Trade Market in Tegea

TRADE MARKET IN TEGEAThe fair of Tegea, in the center of Peloponnese carries a long history that is lost in the depth of centuries since the pre-revolutionary times and the Greek revolution of 1821. In its present form the fair of Tegea is organized by the Tegeatic Association for 130 years in a natural park of 125 acres. From August 14th to August 21st  more than 60.000 people from all over the Peloponnese visit the fair every year where they make their purchases from the outdoor shops, entertain in the local taverns, attend the cultural and artistic event and finally, take part in the traditional dancing and singing contest.