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FICA Castro Daire — Festa das Colheitas

Castro Daire celebrates the harvest with decorated ox-cart parades, regional food, crafts and displays from the local economy.

WHERECastro Daire town centreCastro Daire, Viseu
ENTRYMostly freeConfirm current prices with the organiser
SETTINGMostly outdoorsCheck accessibility for individual venues
BEST FORRural traditions, regional food and families
WHAT TO EXPECT

A useful first read before you plan the day.

This is a useful event for anyone who wants to see rural traditions presented by the local community rather than staged only for tourists. The harvest parade is the obvious centrepiece, but food and craft areas make it easy to spend a longer day in town.

HIGHLIGHTS

Why people go.

  • 01Decorated ox-cart parade
  • 02Regional produce and gastronomy
  • 03Crafts and local enterprise
BEFORE YOU GO

Three practical checks.

  1. 01

    Check the parade day and route before travelling.

  2. 02

    Central streets may close or become difficult to cross.

  3. 03

    Carry cash as well as a card for smaller stalls.

DATE CHECKReviewed 17 August 2026

We checked the dates against Visit Portugal. Programmes and access can still change.

Check the current organiser information
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