The Kynopiastes Festival (June 23–24) is one of the most exciting events of the summer. Celebrating the Feast of Saint John, it features the ancient “Lampatines” tradition: locals light large bonfires and jump over them for luck and purification. Beyond the fire-jumping, Kynopiastes (home to the famous Taverna Tripa) is a village deeply rooted in music and gastronomy. This two-day event is packed with live folk orchestras and is one of the best places on the island to see traditional costumes and complex village dances.