Festivals and annual events in Fethiye: the Ölüdeniz Air Games, the Fethiye Film Festival, mushroom, cherry and wild-herb festivals in the villages, Yörük games, ultra trail running and national holiday celebrations.
Spring: Göcek Wild Herb Food Festival (late March–April), Yeşilüzümlü Mushroom Festival (April), Babadağ Ultra Trail (late April), Lycian Dance Festival and Fethiye Photography Festival (late April–May).
Summer: Nif Cherry Festival (June), Nif Traditional Yörük Games (August), Victory Day on 30 August.
Autumn: Ölüdeniz International Air Games (late October, every year since 2000), Republic Day torchlight procession on 29 October, Fethiye International Film Festival (early November; 2026: 4–8 November).