Events in Faro during 2012

Find here information about events in Portugal and its cities. Participate in the festivities and celebrations organised by the city of Faro, where you will be travelling to and learn more about the locals as well as their culture.

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Here you will not only find information about the city of Faro but also useful and resourceful tips on the most popular events in Faro.

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In Faro you may find events to suit all ages and tastes and the most perfect part is that they are easily accessible with your car hire. While visiting Faro for business or pleasure, there is always time for you to immerse yourself in the festivals in Faro, that might take place just nearby.
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February

Carnival in Loulé – This Faro festival is a lively three day carnival of fabulous floats and colourful processions.

August

Folk Faro – This international five day festival in Faro incorporates folklore, parades, theatre performances and more.
Festival do Marisco in Olhao – This Faro festival is a primary seafood show combined with concerts and dancing. (www.festivaldomarisco.com)

April

Flower Torches Festival in Sao Bras de Alportel – This important annual religious event in Faro sees proceedings unfold on Easter Sunday. ’Hallelujah’ is cheered as men carry flower decorated torches through the streets of the city and then leave them by the church for the priest to walk over.
Liberation day (25th April) - An historic day in the history of Portugal as this Faro event commemorates the termination of dictatorship in 1974.

September

Festas do Concelho – Faro’s upgrade to the ‘status of city’ is honoured by this annual festival in Faro.

May

International Biker Festival – Lovers of motor bikes are welcomed to this annual event in Faro to participate in the many activities that take place.

October

Saint Irene's Fair – The Largo de Sao Francisco area hosts this ten day festival in Faro to commemorate this Saint. Colourful displays and stalls take place combined with entertainment.

June

Feira de Arte e Artenasanato – An interesting arts and crafts fair exhibiting local handicrafts is staged at this annual event in Faro.

November

All Saints' Day – This annual Faro festival is remembered by parades and partying well into the night.

July

Faro Book Fair (end of July until beginning of August) – Manuel Bivar Gardens and Faro’s marina are the settings for this annual book event in Faro. Featuring book signings, stalls selling books at a discount price, music, theatre and other activities. An exciting event not to miss.

December

Independence Day (1st December) – A huge celebration in and around the city for this annual Faro event, culminating in a breathtaking showcase of fireworks.