So Vicente Festival (Festas do Concelho) 20-28 For such a small island, Madeiras festival culture is second to none. Visitors can browse through the stands representing local bookshops and Portuguese publishing houses, or take part in events including book launches for new releases, poetry sessions, literary seminars, entertainment for children as well as exhibitions and live music performances. This one-day bread fair takes place at Largo da Restaurao in the heart of Funchal on Avenida Arriaga with morning and afternoon entertainment provided by regional folklore groups. Festa do Limo (Lemon Festival) Ilha Santana The annual Lemon Festival is celebrated in the town of Santana, in the parish of Ilha. Madeira Flower Classic Auto Parade The Madeira Flower Classic Auto Parade will take place on Sunday, May 15th, at 16h30, as part of the Flower Festival celebrations.Classic vehicles beautifully decorated, and people dressed in floral costumes parade along Avenida do Mar e das Comunidades Madeirenses. Everfest stands in solidarity with the Black community and supports the fight for justice and equality. John's Pass Village & Boardwalk|12902 Village Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL | Map. So, why not do something entirely different and put your best foot forward for Earth Hour, as Funchal glimmers under the light of a thousand candles.Ocean Lava Madeira Long Distance Triathlon (dates to be announced)Put together Madeiras changeable winter climate and demanding topography and you have a world class triathlon attracting world-class competitors from all over the world. As one competitor commented It is amazing where your feet can take you! and where else in the world can you run above the clouds into a glowing and fiery new day. As part of the yearly cycle of events and competitions, Madeira's International Table Tennis Open Competition will be held in the sports pavilion of Bartolomeu Perestrelo School in Funchal.Apple Festival Ponta do Pargo 17-18Taking place in the rural village of Ponta do Pargo, in the municipality of Calheta, this event transforms apple production into a very lively and popular feast, bringing together many people from neighbouring regions. Created in 2007 in Paris by a group of trail running friends the event morphed from an urban environment to encompass towns, mountains, forests and the oceans, all providing a fantastic competition backdrop, and as one competitor said Have you flown? All three golf courses in the archipelago have hosted the event since 1993, including Santo da Serra Golf Club and Porto Santo Golf Club in recent years. This is a very lively event, and as with all Madeiran religious festivals, there are plenty of local dishes to try, live entertainment and a feeling of gratitude and hope. Trout Festival and Cider Route Santana The festival aims to promote all things relating to trout and cider, including trout fishing competitions, food tastings and traditional show cooking using trout and cider as the main ingredient and of course liberal samplings of cider, Madeira style! Activities include wine tasting, winemaking demonstrations and an exhibit of some of the tools and equipment used to cultivate and harvest the grapes, including a traditional wine press. Madeira Magic Park also organises a Halloween party for kids with a programme of exciting events. Competitors battle it out over a 2.5km open watercourse in the bay of Funchal, providing an entertaining spectator event. These two very different competitions in different locations with challenging surf, wave and open sea conditions provide the perfect setting for this very demanding event.Madeira Carnival Festivities February (Main Parade and Fun Parade) 2022 (Cancelled) One of the biggest street parties in Europe, Madeiras Carnival, evokes the riotous spirit of Rio! Visitors can enjoy great entertainment, traditional food and drink specialities.Earth Hour Funchal Race 28 Funchal will be hosting its annual Earth Hour Night Run. The 2.9 km race attracts runners from all over the island and is organised by the Athletics Association of Madeira. Madeira SUP Challenge 11-12The Madeira SUP Challenge is an International Stand Up Paddle Board competition comprising of two open sea marathons, 12km and 5km, technical and fun races and other activities all held in the beautiful bay of Funchal.Festa dos Santos Populares (Festival of the Popular Saints) 12-29 Festa dos Santos Populares is one of the most beloved festivals in Madeira. Family Fun & Festivities, Delicious Food, Blueberries, Art & Crafts, Pony Rides, Face Painting, Free Hula Hoop Contest, Strawberry Ice Cream, Free Petting Zoo, Berry Cute Baby Contest, Free Sack Races, Train Rides, Free Bean Bag Toss, Yummy Treats & Much More! The Armory Art Center is on the south end of Howard Park within walking distance of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, the Palm Beach Convention Center, Hilton West Palm Beach, and The Square West Palm Beach. This is a great opportunity to contemplate the best classic cars and motorcycles in Madeira. Festa da Cebola (Onion Festival) Canio Dedicated to the humble onion, Festa da Cebola is a charming tribute to local farmers and the agricultural produce of Canio. The Short 11km race again is excellent for those new to trail running or those who want to find out what it is all about as this event has a little of everything including running along steep footpaths(veredas) and technical descents. Biosphere Roller Skate Faial 9-10The northern town of Faial, Santana is more than just a tourist attraction; its home to one of the most adrenaline-fuelled sports around, Biosphere Roller Skating (Ribeira do Faial).

