EPA FESTIVAL

Epa festival is a colourful festival celebrated by wards in the town in the same year, though in different months. The gods at the wards, heroes and heroines are carried by men who dance about at the village squares. Prayers are offered for good health and bumper harvest, during the celebration.

Location/Accessibility: Ekiti and Oke-Ero Local Governments.

Accommodation: Available at Osi, Iloffa and Omu-Aran.

Time of visiting: Once in every three years.

Communication: Available.

Security: Available.

Bureau of change: Available only at the state capital.

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PATIGI REGATTA

 Patigi Regatta is a yearly festival that features fishing, swimming, competitions, canoe paddling among the Nupes. The festival was initiated in 1953 as a river sports competition. It compares favorably with the Argungu fishing festival in Kebbi State.

Location/Accessibility: Patigi in Patigi Local Government.

Accommodation: Available.

Time of visiting: Between October and April.

Security: Available

Bureau of change: Available at the state capital.

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TRADITIONAL WEAVING CENTERS

A lot of traditional weaving centres abound within the State. The popularly called “Aso Oke” materials are processed locally by indigenes of Ilorin. It remains a very important economic activity among the old and young in the state.

Location/Accessibility: Heart of Ilorin and accessible by road, air and rail.

Accommodation: Available in various grades and rates.

Time of visiting: All round the year.

Security: Available

Bureau of change: Available.

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OLOFA PALACE

The Palace of Oloffa of Offa, situated very close to Oba’s market is a combination of ancient and modern architectural piece. The Palace remains one of the oldest building in Offa and houses the tombs of past Oloffa who had reigned at various times in Offa. Thus affording historians the opportunity of compiling the historical past of Oloffa ruling houses.

Location/Accessibility: Located in Offa LGA and accessible by road and rail. Offa is 56km from Ilorin.

Accommodation: Available at various rates according to standard and facilities.

Time of visiting: All round the year.

Security: Available

Bureau of change: Available at the state capital.

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