Festa do Albariño facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Festa do Albariño |
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Vendima do Albariño en Cambados
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| Date(s) | First Sunday of August |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Location(s) | Cambados (Pontevedra), Spain |
The Festa do Albariño is a fun food and wine festival. It happens every year in Cambados, Galicia, Spain. This exciting event takes place during the week before the first Sunday of August. It is the oldest wine festival in Galicia. It is also the second oldest wine festival in all of Spain.
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How the Albariño Festival Started
The Festa do Albariño began in a friendly way. In 1953, two people, Bernardino Quintanilla and Ernesto Zárate, had a challenge. They wanted to find out which wine was the best from the year 1952. This challenge led to the creation of this popular festival.
What Happens at the Festa do Albariño?
Today, the festival is a very popular event. It celebrates both the special Albariño wine and the people who enjoy it. About 150,000 people come to this party every year. It is one of the most important events in the Galician festival calendar.
The Festa do Albariño has two main parts. One part is for everyone to enjoy. It includes fun musical shows and bright fireworks displays. There are also interesting exhibitions and exciting sports competitions. You can see artworks and join workshops to learn about Albariño wine. A big group wine tasting is also a popular activity.
The second part of the festival includes official events. One important event is the parade of the Capítulo Serenísimo do Albariño. This parade happens on the Sunday of the festival. It starts at the Town Council Square and ends at the Fefiñans Square.
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Vendima do Albariño en Cambados
See also
In Spanish: Fiesta del albariño para niños
