Gazipaşa, the center of greenhouse production and tropical fruit cultivation in Antalya, is preparing to host another major event with a nearly 28-year history. The first fair was held in 1998, and this year will mark its 15th edition. The 15th Gazipaşa Agriculture Fair will open its doors to visitors from April 8 to 11, 2026.
The organizers are the Gazipaşa District Governorship, Gazipaşa Municipality, and the Gazipaşa Agriculture, Culture, Tourism, Education and Aid Association. The event will take place at the municipal fairgrounds.
Over the four days, technical seminars, panel discussions, and competitions aimed at encouraging producers are planned. The goal is to broaden farmers’ horizons, introduce them to modern technologies, and contribute to the district’s economy.
Invitation from Mayor Mehmet Ali Yılmaz
Gazipaşa Mayor Mehmet Ali Yılmaz emphasized the strategic importance of the fair for promoting the district and developing its agricultural vision. He noted that Gazipaşa holds a leading position not only in traditional agriculture but also in tropical production.
“Our district, with its experience in greenhouse farming, is a leader in the production of cucumbers, tomatoes, and eggplants, and is one of the most important centers supplying Turkey with tropical fruits. Over the four days of the fair in our production city of Gazipaşa, the fruits and vegetables grown in our district will be showcased. Companies from different regions of Turkey will bring their products and introduce our producers to the latest agricultural technologies. We invite all residents and farmers to visit the 15th Gazipaşa Agriculture Fair,” said Mehmet Ali Yılmaz.
The fair will open on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at 11:00 and remain open until the evening of Saturday, April 11.
Visitors will have the opportunity to examine new-generation agricultural machinery, smart irrigation systems, tropical fruit stands specific to Gazipaşa, and local seed varieties.
Fair Program:
April 8, 2026 (Wednesday) 11:00 — Opening 11:10 — Folk Dance Performance 11:20 — Opening Speeches 12:00 — Group Tour of the Fair Stands 19:00 — Closing of the day
April 9, 2026 (Thursday) 09:00 — Opening 14:00 — Seminar “Developments in Banana Cultivation” (Agricultural Senior Engineer Bünyamin Kozak) 19:00 — Closing of the day
April 10, 2026 (Friday) 09:00 — Opening 11:00–15:00 — Submission of Competition Products (Silor Cucumbers, Thorny Cucumbers, Eggplant, Beans, Red Tomatoes, Pink Tomatoes) 14:00 — Plant Nutrition Seminar (Agricultural Engineer Faruk Tunç) 19:00 — Closing of the day
April 11, 2026 (Saturday) 09:00 — Opening 11:00 — Award Ceremony 19:00 — Closing of the day
The fair will bring together producers, industry experts, and all interested parties, serving as an important platform for experience exchange and support of the regional economy.