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Ethnographic display Camacha de ontem-Madeira de sempre (Yesterday’s Camacha – All time Madeira)

Visit Madeira — Tue, 16 May 2023 10:37:43 +0000

Would you like to see a unique event which discloses and replicates the rich Madeiran traditions and gastronomy through the recreation of an ethnographic village? Then, head to the parish of Camacha.

The ethnographic display “Camacha de Ontem – Madeira de Sempre”, held on July 18th and 19th, allows visitors to experience the cultural traditions which are still strong and alive, from wickerwork, to agricultural activities, traditional costumes, folklore, pastoralism, gastronomy, as well as other popular ethnographic aspects, thus recreating the cultural richness of the parish of Camacha.

The Ethnographical Parade, which takes place on 18 July, at 5.30pm, is an event that contributes authentically to the dissemination of the town’s cultural traditions, which are portrayed by the six folklore groups and various institutions that organise this annual cultural event.

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Regional Banana Show

Visit Madeira — Thu, 18 May 2023 15:21:07 +0000

From the 25th to the 26th of July, the parish of Madalena do Mar, in the municipality of Ponta do Sol, organizes a show which honours one of the most important and emblematic products of Madeiran agricultural production: the banana from Madeira.
Pay a visit to this sunny town and take part in the celebrations in honour of this delicious fruit which, in Madeira, has an even more special flavour.

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Machico Gastronomic Week

Visit Madeira — Thu, 18 May 2023 15:30:12 +0000

Already in its 39th edition, the Machico Gastronomic Week is, as such, a set festivity within the itinerary of the summer festivities of Madeirans.
This event, which is organised by the Machico City Hall, has as its main objective the promotion of regional gastronomy, with particular focus to the delicacies of this municipality located to the east of Madeira Island.

And if on the one hand, a lot of attention goes to the food and drink stalls, on the other, the entertainment programme attracts many visitors to the Municipality of Machico so as to attend concerts and shows which bring great names in national music to Madeira.

Don’t miss the opportunity to visit this festive municipality.

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Black Scabbardfish Festival

Visit Madeira — Thu, 18 May 2023 15:33:33 +0000

The bay of Câmara de Lobos annually hosts the Black Scabbardfish Festival, an event which is organised by the Câmara de Lobos Parish Council and which is, in fact, a great and enjoyable festival dedicated to the promotion of one of the most typical Madeiran gastronomic specialities. Combining fun and gastronomy, at the Black Scabbardfish Festival everyone is invited to participate in various activities such as show cookings, music and dance shows, among other activities which divulge a little about the fishing activity of the municipality and convey the gastronomic potential of this fish.

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Caniço Gastronomy

Visit Madeira — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 01:39:06 +0000

Caniço’s Gastronomy Festival takes place in the centre of Caniço every year. It features several stalls, each representing a local restaurant, with the main goal of promoting local and regional cuisine.
In addition to good food, music and street entertainment are also guaranteed in this cultural event that attracts thousands of visitors every year.

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Regional Fig, Prickly Pear and Honey Display

Visit Madeira — Tue, 16 May 2023 11:02:02 +0000

The event, which is organized by Casa do Povo da Fajã da Ovelha (Fajã da Ovelha Community Centre), aims at highlighting the characteristic aspects of the parish, such as the type of fruits produced, by organizing gastronomic tastings including the prickly pear, figs and honey. The event also includes entertainment as well as food and drink stalls.

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Grape and Farmer Festival

Visit Madeira — Thu, 18 May 2023 15:38:17 +0000

Living up to the fact that it is nicknamed the “land of wine” in Madeira, the Porto da Cruz Community Centre annually organizes the Grape and Farmer Festival.
This dynamic event seeks to value farmers, with the aim of promoting new ways of marketing and producing grapes, as well as sharing knowledge about wine production in general.
On the 5th and 6th September, during the grape harvest season, this parish with a strong winemaking tradition invites everyone to participate in the festivities which includes, among many others activities, an ethnographic parade alluding to the customs of Porto da Cruz.

In addition to this, the food and drink stalls, as well as the music entertainment, are two constants in this cheerful festival!

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Apple Festival

Visit Madeira — Thu, 18 May 2023 15:43:11 +0000

The annual rural event, the Apple Festival, takes place from the 19th to the 20th of September.
Organised by the Ponta do Pargo Community Centre, this festival usually gathers many agriculturists from various neighbouring locations.

The producers gather in the parish of Ponta do Pargo and transform the production and harvesting of the apple into a very lively and well-known festival.

This celebration also has a full and vibrant music line-up which includes folk groups, regional bands and even renowned national artists.

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XXXIX Apple Festival

Visit Madeira — Mon, 09 Sep 2024 16:29:46 +0000

This popular event aims to promote the regional apple and its derivatives. The program includes entertainment, cooking, folklore, tastings, and workshops.
It is also possible to watch the traditional apple crushing live.

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Sea and Fisherman Fair

Visit Madeira — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:26:11 +0000

The Caniçal Community Centre organizes the annual fair which celebrates the fishing activity and rekindles the past memories of its people.
The Sea and Fisherman Fair is a recreational and gastronomic event which seeks to promote the social, cultural and economic aspects of the parish, as well as promote activities which are directly or indirectly related to the sea.
Don’t miss this opportunity to visit Caniçal and, above all, enjoy and delight yourself with the gastronomic specialities to be found in this parish, namely fish and seafood.

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Traditional Christmas Delicacies Display

Visit Madeira — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:14:01 +0000

The Boaventura Community Centre organizes the Traditional Christmas Delicacies Display, with the aim of promoting and boosting seasonal products.

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