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Organized by
Municipal de Castro Verde
7th Sabores do Borrego Festival
March 27–29, 2026 | Largo da Feira, Castro Verde
Castro Verde once again celebrates rural life in another edition of the Sabores do Borrego Festival!
For three days, Largo da Feira transforms into a gathering place where gastronomy, culture, and entertainment converge to create a unique experience for all visitors.
With Campo Branco lamb as the star, the festival invites you to discover traditional dishes and contemporary interpretations, highlighting the region’s products and cultural identity.
Music, cooking demonstrations, activities, and plenty of entertainment round out a program designed for all ages.
Check out the full program for the event here!
Sun, 15 Nov · 16:00
Animation, comedy (Forgotten Island), directed by Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado. 98 min. M6. Jo and Raissa, best friends, find a portal to the fantastic island of Nakali. The new DreamWorks animation.
Wed, 18 Nov · 10:30
Ourique Once Again Honors Commander Hélder Mendes with a Film Series An animated adventure for the youngest viewers, a look at contemporary Alentejo, and a cinematic portrait of Natália Correia. Three films, catering to different generations, make up this year’s edition of the Film Series in Honor of Hélder Mendes, organized by the Municipality of Ourique at the Sousa Telles Cinema-Theater. The first screening takes place on November 18 with “Dora: A Magical Adventure Under the Sea” (vp), a showing intended for preschoolers. On the 21st, “18 Holes to Paradise,” by João Nuno Pinto, hits the screen. The film is set on a farm in the Alentejo region affected by drought, where owners and workers experience the same reality from different perspectives. The screening is open to the public, admission is free, and Rui Pedro Tendinha will be present for a discussion following the screening. The series concludes on November 25 with “The Woman Who Died Standing,” by Rosa Coutinho Cabral, a cinematic essay on Natália Correia, her life, work, and influence on Portuguese culture. The screening is aimed at high school students. Three distinct films that, through cinema, continue the tribute to Hélder Mendes, a native of Ourique, filmmaker, cinematographer, and one of the pioneers of audiovisual media and television in Portugal.
Sat, 21 Nov · 10:00
Let's go forage for Serralhas and Pinheiro. Learn about their medicinal and edible properties and how to use them for our well-being
Sat, 21 Nov · 21:30
Ourique Once Again Honors Commander Hélder Mendes with a Film Series An animated adventure for the youngest viewers, a look at contemporary Alentejo, and a cinematic portrait of Natália Correia. Three films, catering to different generations, make up this year’s edition of the Film Series in Honor of Hélder Mendes, organized by the Municipality of Ourique at the Sousa Telles Cinema-Theater. The first screening takes place on November 18 with “Dora: A Magical Adventure Under the Sea” (vp), a showing intended for preschoolers. On the 21st, “18 Holes to Paradise,” by João Nuno Pinto, hits the screen. The film is set on a farm in the Alentejo region affected by drought, where owners and workers experience the same reality from different perspectives. The screening is open to the public, admission is free, and Rui Pedro Tendinha will be present for a discussion following the screening. The series concludes on November 25 with “The Woman Who Died Standing,” by Rosa Coutinho Cabral, a cinematic essay on Natália Correia, her life, work, and influence on Portuguese culture. The screening is aimed at high school students. Three distinct films that, through cinema, continue the tribute to Hélder Mendes, a native of Ourique, filmmaker, cinematographer, and one of the pioneers of audiovisual media and television in Portugal.