300 booths, high energy retail sales art & craft expo in the wealthy demographic of Indian River County and Vero Beach, FL along the beautiful Treasure Coast! All Rights Reserved. This event celebrates one of the most popular and widely cultivated fruits of this region 'Anona' (also known as Custard-apple or Cherimoya). Organised by the Casa do Povo Camacha, this week-long event combines sporting activities and culture, including wicker, embroidery, fashion, music, dancing, theatre and literature this festival brings together all these things, creating a unique, vibrant and wholly entertaining event.Monte Festival 14-15 Monte Festival is one of the largest religious festivals on the island. The festival aims to promote both Portuguese and International artists crossing a broad spectrum of musical genres including jazz, techo and post-rock. Held at the iconic Pestana Forum Casino, the event comprises of wine tastings, show cooking by renowned chefs as well as plenty of advice, good food and a chance to sample some of the best wines Madeiran and Portugal has to offer. Today the festival is mainly celebrated in the Old Town of Funchal especially in Rua de Santa Maria and Largo do Corpo Santo with the highlight of the celebrations being the procession in honour of So Tiago Menor finishing at the Church of Socorro, Funchal where a mass to honour the saint is held. Tuna Festival - 3-5 June (Vila Baleira Hotel Funchal) and 8-12 June (Vila Baleira Hotel Porto Santo) The Tuna Festival takes place from the 3rd to the 5th in the Vila Baleira hotel in Funchal, and from the 8th to the 12th in the island of Porto Vila Baleira hotel. Good Friday Island Tour (6aF #SantaVolta ilha) Spend Easter on Madeira Island and take part in the Good Friday Bike Tour. With a determination to be seen on the world stage, Madeiras would be Olympians train and play hard, competing in local and national events. By accessing our site, you agree to the terms of Everfest's privacy policy. Dont forget to sample a glass of ginjinha, a delicious liqueur made from Morello cherries. At few shopping centres in Madeira, kids dress up in costumes, get their faces painted and then go trick or treating from store to store. Madeira Big Game Fishing 4th JulyMadeiras warm waters are teeming with fish, and this and its steep continental shelf means that the waters attract sport fish such as Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Albacore, Big Eyed Tuna, Wahoo, Dourada and Bonito. Although the SVK race starts early in the morning, the other three races start late afternoon into the evening as runners race through the night only to experience the dawn breaking over the mountains. With a myriad of different show cooking workshops and tasting sessions, you are bound to find that one dish you will never forget. Christmas delicacies are laid out on every table as families share a final festive meal and take down Christmas decorations, traditional lapinhas and nativity scenes. Christmas & New Years Festivities 1 December 2022 to 8th January, 2023Christmas lights in Madeira 1st December to January 8th Christmas and New Year celebrations in Madeira offer a varied programme of cultural, folk and artistic events. This is for the $20 Presale Tickets for the Gulf Beaches Rotary Spring Break Waterfront Festival. This event, which started in 2008 with only 141 adventurers, has now over 2,000 participants from more than 30 different nationalities, including some notorious names from the national and international trail scene. Those who want to watch the parade from the benches along the Avenida do Mar will be able to purchase tickets at the event. The competition comprises of several events starting late afternoon with the Wheelchair 500m race, at 17:45, various children's contests at 18:00, the Health Walk/March at 19:00 and of course the principle 6km race which begins at 20:00 allowing participants to run through brightly illuminated, Christmas decorated streets. Dont forget to take home a box of home-grown onions direct from the farmer!. Typically eighteen different soups are on offer including Grandmas, cashew, yellow pumpkin, garlic and chestnut soup to name but a few. A great selection of books are available for all ages.Atlantic Festival Fireworks Contest 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2022The Atlantic Festival is an exciting annual event that combines entertainment and culture. Simply delicious! Happy Halloween 31 Being a popular holiday in the UK and North America, Halloween is also celebrated on the island of Madeira. International Museum Day 18Created in 1977 and organised by the International Council of Museums, International Museum Day is celebrated globally on the 18th of May centring its activities on a given theme. On seeing the beggars plight, he ripped his cloak in two and gave the beggar half so that he could warm himself. Your User ID or Password reset link will be sent to you. If you are mad about literature or merely want to learn then this is the place to be.Festival of Wine, Embroidery & Handicrafts of Madeira (Festival do Vinho do Bordado e do Artesanato da Madeira) (Biennial) (dates to be announced)The Festival of Wine, Embroidery & Handicrafts is a celebration of Madeiras unique crafts and winemaking traditions.