Preparing for Citrus Fest 2018!

Citrus Fest is in its sixth year, and it's an opportunity for artists to get rather fruity in their work...

On the 17th-28th November, Mersin in Turkey is hosting the 6th Citrus Festival Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]

This is where artists get creative with citrus fruits and create art! For example, this giant violin made with oranges and lemons! Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]

The king of the jungle is nearly ready to go! Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]

This particular citrus enthusiast will be able to drive to the festival! Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]

Citrus fest will be taking place on November 17th, right through to the 28th. Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]

Here, artists put the finishing touches to their sculptures… Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]

It looks like Citrus fest are looking forward to being one big fruity zoo, complete with lemon giraffe. Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]

Here, we have a lemon bear with a ball, next to a lion made of oranges (still under contruction) Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]

Here, artists can are seen completing the orange hair of this giant head in preparation of the festivities… Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]

These artists prepare this impressive construction of a lion made of oranges and lemons. Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]

Someone here has built a little display, complete with a motor scooter made from lemons! Mersin, 6 October 2018 [Sezgin Pancar/Anadolu Agency]

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