The Anoia has a calendar of its own: festes majors, fairs, markets, seasonal food and traditions lived as a family. A short guide, sorted by season.
The popular festivals of the Anoia are not tourist set dressing: they are how the villages celebrate their year. Here are the strongest seasons and the keys to live them as a neighbour, not as a passer-by.
Indicative calendar. Exact dates vary by municipality each year. Confirm with the village town hall or ask us at check-in.
December and January bring living nativities, carolling, Christmas markets and Sant Esteve (26 December), the traditional day for cannelloni made from leftovers. A great time to discover Catalan holiday cooking.
February fills villages with comparses, parades and dances. Sant Antoni (17 January) keeps in some towns the blessing of animals and the Tres Tombs, with horses and decorated carts.
On 23 April, Sant Jordi fills the streets with books and roses. On the night of 23 June, Sant Joan marks the solstice with bonfires and street parties. Two days when the whole town is outside.
Every town has its festa major in summer: orchestras, giants, castellers, sardanes, open-air concerts and communal dinners. Ask which one falls near your dates; they are usually the most beautiful nights of the year.
October and November bring the wine harvest, the castanyades (panellets, roasted chestnuts, sweet potato), autumn markets and the festival of Tots Sants. A great time for quiet visits and seasonal cooking.
The calçot season runs from late January to March. In the Anoia and the Penedès it is the gastronomic event: embers, romesco sauce and long table talks. At Can Robira we host open and private days; check our agenda.
Eating is part of the festival. These are the recipes you'll see again and again at the right date:
The trick is to skip the main square. The best moments of a festa major happen in the smaller events: the cercavila through the old town, the morning castellers performance, the afternoon concert in a casal courtyard, the open neighbourhood dinner. Ask the village town hall for the programme, or at the village bar the day before. If you're staying at Can Robira, we'll guide you at check-in too.
We connect with the local calendar whenever it makes sense: calçotades in season, summer aperitifs, snail feasts, tastings and one-off celebrations. We don't imitate village festivals — we complement them. To know what's on the dates you're coming, check our agenda.
Festes majors cluster in July, August and early September. Each village has its own in a different week. Tell us your possible dates and we'll tell you which villages are celebrating those days.
Yes, almost all have family programming: parades with giants, workshops, kids' shows and morning games. Street parties and concerts start late, so for small children stick to morning and afternoon events.
The popular festivals are free and open. Some communal dinners and activities require tickets days in advance; the town hall or organising casal handles them. For accommodation, book early: festes majors fill the area.
Many events move to indoor casals or are rescheduled. In summer, festivities live more at night than during the day, precisely because of the heat. Bring water, a hat and comfortable shoes if you're with kids.
Browse the agenda of festivals, fairs and popular events near Can Robira. Filter by town and by date so you don't miss the festa major that falls during your stay.
See the full agendaRelated articles from the Can Robira blog.
Waterfalls, medieval towers, the wine country of Penedès and Montserrat. A selection of walks within easy reach of the farmhouse, ordered by difficulty and with practical advice.
Read articleHuman towers, festes majors, stick dancing, calçotades and vermut: the Anoia comarca has a remarkably lively festive calendar. This is the guide to making sure you don't miss what matters.
Read articleA practical selection of restaurants in the Anoia and surrounding area where you can eat well without any nasty surprises. From village dining rooms to honest Italian kitchens, ordered by proximity to Can Robira.
Read articleSalts d'Aigua, torres de vigía, Penedès vinícola y Montserrat: rutas para todos los niveles a un paso de la masía.
Read articleDiscover all the guides, stories and practical tips from the Can Robira blog about Montserrat, the Anoia and the Penedès.
Go to the blogCan Robira is a few kilometres from several villages with strong festes majors. Ask about availability for your dates and we'll tell you what's on those days.
