Crafts, agriculture and livestock show their best pieces at the Dima fair.
Through the fair (azoka in Basque) of Dima we have the opportunity to discover the strength of what was once our only way of life, the farmhouse (baserri in Basque). Villagers and urbanites come together to exchange the best products of our land in a festive atmosphere, an atmosphere in which shepherds reclaim the need for shepherding, transhumance and herds, all under the original slogan “Without shepherds there is no paradise”.
Annually, the baserritarraz of the Biscayan town of Dima dress up to host the craft fair, agriculture and livestock of his people. A fair that is divided into two sections, crafts and agriculture on the one hand and livestock on the other. The interior of the fronton hosts the craft and livestock stalls and livestock betting on the outskirts of the fronton, outdoors.
- Schedule: 10 a.m.
- Organized by: City Council of Dima.
- Where: Frontón de Dima.
- When: Last Sunday in April.
- More information: Dima Town Hall website.
Crafts: Wood carvings, pieces made on metal and handmade toys represent most of the stalls that can be found in this section.
Agriculture: Seasonal products from the garden are mixed with products that we have throughout the year.
Livestock: Donkeys of enkarterri, latxas sheep, goats or Pyrenean cows occupy a good part of the livestock exhibition of the fair of Dima.
On the occasion of the fair of Dima, we find special events such as exhibitions related to the life of the farmhouse, a good option to soak up our culture. As you can see, it is a unique opportunity to enjoy the products of the farmhouses in the town square.
Recommended purchases:
- Basque cake: Every fair we change the stall where we buy our beloved Basque cake, although we must point out that it is difficult to find a bad Basque cake. Price: 10€.
- Artisan bread: We found a high quality artisan bread, a bread from a baserri in the same town, Dima. A young man, Xabi, told us about his personal initiative, a commitment to the rural environment that poses a difficult and hard option, but beautiful and respectful with the environment. An initiative that we love. Price: 3€.
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