Considered one of the oldest local fairs in the Lisbon region, the event brings together crafts, gastronomy, ethnographic entertainment, and activities for the whole family, with live music performances as a highlight.
Musical entertainment includes performances by Bélito Campos on October 16th, and Sebastião Antunes and Quadrilha on October 17th. On the second weekend, Toy will perform on October 23rd, and Kásio on October 24th, both at 10:00 PM.
The usual Ethnographic Exhibition takes place on October 24th with the participation of the Grupo Folclórico de Belas, Grupo Folclórico e Cultural da Rinchoa – Sintra, Grupo Folclórico “Os Camponeses” de Dona Maria, Rancho Folclórico “As Vendedeiras” Saloias de Sintra, and Rancho Folclórico “As Lavadeiras” do Sabugo.
A religious moment is also highlighted with a mass and procession in honor of the Patron Saint, Nossa Senhora das Mercês, starting at 4:00 PM on October 25th.
The Mercês Fair is organized by the Sintra Municipal Council, in partnership with the Parish Councils of Algueirão – Mem Martins and Rio de Mouro.
The opening hours are as follows: on October 16th and 23rd, from 5:00 PM to midnight; on October 17th and 24th, from 10:00 AM to midnight; on October 18th, from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM; and on October 25th, from 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
