Kish Island, June 27, 2015- Deputy Director of Kish Free Zone Organization for Tourism says Kish Summer Festival will be held in July, after the holy fasting month of Ramadan ends.

Mohammad Moheb Khodaie said some exciting programs including sales festival, health festival, music concerts, family car rally as well as sports contests, will be launched during the festival.

According to the Public Relations and International Affairs Department of Kish Free Zone Organization, special plans have been drawn up to attract Iranian families to the Persian Gulf Island.

He pointed to the health festival to be held on Kish Island and said tourists will be given 50% discounts in medical services.

A family rally has also been organized as part of the summer festival, said the KFZO official.

Sponsored by HEPCO Inc, (Heavy Equipment Producing Company), the event is aimed at promoting the culture of tourism among Iranian families. The winner of the rally will receive a $132,000 Bucket Loader as the prize.

Moheb Khodaie said a computer game contest will also be held in Kish during the festival.

"The first stage of the competition will be held in summer and the second stage will start in autumn, with 80 participants from Asian countries in attendance," he added.

Special programs for children, including puppet shows, are also part of the cultural events set to be held during the festival.

PR & Int'l Affairs Department- KFZO