Fira de la Girella

Fira de la Girella celebrates Pyrenean food and pastoral culture, led by girella, a traditional lamb and rice speciality.

Usual date and duration

Last weekend in October.

See the 2026 programme.

Where it takes place

The market and events fill Plaça del Mercadal, the old quarter, Camp de la Vila, Carrer Monestir de Lavaix and other central locations in El Pont de Suert.

Province: Lleida.

Autonomous community: Catalonia.

Events and traditions

The fair presents traditional crafts, artisan stalls and mountain farming, with girella making and tasting, and appoints the Majoral or Majorala dels Pirineus in recognition of mountain culture.

Official sources