Hardh Fest has brought 11.1 million euros in the 3 days of the festival to the economy of Rahovec

Hardh Fest has made public the official figures of the socio-economic impact report, carried out in collaboration with IDRA Research & Consulting.

According to the report, Hardh Fest 2025 has managed to generate an economic turnover of 11.1 million euros GROSS, while 7.7 million euros NET have ended directly in businesses, gastronomy, the wine sector and accommodation in the Municipality of Rahovec.

60,000 participants and tourists from Kosovo and the region took part in the 3-day festival.

For every €1 invested in grants or sponsorships, the local economy benefited from around €47.8 in turnover. If this funding is divided by source, it results that for every €1 invested by the Municipality of Rahovec, around €220 was generated in the economy, for every €1 from government grants around €183, while for every €1 sponsored by businesses/private individuals around €93.6.

The main beneficiaries were local businesses, with significant increases in sales and attendance.

In addition to the financial impact, the report values ​​Hardh Fest as an important cultural platform that promotes Rahovec's heritage, hospitality, and wine industry through live music, art, tradition, and community involvement.

The full report on this link.