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Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas from June 19 to 28 at Alto das Covas
Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas from June 19 to 28 at Alto das Covas
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Azores Crafts Fair – Santo Cristo, May 8-14 at Portas do Mar
Azores Crafts Fair – Santo Cristo, May 8-14 at Portas do Mar
Secretaria Regional da Juventude, Habitação e Emprego
Applications for Handicrafts Incentive System open until March 31
Applications for Handicrafts Incentive System open until March 31
June 18, 2026
Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas from June 19 to 28 at Alto das Covas
May 5, 2026
Azores Crafts Fair – Santo Cristo, May 8-14 at Portas do Mar
March 4, 2026
Applications for Handicrafts Incentive System open until March 31
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Nota de Imprensa
June 18, 2026
Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas from June 19 to 28 at Alto das Covas
The Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas will take place from June 19 to 28 June at Alto das Covas in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira Island, as announced by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores (CADA). Products from 29 Craft Production Units (UPAs) will be on display and for sale, including 14 UPAs with products certified under the "Azores Handicrafts" collective brand. Weaving, home textiles, ceramics, corn husk crafts, wooden toys and ethnographic miniatures, marquetry, embroidery, lace, glasswork, costume jewellery and crafts using synthetic materials, amongst others, are some of the craft sectors featured at the event. The Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas, annually held by CADA, is open daily from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission is free. This edition will showcase the first phase of the redesign of the exhibition stands for the “Azores Crafts Fair” concept. This marks the continued investment by the Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, in the craft sector, specifically through public financial, material and logistical support for the production, promotion and marketing of craft products. The renovation of the exhibition stands opens up new exhibition opportunities and further enhances the appeal of the craft products on display and on sale at the fair. Every year, the Azores Crafts Fair tours the Region’s main summer festivities. The season for these local craft fairs begins in May, alongside the Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities in Ponta Delgada. After the Sanjoaninas, the cycle of fairs continues with the Velas Cultural Week on São Jorge Island, from July 1 to 6; the Calheta Festivities, also on São Jorge Island, from July 10 to 14; the Praia Festivities on Terceira Island, from August 1 to 11; and the Sea Week on Faial Island, from August 1 to 10. Also in August, the Azores Crafts Fair will take place during the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities on Graciosa Island, from August 7 to 12, and the Whalers’ Week on Pico Island, from August 25 to 31. It will close with the Christmas Fair from November 27 to December 1 on the island of São Miguel.
June 18, 2026
Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas from June 19 to 28 at Alto das Covas
The Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas will take place from June 19 to 28 June at Alto das Covas in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira Island, as announced by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, through the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores (CADA). Products from 29 Craft Production Units (UPAs) will be on display and for sale, including 14 UPAs with products certified under the "Azores Handicrafts" collective brand. Weaving, home textiles, ceramics, corn husk crafts, wooden toys and ethnographic miniatures, marquetry, embroidery, lace, glasswork, costume jewellery and crafts using synthetic materials, amongst others, are some of the craft sectors featured at the event. The Azores Crafts Fair – Sanjoaninas, annually held by CADA, is open daily from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Admission is free. This edition will showcase the first phase of the redesign of the exhibition stands for the “Azores Crafts Fair” concept. This marks the continued investment by the Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment, in the craft sector, specifically through public financial, material and logistical support for the production, promotion and marketing of craft products. The renovation of the exhibition stands opens up new exhibition opportunities and further enhances the appeal of the craft products on display and on sale at the fair. Every year, the Azores Crafts Fair tours the Region’s main summer festivities. The season for these local craft fairs begins in May, alongside the Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities in Ponta Delgada. After the Sanjoaninas, the cycle of fairs continues with the Velas Cultural Week on São Jorge Island, from July 1 to 6; the Calheta Festivities, also on São Jorge Island, from July 10 to 14; the Praia Festivities on Terceira Island, from August 1 to 11; and the Sea Week on Faial Island, from August 1 to 10. Also in August, the Azores Crafts Fair will take place during the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities on Graciosa Island, from August 7 to 12, and the Whalers’ Week on Pico Island, from August 25 to 31. It will close with the Christmas Fair from November 27 to December 1 on the island of São Miguel.
