Wonderful events are held during the summer, focused on culture, religion, sports and local gastronomy. In Saint Kyriaki’s, patron saint of Olympiada, feast day celebrated on July 7, the mussel festival is organized, which is a trademark of the local cuisine.
During the summer, the cultural program of Olympiada includes theatrical performances and enchanting concerts by renowned Greek artists at the Archaeological site of Ancient Stageira, with the events continuing until early August, like the Varvara Festival in the village of Varvara.
An important sporting event in the summer is also the Panhellenic Beach Volleyball Tournament, as well as the annual Aristotle Swimming Crossing, which is organized every summer in collaboration with the "HELLENIC MARATHON SWIMMING" and the Municipality of Aristotelis of Halkidiki, and the participation is free of charge for swimmers over 16 years of age.
In the autumn, the dates of October 28-29 are highlighted, with the celebration of Agia Anastasia, known to the locals as "Anastasia", while the Carnival of Stratoni marks a series of frantic carnival events in February.
Also noteworthy is the KOUZINA, which is considered the top culinary event for the Athos region, where one can taste excellent organic products and local flavours.