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Traditional Dream Factory (TDF)
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October 23-26, 2025 | Traditional Dream Factory, Abela, Portugal
The Abela Art Faire returns for its fourth edition, celebrating creativity, collaboration and cultural exchange in the heart of the Alentejo.
Organized at the Traditional Dream Factory (TDF) - a regenerative community near the village of Abela - this edition expands its vision, connecting international artists with local Portuguese traditions.
What to expect
🌍 A weekend of art, music and community
🎨 Interactive exhibitions and collective creation experiences
🧑🎨 Performances by the artists in residence during the month of October
🌿 Environmental, digital, visual and performance art
🍽️ Food from the garden to the table and local specialties
👧 Activities for children and family spaces
💃 Live music and dancing throughout the day
Free entry for all Abela neighbors
A Living Bridge Between Worlds
The Abela Art Faire is more than an exhibition - it's an invitation to co-creation. Artists, locals and visitors come together to explore the meeting points between:
International ↔ Local - artists from all over the world connect with Abela's welcoming community
Traditional ↔ Contemporary - craftsmanship meets innovation
Digital ↔ Physical - from digital art to large-scale installations in the natural landscape
Community ↔ Individual - personal expression through collective creation
✨ Join us to celebrate the beauty of connection - between people, art and nature.
👉 To find out more about the program, the participating artists and the full calendar, visit:
🔗 www.traditionaldreamfactory.com/pt/events/abela-art-faire-2025
Sun, 11 Oct · 08:00
🍂🪗🏺 October Fair and 15th Accordion and Handicrafts Festival || 2026 On October 10 and 11, come to the village of Abela and enjoy a fantastic weekend! You can count on plenty of entertainment, music, socializing, local and regional products, as well as the items the vendors have to offer! David Rosa – Live Music | From Trend to Trend Rui Matos | Maria Adelia Botelho Candeias | Daniel Matos
Tue, 20 Oct · 14:30
On October 20, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., the event “Contos Cantados” will take place, featuring Carlos Marques/Trimagisto, at the headquarters of Sporting Futebol Clube Abelense, in Abela, as part of the “Literary Fall” initiative and the CLDS-5G project. “Sung Tales” is a staged concert that reflects more than 15 years of research by performer Carlos Marques as a storyteller. It is a project that collects tales and nursery rhymes from the older generation to pass on to the younger generation. The sung concert is available for performances in theaters, libraries, and educational institutions. In addition to the show, “Contos Cantados” is also an audiobook—recently awarded the National Illustration Prize—that brings together the music of Carlos Marques and the illustrations of André da Loba. Free admission for senior citizens (CLDs 5G) and the general public
Sun, 11 Oct · 09:00
Monthly Market - Alvalade 📆 SEPTEMBER 13 📍Market and fairgrounds. Don’t miss tomorrow’s monthly market—rich in tradition and featuring fresh produce, crafts, fashion, sweets, and much more. Come visit us
Mon, 12 Oct · 08:30
Mysore practitioners 08:30-10:00 (enter by 9:00 am) Please book in advance as classes get full *Cancellations on the day or no shows is 10 Euros* The Mysore style is the traditional way of teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, as taught by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. In the Mysore class, everyone works within their own breathing rhythm and abilities; slowly growing with the practice to ensure a sustainable lifelong practice. For Beginner or those that do not know the sequence an all level class we take place from 9:30am 💕