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Two-day eco-fair in Elhovo showcases organic food from the region's micro-farms

The eighth edition of the "Eco Basket, Please!" exhibition will take place on 6 and 7 September

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Elhovo is located in the south-eastern part of the Thracian Plain, a region of fertile land between the Strandzha and Sakar mountains. One of the largest rivers in Bulgaria, the Tundja, flows close to the town, and there are 21 villages with agricultural land nearby, which administratively belong to the Yambol district.

On 6 and 7 September, Elhovo will host culinary demonstrations using local produce. For the eighth time, a two-day festival - "ECO Basket, Please! The main element of the event is the participation of small local producers and food manufacturers who are committed to organic farming and agriculture.



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