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The 56th Catalan Countryside Fair
On August 3 and 4, the FirAgost, which brings together a large number of artisans, farmers, etc... The Catalan Countryside Fair has an average of 350 exhibitors, in which we can find:
In a fairground of more than one kilometer and a half in length and which brings together fruit exhibitors, vegetables, wines, cava, plants and gardening, herbalist, agricultural products and for agriculture, artisanal food, ceramic, baked clay, crafts, agricultural machinery, livestock, vehicles, various stands… and livestock exhibitions, horses, birds, bonsai…
Don't you have plans for this month of August? You like everything ecological, artisanal or simply exploring our local area? Then here is the perfect reason to visit Valls.
FirAgost is organised by the Valls Town Council, the Valls Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Valls Agricultural Cooperative, the DARP Regional Office, the Union of Merchants and “Unió de Pagesos” and it's totally free since it is celebrated in the wonderful streets of Valls. Full of colour and fun.
Apart from the fair, many cultural events are organised, such as human towers by the Xiquets de Valls, agricultural outreach, parade and horse-drawn pulling contests, hazelnut sack carrier contests, competition for wine and cava tasters
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Remember that this fair goes back many years. With beginnings in the year 1210, but if you want to know the history here it is: Cambra Valls.
How to get to Firagost?
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