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ARCHIVED - March 4 and 5 Almoradi hosts the National Artichoke Festival with tapas, music and more

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More than 30 free activities will revolve around the Vega Baja region of Alicante province's 'jewel of the garden' this weekend

<span style='color:#780948'>ARCHIVED</span> - March 4 and 5 Almoradi hosts the National Artichoke Festival with tapas, music and more

Almoradí is warming up to host what is considered to be one of the most gastronomic events at a regional level this weekend, the 8th edition of the National Congress of the Artichoke of Vega Baja del Segura.

An extensive program of activities has been put together for what will be the first year since the 'alcachofa' celebration was declared a Festival of Regional Tourist Interest.

On Saturday and Sunday, March 4 and 5, more than a dozen Almoradí bars and restaurants will be offering their best tapas, with the artichoke as the star product, at competitive prices. There will also be an Artichoke Craft and Local Market, with several workshops, music and children's entertainment activities.

The main stage in Plaza de la Constitución will host various 'showcookings' and talks on artichokes, allowing visitors to discover all the secrets of this product, known as the 'jewel of the garden', as well as the best ways to cook it.

Other activities include:

March 2 to 25: 'Artichoke and other Arts' exhibition at Almoradí Town Hall from 10am to 1.30pm.

Saturday March 4, from 10.30am: Children's workshops, entrance of peñas and associations with live music and DJ Javi Boss.

Saturday March 4, from 3pm: La Hornet in Concert.

Saturday March 4, 7.30pm: Musical performance by the Chirigota de Beniaján, which lands in Almoradí from the Carnival of Cádiz.

Saturday March 4 8.30pm: The popular artichoke dish tasting.

Saturday March 4, 10pm: 'Luces de neón' concert.

Sunday March 5, from 10.30am: Children's workshops and music.

Sunday March 5, from 3pm: Blacknight Rockband concert.

Image: Ayuntamiento de Almoradí

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