At the weekend, the neighbourhood of Mataderos becomes a great stage where the most typical Argentine customs are revived. Get ready for a great experience: you will find many craft stands, you will be tempted by typical food, you will be able to join free workshops of weaving, folk dances, guitar, Quechua language or Sikus.
First held more than 30 years ago and declared Cultural Heritage of the City by the Legislature, the “Fair of Argentine Popular Crafts and Traditions”, its full name, is the meeting point for artists proud of their origins.
There are about 700 varied stands in front of the old Mercado Nacional de Hacienda (where the cattle arrived to be controlled and sold for domestic consumption). There you can discover everything from fine silverware to mates, ponchos, blankets, gaucho big knives and leather goods.
On the stage, singing and dancing shows are presented, which vary depending on the week. In its programme, there are usually festivals in which guitar shows, typical dances, folk concerts and, on special occasions, shows of gaucho skills and sortija races are performed.
Eating well
At the fair, there are plenty of good gastronomic options! You can choose from empanadas, locro, chorizo sandwiches, grilled meat, pastries, fried cakes, tamales, among other things. In addition, in the surrounding blocks, there are several grill restaurants where you can sit down for lunch.