Union of Parishes thanks for the success of the XIX Chestnut, Honey, and Craft Fair

The event, held last weekend in Castanheira de Pêra, brought the community together and celebrated local traditions.

Generic image of a traditional Portuguese street fair with stalls selling chestnuts, honey, and handicrafts, on a sunny day.
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Generic image of a traditional Portuguese street fair with stalls selling chestnuts, honey, and handicrafts, on a sunny day.

The Union of Parishes of Castanheira de Pera and Coentral has expressed its deepest gratitude for the enormous success of the XIX Street Fair of Chestnut, Honey, and Crafts, held on October 24 and 25, 2026, at the Praça da Notabilidade.

The event celebrated traditions, authentic flavors from the mountains, and a unique community spirit, attracting a large number of visitors and residents. The Union of Parishes highlighted the importance of collaboration from various entities and individuals for the fair's realization.
Special thanks were extended to the exhibitors, producers, and artisans for the excellence of their products, to the institutional partners Municipality of Castanheira de Pera and Prazilândia for their fundamental support, and to all the artists and groups who performed.
The lecture on the Rural World by Domingos Alves and the ShowCooking by Maria Alves were also mentioned as enriching moments. The team and volunteers of the Union of Parishes were praised for their dedication to the organization.
The fair, with the motto “Valuing what we are, protecting what we have,” demonstrated the vitality of local culture. The organization looks forward to welcoming everyone to the 20th edition next year.
Based on information from the official source: União das Freguesias de Castanheira de Pera e Coentral (28/10/2026)