Nota de Imprensa
May 5, 2026
Azores Crafts Fair – Santo Cristo, May 8-14 at Portas do Mar
The 2026 edition of the Azores Crafts Fair, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment through the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores (CADA), kicks off on Friday, May 8, as part of the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities in Ponta Delgada. This edition marks the beginning of the new season of local crafts fairs associated with the Region's main summer festivities. It will feature 56 artisans from several islands of the archipelago, who will showcase works from a variety of traditional craft areas, such as plant fibres, embroidery, lace, whale bone, fish scales, "lapinha" (sea-themed) nativity scenes, jewellery, paper, figurative ceramics, wood, glass, figurines, shells, toy making and cake production, confectionery and sweets and honey production, amongst others. The craft works and sectors on display will include products registered under the “Azorean Handicrafts" collective brand from 23 Craft Production Units (UPAs), with five of them also bearing the Geographical Indication (GI) certification. These units will be presenting their Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres registos (representations) bearing the GI seal for the first time at this event. The Azores Crafts Fair - Santo Cristo 2026 will be part of the Azores Industry, Trade and Services Fair (FICSA), an initiative organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ponta Delgada. It will take place at the Alameda Pavilhão do Mar in Portas do Mar. The event will be open from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. on May 8; from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. on May 9, 10, 11 and May 14; and from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on May 12 and 13. The Azores Crafts Fair cycle will then continue with the Sanjoaninas Festivities, on Terceira Island, from June 19 to 28; the Praia Festivities, on Terceira Island, from July 31 to August 9; and the Sea Week, on Faial Island, from July 31 to August 9. Also in August, the Azores Crafts Fair will be at the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities, on Graciosa Island, from August 6 to 11, and at Whalers’ Week, on Pico Island, from August 24 to 30, closing with the Christmas Fair from December 4 to 8, on São Miguel Island. The crafts week organised by CADA as part of the Velas Cultural Week on the island of São Jorge will take place from July 2 to 5. The event will feature a local market, various workshops and guided tours of local craft workshops. From June 27 June to July 5, Azorean Handicrafts will be represented at the International Crafts Fair (FIA) in Lisbon.
May 5, 2026
Azores Crafts Fair – Santo Cristo, May 8-14 at Portas do Mar
The 2026 edition of the Azores Crafts Fair, promoted by the Regional Secretariat for Youth, Housing and Employment through the Crafts and Design Centre of the Azores (CADA), kicks off on Friday, May 8, as part of the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities in Ponta Delgada. This edition marks the beginning of the new season of local crafts fairs associated with the Region's main summer festivities. It will feature 56 artisans from several islands of the archipelago, who will showcase works from a variety of traditional craft areas, such as plant fibres, embroidery, lace, whale bone, fish scales, "lapinha" (sea-themed) nativity scenes, jewellery, paper, figurative ceramics, wood, glass, figurines, shells, toy making and cake production, confectionery and sweets and honey production, amongst others. The craft works and sectors on display will include products registered under the “Azorean Handicrafts" collective brand from 23 Craft Production Units (UPAs), with five of them also bearing the Geographical Indication (GI) certification. These units will be presenting their Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres registos (representations) bearing the GI seal for the first time at this event. The Azores Crafts Fair - Santo Cristo 2026 will be part of the Azores Industry, Trade and Services Fair (FICSA), an initiative organised by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ponta Delgada. It will take place at the Alameda Pavilhão do Mar in Portas do Mar. The event will be open from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. on May 8; from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. on May 9, 10, 11 and May 14; and from 6 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on May 12 and 13. The Azores Crafts Fair cycle will then continue with the Sanjoaninas Festivities, on Terceira Island, from June 19 to 28; the Praia Festivities, on Terceira Island, from July 31 to August 9; and the Sea Week, on Faial Island, from July 31 to August 9. Also in August, the Azores Crafts Fair will be at the Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres Festivities, on Graciosa Island, from August 6 to 11, and at Whalers’ Week, on Pico Island, from August 24 to 30, closing with the Christmas Fair from December 4 to 8, on São Miguel Island. The crafts week organised by CADA as part of the Velas Cultural Week on the island of São Jorge will take place from July 2 to 5. The event will feature a local market, various workshops and guided tours of local craft workshops. From June 27 June to July 5, Azorean Handicrafts will be represented at the International Crafts Fair (FIA) in Lisbon.