Festivals in O Grove
Discover the main festivals of O Grove, where the sea, food, carnival groups and local traditions fill squares, the harbour and public venues.
Local festivals in O Grove
The usual celebration of Festa do Marisco lasts about twelve days in the first half of October. The O Corgo festival site, seafront, harbour and venues across the town host seafood stalls, live cooking, the proclamation, music, folklore, crafts, sport and traditional games. The Town Council, fishermen's association, shellfish gatherers, cooks, local organisations and businesses, musicians and volunteers organise and lead the festival.
Festa do Carme
Festa do Carme is usually celebrated over several days around 16 July. Praza do Corgo, the harbour area and nearby streets host fair rides, music, religious celebrations and gatherings linked to the town's seafaring traditions. The festival committee, Town Council, parish, fishers, municipal and emergency services, traders and residents collaborate in organising the festivities.
Other events: Entroido Meco and San Martiño
Entroido Meco usually lasts about ten days in February, with xoves de comadres e compadres, a comparsas festival and route, children's fancy dress and the Gran Marcha in streets, the auditorium and sports hall. The San Martiño festival lasts three days in November and brings cultural activities, music and community gatherings to public spaces in O Grove.