Fiestas of Regional Gastronomic Interest in Asturias.
The declaration of tourist interest means that the festival benefits from regional resources and is part of the promotion channels of the Government of the Principality and the Regional Tourism Society.
Gastronomic Festival of the Turnips of La Foz de Morcín
The Days are organized by the Brotherhood of Friends of the Nabos, brothers who promote the popularization and consumption of turnips and their traditional elaboration.
During the festivities of San Antón, patron saint of Foz de Morcín, this gastronomic festival is celebrated every year. Morciniegos and visitors gather around the local tablecloths to ritually give a good account of this traditional dish of Asturian gastronomy. The menu consists of: pot of turnips with compango (chorizo, black pudding...), Afuega'l Pitu cheese and artisan casadielles. It is the January 17.
Festivals or Gastronomic Days of San Martín del Rey Aurelio
[1] Gastronomic Days of the Turnips in Sotrondio
They are celebrated in the town of Sotrondio on November 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, coinciding with the celebration of the patron saint festivities in honor of San Martín de Tours. Organized by the local celebration society with the collaboration of the City Council Department of Culture.
The gastronomic menu: the pot of turnips with a chorizo sausage, blood sausage, pork rib and head; serving of tripe, second course, and cassadilla, for dessert, complete the menu, served with red wine or cider.
[2] Gastronomic Days of Les Cebolles Fillings in El Entrego
It coincides with the festival of San Andrés, the last weekend of november. These days of the Stuffed Onions, the most international dish and that has played the role of gastronomic ambassador of the municipality more times, is celebrated in the town of El Entrego. Good onions, stuffed with tuna, and accompanied by tripe, as a main course, and casadiellas for dessert. Strong menu.
Festival of the Sardine in Candás
The Sardine Festival is held as part of the San Félix festivities in early August , the patron saint of Candás. Since the 70s, it has become a quintessential summer event, with thousands of attendees consuming some 5.000 kilos of oily fish. Visitors can enjoy grilled sardines prepared by each of the participating restaurants at affordable prices. One of these restaurants is also awarded the "Golden Sardine," a prize given by a public jury to the restaurant that best prepares sardines at the festival.
Feast of San Marcos, feast of Picadillo and Sabadiego de Noreña
The charcuterie guild of the town created this festival back in the 80s to honor their patron saint, Saint Mark, and it has since become a very popular celebration. The occasion is used to name the senior charcuterie makers of the County and to award the County of Noreña National Journalism Prize. It takes place on April 25th.
Cabrales Cheese Contest in Cabrales
It's one of the most traditional cheese festivals on the Iberian Peninsula, and in a single day, over three tons of Cabrales cheese are sold. Master cheesemakers come from Sotres, Tielve, Asiego, Oceño, Rozagas, Berodia, and other villages. Held on the last Sunday of August in Arenas de Cabrales, it's an event that cheese lovers shouldn't miss.
Cabrales Cheese Contest
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Vintage of Cangas del Narcea
It has been celebrated continuously since 2002 on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday immediately preceding October 12th . The festivities revolve around wine, a product deeply rooted in the area. In addition to a winemaking tradition spanning some one thousand years, it is worth noting that Cangas del Nancea is the only place in Asturias where wine is produced, and its consumption far exceeds that of cider.
The wine of the Land of Cangas
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