This year's festival serves as a call to action to protect the Maresme region's agricultural heritage. Local farmers warn that warmer winters and unpredictable rainfall are shortening the growing season, threatening the survival of traditional pea varieties that have defined the local landscape for decades.
“"Autumn, winter, and spring have become drier and warmer, causing the peas to grow too fast and altering their quality."
Beyond the culinary menus, the event features cultural exhibitions at the Fundació Palau and the 36th 3 Viles Popular Race on March 22. The initiative aims to support local producers and ensure that the 'green gold' of Caldes remains a staple of Catalan gastronomy.
