Famalicão will revive the tradition of the Feira Grande de S. Miguel in all its splendour. Staged in the renovated Mouzinho de Albuquerque and D. Maria II squares, the initiatives will start on September 29 and continue until October 2, celebrating the agricultural activity, the traditions, uses and customs and the identity of Famalicão.
The merchants bring with them bovine and equine animals, the freshest vegetables, the tastiest eggs and the most tender chickens from their backyard, in a true journey back in time, when everything was "homemade".
Considered one of the oldest and most genuine traditions of Vila Nova de Famalicão, the S. Miguel Grand Fair is included in the celebrations of the 817th anniversary of the attribution of the charter to Vila Nova, by King D. Sancho I, counting on several moments of animation and joy, which promise to revive the customs of several centuries ago, associated to the people of Famalicão.
The Feira Franca will be held on Thursday, September 29 in the Mouzinho de Albuquerque Square, where the Cattle Competition will also be held, one of the most eagerly awaited by the region's breeders.
From September 30 to October 2, the São Miguel Market will be held at Praça D. Maria II, where farmers, artisans and taverns will be gathered with mouth-watering delicacies. During these three days, the Cattle and Equine Show will also be held at the same location.
The beauty and the equestrian art are celebrated on Saturday, October 1, in the Equestrian Gala, and on Sunday, October 2, there is the traditional Desfolhada Minhota, as well as the Charrette Parade.
PROGRAMMEThursday, September 2908h00 | Free Fair (Mouzinho de Albuquerque Square)
15h00 | Livestock Contest (Mouzinho de Albuquerque Square)
Friday, September 3010h00 | São Miguel Market - Farmers / Handicraft / Small Pubs / Organic Food and Cattle Exhibition (D. Maria II Square)
21h00 | Concentration of Mounted Horses (D. Maria II Square)
Saturday, October 110h00 | São Miguel Market - Farmers / Handicrafts / Small Pubs / Organic Food and Cattle Exhibition (D. Maria II Square)
16h00 | Traditional Singing (D. Maria II Square)
22h30 | Equestrian Gala (D. Maria II Square)
Sunday, October 210h00 | São Miguel Market - Farmers / Handicraft / Small Pubs / Organic Food and Cattle Exhibition (D. Maria II Square)
16h00 | Charrette Parade (City Streets)
17h30 | Traditional songs (D. Maria II Square)
19h00 | Minho Fair (D. Maria II Square)
The full programme of the S. Miguel Grand Fair is available for consultation
here.