The 45th edition of the FATACIL fair in Lagoa concluded on August 30, attracting more than 200,000 visitors over its ten-day duration. Despite experiencing unusually wet weather and periods of rain for the month of August, the event maintained strong public attendance.
The fair featured a diverse program encompassing agriculture, crafts, tourism, commerce, industry, gastronomy, culture, sports, and entertainment. Musical performances were held across a main stage and four secondary stages, featuring artists such as Tony Carreira, Vizinhos, Plutónio, Sara Correia, Quim Barreiros, Richie Campbell, Nininho Vaz Maia, and Os Quatro e Meia.
Luís Encarnação, the Mayor of Lagoa, described the outcome as ‘very positive,’ noting that while the visitor count is a significant achievement, the quality of the experience and the diversity of the programming are equally vital indicators of success. The 46th edition of FATACIL is scheduled to take place from August 20 to August 29, 2027.