The Puig-reig Town Council and the Traders and Merchants Association have presented the program for the Fira de Sant Martí 2026. The commercial fair will take place on Saturday, November 7th, and Sunday, November 8th, but activities will run from November 1st to 11th, a local holiday. The Councilor for Commerce, Pol Vila, highlighted the vitality of the local business fabric and the fair's drawing power, which this year features ninety exhibitors, consolidating Puig-reig as a key commercial hub in the region.
This year sees the debut of the «La Xerrada» space, offering short talks on everyday topics such as essential oils, hearing care, ratafia production, or exercise routines. The commercial area will extend along Major and Llobregat streets with stalls featuring crafts, industry, local products, and associations. The UBIC has organized a promotional campaign with a raffle for 300 euros in gift vouchers from November 2nd to 6th.
On Saturday, November 7th, the fair opens at 10 AM with the official inauguration in Plaça de la Creu by Teresa Julió Castaño (Forn Julió) and the Orchestra of the Municipal Music School. The day will include children's workshops, a vermouth hosted by the Penya Blaugrana, a sardana dance with the Cobla Lluïsos de Taradell (150th anniversary), and itinerant performances. In the evening, a parade will precede the proclamation of the Pubillatge de Puig-reig 2026 at the Sports Pavilion, concluding with the Ball de Sant Martí featuring various groups and DJs.
Sunday, November 8th, begins with the 47th Quick Painting Contest. From 10:30 AM, the 45th Giants Gathering and parade will take place through the town's streets. In the afternoon, the Municipal Sports Pavilion will host the concert «Passejant esquirols», a tribute to the group Els Esquirols. Throughout the weekend, participants are invited to join an Instagram contest using the hashtag #santmarti26.
Preceding activities include clay giant creation workshops at the Guillem de Berguedà Library and the presentation of the poetry collection «dirVERSOS» on November 1st. On Wednesday, November 11th, the local holiday, there will be a children's cooking workshop «Masterchef» and a mass in honor of Sant Martí. Additionally, throughout November, the 35th Fòrum 10 Comunicació Conference will be held at La Sala, featuring debates with professionals such as Xavier Graset, Toni Massanés, Josep Cuní, Ariadna Oltra, and Josep Lluís Micó.
