Santa Iria New Fair

The Feira Nova de Santa Iria takes place in Ourém, at the António Teixeira City Park and the Municipal Exhibition Centre, and is a gathering that brings together tradition, culture, gastronomy, trade and entertainment. More than a fair, it seeks to unite different generations to share the identity and experiences of Ourém, keeping the local customs and products alive. This is a festival designed for all ages, where local commerce and gastronomy intertwine with entertainment, celebrating what sets this community apart. Sources do not clarify how long it has been held or who organises it, but they make its purpose clear: to preserve and promote the culture and identity of Ourém.

Our Lady of Piedade is the heart of Ourém, where the administrative and symbolic pulse of the entire region beats. Born from the union of the villages of Cruz, Álamos and Castela, it is a land that has known how to grow without losing its soul, embracing modernity without turning its back on the ancient stones that give it its identity. Its greatest landmark is the Parish Church, built in the 18th century, surrounded by hermitages, chapels and monuments that invite the eye to linger. It is also a land of flavours, with particular renown for the celebrated cheese conceived by Frei Rosário. The Feira Nova Santa Iria takes place in the Parque da Cidade, a gathering point for this welcoming community that comes together around its faith and its fellowship.