Throughout the day, the stand of the Intermunicipal Community of Lezíria do Tejo (CIMLT), located in the Cloisters of Casa do Campino, will serve as a meeting point to present the flavors, producers, restaurants, and experiences that define Alpiarça's gastronomic and cultural identity. The program includes wine tastings, traditional dish presentations, tastings, ethnographic reenactments, promotion of tourist offerings, and showcooking moments, with the participation of local producers, companies, restaurants, and associations.
The day dedicated to Alpiarça will feature various activities, such as the Minoc Wine Tasting (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM), the presentation of the traditional dish "Cachola" by Restaurante O Calhambeque (12:30 PM), and a Sorbet Tasting by the company Tribe (5:00 PM). There will also be a Casa Paciência Wine Tasting (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM) and the presentation of a typical dish by Restaurante Tasca do Carril (6:00 PM), followed by a Wine Tasting from Quinta da Atela and Quinta da Lagoalva (6:00 PM - 8:00 PM).
In terms of traditions and cultural heritage, the Ethnographic Reenactment "Sabores da Matança" (6:45 PM) by the Ethnographic Group of Dances and Songs of Alpiarça - Albandeio stands out. The municipality's tourist offerings will be presented between 7:00 PM and 8:00 PM, highlighting accommodations such as Quinta da Pinheira, Pinheirinha Guest House, Mappi, and Casa Girassol.
The showcookings in the Páteo will feature traditional Alpiarça cuisine by chef Marco Rodrigues (7:00 PM) and Alpiarça Melon Pastries by pastry chef Clara Reis (8:30 PM). Cultural entertainment will be provided by the Rancho Folclórico da Casa do Povo de Alpiarça (8:30 PM).
Alpiarça's participation in the National Gastronomy Festival is seen as an opportunity to showcase the diversity of products, flavors, and traditions that characterize the municipality, bringing together different expressions of its identity. The event is supported by economic agents, producers, restaurants, and cultural associations.
The National Gastronomy Festival of Santarém, taking place from October 22 to November 1, 2026, is one of Portugal's most emblematic gastronomic events, dedicated to promoting traditional Portuguese cuisine and valuing regional products.
