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Vale do Poço Fair has equestrian gala, cross-border games and cheese and wine tasting this Saturday
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Vale do Poço Fair has equestrian gala, cross-border games and cheese and wine tasting this Saturday

SAPO Notícias12 September 2026 at 06:00

The XXII Cross-Border Agricultural Fair continues this Saturday, September 12, in Vale do Poço. The event program begins at 09:00 and includes equestrian activities, herding dog demonstration, a colloquium, cross-border games, regional product tasting and musical entertainment.

The event is organized by the municipalities of Mértola and Serpa, which collaborate on this cross-border initiative. The fair runs until Sunday, thus extending for one more day beyond Saturday.

Among the scheduled activities, highlights include an equestrian gala, cheese and wine tasting, and cross-border games involving participants from both sides of the border. The herding dog demonstration and a colloquium complement the informative component of the event.

Why this matters

Readers in the Mértola and Serpa region have access to a cross-border event that promotes local agriculture and regional products, with emphasis on cheese and wine tastings. The collaboration between the two municipalities strengthens ties and fosters the local economy through this shared initiative.

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