All the Fun of the Fair
Mallorca is home to an impressive variety of fairs throughout the year. These fairs offer the perfect opportunity for locals and tourists to experience the island's authentic culture.
Almost every village on the island, no matter how small, hosts a fair of some kind. Many are food and beverage themed, from the Cheese and Wine Fair to the Beer Fair, the Potato Fair and the Melon Fair.
Some only last an evening, others almost a week, but they are brimming with artisan stalls, culinary displays and food stands, traditional dancing, fun runs and traditional fun fair rides. The local fair is a significant yearly event for the village inhabitants who transform their quaint narrow streets and town square overnight into a place of celebration filled with streamers, music and laughter.
The year's first fair is the “Fira del Ram", held at Palma in February. This fair has been held annually since the 19th century and is a popular family event.
Other notable fairs throughout the year are:
February: Fira de la Flor d’Ametler at Son Servera (Almond Fair)
March: Fira del Fang at Marratxi (Terracotta Fair)
April: Feria de la Naranja (Orange Fair) at Soller
May: Fira de la Flor (Flower Fair) in Costitx, Feria del Vino (Wine Fair) at Pollensa, The Medieval Fair at Capdepera, Fira del Vi I Formatge (Cheese and Wine Fair) at Estellencs
June: Feria de la Patata (Potato Fair) in Sa Pobla
September: Feria Nocturna del Melon (Evening Melon Fair) at Vilafranca de Bonany
October: Fira de la Llampuga (Fish Fair) at Cala Ratjada
November: Fira del Esclata-sang (Wild mushroom Fair) at Mancor de la Vall, Fira d’Oli (Olive Fair) at Caimari, Fira del Arròs Pobler (Rice Fair) at Sa Pobla, Fira de Sa Mel (Honey Fair) at Llubi.
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