Contributions of Local Festivals in the Context of Sustainable Tourism \r

The study was prepared with document analysis technique, which is one of the qualitative research\rmethods in order to evaluate the contribution of local festivals within the framework of sustainable\rtourism. This is intended, about the topic books, articles, magazines, statistics, reports,\rnewspapers, news examined and evaluated. Local festivals, sustainability, and the effects of local\rfestivals were discussed utilizing secondary data sources and a general assessment of the\rsustainability and contributions of local festivals was made using the obtained information.\rAccording to the information obtained, the festivals affect the region where they take place\reconomic, social and cultural positive or negative. However, in festivals where commercial\rconcerns are pursued, it is seen that positive economic effects are prioritized and negative effects\rare ignored. In this context, suggestions for sustainability and increasing positive contributions of\rlocal festivals have been made in the study.