Leiria's pastry fair fills Mercado de Sant'Ana this weekend
Prove Leiria Doçaria runs until 11 October with local pastry stalls, demonstrations, children's workshops and music, with free entry.
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Archived 12 September 2026The municipal event offers a practical free weekend outing, but individual workshops, seating and products may have separate limits or costs.
- The event is at Mercado de Sant'Ana from 9 to 11 October.
- Entry to the fair is free.
- Saturday includes an 11:00 children's workshop, a 14:30 public-favourite contest and demonstrations from 16:00.
Saturday and Sunday programme
Saturday's programme continues through an evening performance at 21:30. Sunday includes a children's workshop at 11:00 and cooking demonstrations at 14:30 and 16:00.
The fair brings together local pastry shops and confectioners. Food purchases are separate from free admission.
Check practical details before going
Mercado de Sant'Ana is in central Leiria, where parking and event capacity can be constrained. Use the municipal agenda for any late programme change and allow time to walk from parking or public transport.
Ask stallholders about ingredients and cross-contamination if allergies matter; a regional recipe name is not a complete allergen list.
What you can do now.
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Check Leiriagenda for the latest programme.
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Plan central-city parking or public transport.
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Ask the seller directly about allergens.
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