The fair, which was held last year in Plaça Catalunya, is moving to Glòries due to limitations arising from the housing encampment. The market's objective is to serve as a meeting point between producers and citizens, with the new harvest olive oil as the protagonist and the incorporation of Catalan honey as this year's novelty.
For three days, visitors will be able to taste, discover, and directly purchase local products. Admission is free, and there will be activities for families, young people, and gastronomy enthusiasts, combining tastings, live cooking, and concerts with live music.
The event is promoted by the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food of the Generalitat de Catalunya, through PRODECA, with the aim of giving visibility to the olive oil and beekeeping sectors and strengthening their connection with citizens.
The market will offer a journey through the flavors and landscapes of Catalonia through extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and honey. Visitors can learn about the diversity of Catalan oils and their culinary uses, guided by cooperatives and small and medium-sized producers, with representation from the five protected designation of origin (PDO) for extra virgin olive oil from Catalonia: DOP Les Garrigues, DOP Siurana, DOP Oli Terra Alta, DOP Oli del Baix Ebre-Montsià, and DOP Oli de l’Empordà.
Honey will have its own space to showcase the work of beekeepers and the variety of honeys from the region, including the MAAC (Mel d’Apicultores i Apicultors de Catalunya) seal.
At «L’aula de l’oli i la mel» (The Olive Oil and Honey Classroom), free tastings and demonstrations will be programmed by chefs such as Pep Nogué, Gessamí Caramés, Rafel Muria, and Laia Coma, as well as the Fundació Alícia, Gemma Salvador, and Caram Caram. Additionally, «La cuina del Mercat» (The Market's Kitchen) will feature a gastronomic offering by Michelin-starred chef Fran López.
The offering will be complemented by «Els vins catalans del Mercat» (Catalan Wines of the Market) and «La barra del vi català» (The Catalan Wine Bar), including the 'espinjolament' ceremony for new wine.
Admission to the Market will be free. The opening hours will be Friday, November 20, from 12 PM to 9 PM; Saturday, November 21, from 11 AM to 9 PM; and Sunday, November 22, from 11 AM to 8 PM. More information at www.mercatolinou.cat.
