47th International Erzincan Kemaliye (Eğin) Culture and Nature Sports Festival Program
(July 8 – July 12, 2026)
| Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | |
| Arrival and accommodation of participants in Kemaliye | |
| Festival area tours – Free time | |
| Photo safari registration |
| Thursday, July 9, 2026 | |
| 07:00 – 08:00 | Governor Recep Yazıcıoğlu Wingsuit Jumps (Subject to weather conditions) |
| 07:00 – 12:00 | Tunç Fındık and Zorbey Aktuyun Big wall climbing in Kemaliye Dark Canyon |
| 06:30 – 09:30 | Nature Walk on the Historic Silk Road (Meeting point: Cumhuriyet Square) |
| 09:00 – 09:15 | Official Opening Ceremony (Wreath Laying), next to the Municipality building |
| 09:15 – 10:00 | Press and Guest Briefing (City Club) |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Street Revitalization and Exhibition Opening |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Drone Activity |
| 12:00 – 13:30 | Emin Atmaca Boat Safari Race and Canoe Tour (Free) |
| 11:00 – 16:00 | Walking Library with Osman Torun |
| 13:00 – 22:00 | Mobile Stage and Sound System Activities (Cumhuriyet Square) |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Governor Recep Yazıcıoğlu Wingsuit Jump / Dark Canyon (Subject to weather conditions) |
| 13:00 – 17:00 | Children's Workshop (İbrahim Gürdamar Primary School) |
| 16:00 – 17:30 | Talk at the Cultural Center: Tunç Fındık "14x8000 – Turkey's first and only mountaineer to summit all 14 peaks above 8,000 m" |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Mobile Stage Activity – Kemaliye Quiz Competition |
| 20:00 – 22:00 | Eğin Henna Night, Folk Poetry Battle and Eğin Music Evening |
| Friday, July 10, 2026 | |
| 07:00 – 08:00 | Governor Recep Yazıcıoğlu Wingsuit Jumps (Subject to weather conditions) |
| 07:00 – 12:00 | Tunç Fındık and Zorbey Aktuyun Big wall climbing in Kemaliye Dark Canyon |
| 08:00 – 13:00 | Kemaliye Eğin Mountain Trail Walk – 17 km / 1120 m elevation |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Governor Recep Yazıcıoğlu Wingsuit Jump / Dark Canyon (Subject to weather conditions) |
| 13:00 – 17:00 | Children's Workshop (İbrahim Gürdamar Primary School) |
| 13:00 – 22:00 | Drone Activity |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Canoe Tour (Free) |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Magic Show for Children |
| 18:00 – 20:00 | Talk and Book Signing at the Cultural Center: Prof. Dr. Ali Demirsoy – "Biodiversity of Kemaliye" Dr. Eşref Atabey – "Kemaliye's Natural Values, Geology, Seismicity and Anthropogenic Risks" |
| 18:00 – 19:30 | "Rafadan Tayfa" Open-Air Children's Cinema |
| 21:00 – 22:00 | "Süt Kardeşler" Open-Air Cinema |
| Saturday, July 11, 2026 | |
| 07:00 – 08:00 | Governor Recep Yazıcıoğlu Wingsuit Jumps (Subject to weather conditions) |
| 07:00 – 12:00 | Tunç Fındık and Zorbey Aktuyun Big wall climbing in Kemaliye Dark Canyon |
| 08:00 – 11:00 | Kemaliye Runs – 21 km & 10 km |
| 09:00 – 12:00 | Kemaliye Children's Cycling Race |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | 21 km / 10 km Kemaliye Run Award Ceremony |
| 07:00 – 17:00 | Village Tours – 5 Villages |
| 17:00 – | Photo Safari Card Handover |
| 18:00 – 19:00 | Talk at the Cultural Center: Cengiz Koçak – "Fear Management" (Turkey's first and only wingsuit base jumper) |
| 19:00 – 20:00 | Photo Safari Award Ceremony |
| 20:00 – 22:00 | Kemaliye (Eğin) Traditional Music Evening |
| Sunday, July 12, 2026 | |
| 07:00 – 12:00 | Hacı Ali Akın Mountain Bike Race (Turkish Cycling Federation) |
| 07:00 – 08:00 | Governor Recep Yazıcıoğlu Wingsuit Jumps (Subject to weather conditions) |
| 08:30 – 11:00 | Kemaliye Festival Walk and Run – 3 km Kemaliye Tahir Sehlikoğlu Youth Run – 5 km Kemaliye Children's Run |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | 5 km / 3 km Kemaliye Run Award Ceremony |
| Closing Ceremony and Departure from Kemaliye | |
Important notes:
* The programme schedule and activities may change due to weather conditions. Please pay attention to announcements made via the Municipality's public address system.
* Helmets are mandatory for all cycling activities.