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Abela Art Faire 2025

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Abela Art Faire 2025
Traditional Dream Factory (TDF)

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Traditional Dream Factory (TDF)

Saturday 25 October – Sunday 26 October

12:00–17:00

15 euro

Traditional Dream Factory

Abela

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📅 Thursday 23 – Sunday 26 October, 2025

📍 Traditional Dream Factory, Abela, Portugal

Now in its 4th edition, the Abela Art Faire returns to the village of Abela, uniting international artists and the local community through art, nature, and collaboration.

Throughout October, artists from around the world are in residence at Traditional Dream Factory, creating works that connect people, places, and stories.

✨ What to Expect

A weekend of exhibitions, performances, workshops, music, and a vibrant community market — all celebrating creativity and connection in rural Portugal.

🎨 Program

Thursday, Oct 23

17:00–18:00 Welcome & Tour

20:00–21:30 Opening Circle

Friday, Oct 24

11:00 Exhibitions open

14:30–17:00 Collective Canvas Splash

16:00-17:00 Wild ceramics with Tamar (make your own Amulet)

17:00–18:00 Land & Installation Tour

20:30 Goddess Dance Performance with Aysha

Saturday, Oct 25

11:00 - 16:00 Community market + live music by Luca (Bossa nova) and Theo (folk flute)

The market is indoors so come rain or shine! More info on our website under events

14:00 - 15:30 Clowning workshop for adults with Ron (in English)

16:00 - 17:00 Inner Dance Workshop with Miguel

16:00 - 00.00 - Party with DJs Katya, Sera Luz, Iaindub, Dylangelo, Tias. (Entry on donation)

🚗 Please Park your car in Abela and walk to TDF

Sunday, Oct 26

10:00–17:00 Join aquarelle painting with Charles

18:00–20:00 Final Installation Tour + Fire Ceremony for Marcos Moccero’s piece

🎟️ Tickets

Day tickets from 15€, full 4-day pass 50€.

Saturday Market is free (11:00–16:00).

Abela residents join for free every day.

💛 More info & tickets:

traditionaldreamfactory.com

📩 space@traditionaldreamfactory.com

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