Events & Festivals
The gastronomy calendar — food festivals, tastings, and culinary events across Portugal.
Region
Year
May 2026
Alentejo·
XXIV Feira de Doçaria Conventual e Tradicional de Portalegre
The Feira de Doçaria Conventual e Tradicional de Portalegre is one of Portugal's most celebrated events dedicated to the preservation and promotion of traditional convent sweets, a cornerstone of Portuguese culinary heritage. Held annually in the historic city of Portalegre in the Alto Alentejo region, this fair showcases the exquisite doçaria conventual that originated in Portuguese convents and monasteries from the 15th century onwards.
Mosteiro de São Bernardo, Portalegre, Alentejo
Centro·
Mercado à Moda Antiga
The Mercado à Moda Antiga is a captivating historical recreation event that takes place annually in Oliveira de Azeméis, bringing to life the traditional market that operated in the town's Praça dos Vales over a century ago. This unique cultural celebration transforms the historic center of the city into a living museum, where visitors can experience the authentic atmosphere of 19th-century Portuguese market life.
Oliveira de Azeméis, Centro
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