provided – from the top of Delikli-Burun over the rocky ridge to Ilyas-Kaya Mountain.
Master classes, a laser show and a concert program are also in the program.
"Alushta.Green" Festival
When: October 18-19
Where: Alushta
This festival will be held on the embankment of the Professor's Corner. Workshops of artisans will be open there: residents and guests of Alushta will have an opportunity to make under the guidance of professionals by their own hands costumes of fantastic animals and unusual masks. A hip-hop laboratory will also work there, where they will hold master-classes in freestyle, break-dance, DJing and street drums. And three eco-stations will be opened: Re-Pair − a free workshop for repairing old things, Re-Use − a distribution point for reusable things instead of disposable ones, Re-Cycle − a zone where the visitors will be informed about garbage recycling in Crimea.
In addition, the program includes performances on an environmental theme, a costume carnival, and more.
"Chekhov Autumn" International Literary Festival
When: October 21-24
Where: Yalta
This festival will be held at three venues − in the Yalta Center of Culture, the Chekhov Theater and the House-Museum of the writer. The program includes literary and song contests, the "Crimean Muse" poetic ring, master classes from writers, etc. At the same time, participants and guests of the festival will be offered to go on excursions to the Livadia Palace and the Chekhov House-Museum.
Crimean Festival of Coffee and Food
When: October 25-26
Where: Simferopol
There will be a special program for the guests of the festival: a training part, with a choice of seminars and tastings, as well as entertainment. Visitors will learn different ways of making coffee of different kinds, and where to find a quality drink in Crimea.
For the first time, the "Franchises Territory" will be organized within the framework of the festival: brand owner companies will present their projects and tell potential investors about all the details of such cooperation. A competition of pastry and bakery craftsmanship "Tortida-2019" and the Crimea Confectionary and Bakery Expo exhibition are also in the program.
The Tourism Portal of Crimea is an information partner of the Festival.