🍇 Autumn Fruits in Georgia

Autumn in Georgia is a season of abundance, when markets overflow with colorful fruits, and traditions of harvest bring families and neighbors together. With its fertile soil and unique climate, Georgia produces some of the juiciest, sweetest, and most diverse fruits in the region.

🌿 Key Autumn Fruits

🍇 Grapes — Star of the season, also used for winemaking during Rtveli (the grape harvest).

🍎 Apples & Pears — Crisp and aromatic; great for jams, compotes, and bakes.

🍑 Persimmons (Khurma) — Sweet, bright-orange fruit eaten fresh or dried.

🌰 Walnuts & Chestnuts — Essential to autumn sweets (e.g., churchkhela) and savory dishes.

🍐 Quince — Fragrant and perfect for jams and oven bakes.

🎤 Why Autumn 2025 Is Extra Special: Junior Eurovision in Tbilisi

Georgia hosts the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Tbilisi on Saturday, 13 December 2025—a huge cultural moment at the end of the autumn harvest. Georgia is also the most successful country in JESC history with four wins to date.

• Venue: Official announcements and government statements indicate the show will be held in the Small Hall of the Olympic (New Sports) Palace in Tbilisi. 
• Local boost: The government has earmarked over €2.5 million to host the event—expect lively food markets, pop-up stands, and plenty of seasonal treats for visitors. 

🍽️ What to taste if you’re in town for JESC

• Fresh persimmons, late-season grapes, and apple/pear varieties in markets across Tbilisi
  
• Churchkhela (walnuts dipped in grape must) and pelamushi (grape pudding)
  
• Walnut-forward sauces (like satsivi) and roasted chestnuts from street vendors

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