AlUla Citrus Festival
In its inaugural year, the AlUla Citrus Festival celebrates citrus in all forms and the farmers and producers who care for these magnificent trees. Join us for two festive weekends filled with market stalls of unique citrus fruits and local citrus-based products, live music, kids’ activities including puppet shows and storytelling, cooking sessions with world-class chefs, and so much more!
On 14-15 January, from 2:00 pm to 11:00 pm, the shaded walkways and green spaces of AlMahkar Farm will be transformed for this free event.
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LocationTaking place during the peak of the harvest season, the festival is an excellent opportunity for visitors to taste the ripest fruits the oasis has to offer. Buy fruits directly from the farmers, taste the tang of freshly squeezed juice and find local, family-owned businesses selling citrus-based products, like soaps and jams.
The Citrus Festival promises a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. There are plenty of activities to keep the kids engaged, from dance performances and games to a live painting display and local bands.
Chefs will also show how to prepare locally-inspired plates using fruits like sweet lemons, lime grapefruits, pomelos, kumquats and citrons, which are all grown in the lush AlUla Oasis. Join us for recipe demonstrations with a tea time tasting at 6:00 pm.
As well as being used in traditional recipes, visitors will also discover how the residents of AlUla have used fruits in local remedies, medicines and even perfumes for generations.
That’s not all! Find a beautiful citrus display made by local artists, showcasing the many different varieties of citrus grown on the over 200,000 citrus trees of AlUla. Be sure to check out the live painting display and the pop-up art gallery.
Don’t know how to bring all these goodies home? Zajil Express will have a booth to easily ship all goods safely and quickly to your home destination.
Event Details
Key Information
Location: AlMahkar Park, next to AlUla Old Town
Dates: 7-8 and 14-15 January
Hours: 2:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Ticket Price: Free
Parking: Complimentary at the Oasis Parking
*Shuttles are available every 10 minutes from the parking location, or guests can take a beautiful 15-minute stroll to AlMahkar Farm.
Entrance Policy
• Pre-booking is required.
• Tawakkalna app status (Immune) must be presented to allow access to the venue, and tickets must be presented for scanning.
• Children and adults of all ages are welcome.
