traditional escapes and parties for the weekend

They spent extra long weekends from Easter and May 1, but in many destinations the Traditional Festival Calendar Continue with proposals that attract premises and visitors.

In Several towns and cities in the province of Buenos Aireslocal production, the traditions that give identity and their own flavors are a reason for celebration every year.

And a good excuse to take advantage of, plan a getaway and visit the place, either on a walk for the day or for the weekend.

Here, A guide with some of the celebrations that will take place this weekend

On Saturday 10, at 10 in the morning, the Station It will be the scene of the Chakana party, with free admission.

There will be artisan artisans, artistic shows, original roots and local producers (www.instagram.com/municipalcospaz)

This year the party has a special dye in Mercedes. With the motto “25 years making the world’s largest fried cake”on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11, from 10 in the morning, the Independence Municipal Park will be filled with identity and tradition, in addition to numerous activities for the public.

Admission for over 12 years costs $ 4,000. Retirees, $ 2,000. The parking is paid apart (tourism.mercedes.gob.ar).

Live musicdances, shows, Entrepreneurs Fairphotographic contest, institutional canteens and the arrival of the regularity race “Ruta del Caldén” to celebrate the anniversary on Sunday, May 11 from 10 in the morning at Lola Mora Park.

The entrance is free (www.instagram.com/municipalityadolfoalsina).

The property of the Railroad Station Cultural Galpon It will be the scene of this party that will take place on Sunday 11, at 10, with free admission.

The proposals include masterclass with the “Gross Kitchen” Yeti, Live Gastronomic Show with Patricio Latorre and Eduardo Rosa, cooking and nutrition talks, carved from the San Lorenzo neighborhood, folkloric ballets and musical shows, traditionalist parade and guided tours.

In addition, they promise to share “The biggest sandwich in the world” with the participation of local elaborators (www.instagram.com/albertiturismo).

Folk dances, Tribute to Soda Stereocrafts, presence of entrepreneurs, gastronomy and infallible homemade cupcakes On Sunday 11, from 10 in the morning, at the Gomez Station site.

Admission is free (www.instagram.com/brandsen.municipal).

On Sunday 11, at 10, the Japanese Association of Florencio Varela (Av. Eva Perón 7215 – Ex Sarmiento) will be the scene of this traditional festival which will begin with the traditional “Rajio Taisou” (morning gymnastics), in charge of students of the Japanese school.

In addition, the Japan trio experimento musical group will be presented, which Fuse Japanese and Western instruments interpreting traditional songs and melodies of anime and pop culture; The UTA (song) group of the Japanese Association of Florencio Varela, and Pfango, music band that mixes styles such as hip hop, rock, eastern native music and other parts of the world.

The general entrance will be a contribution bonus of $ 5,000. Retirees, 50% discount. Children under 10, people with disabilities (with companion) and veterans of Malvinas (presenting a document that accredits it), will have free admission. With the entrance it is collaborated with the municipal kindergarten No. 12, Malvinas and Pizzurno (www.instagram.com/varelamatsuri).

On Sunday 11, from 11 in the morning, the Mass will be held in the San Miguel Arcángel chapel, there will be a procession and then the food patios with typical gastronomy stalls and foodtruck, in addition to the sample of artisans and entrepreneurs.

At 14 the “Hugo Bazzano” school band will be presented, at 14.30 it will be the turn of the protocol act and then there will be traditional dances (www.olavarria.gov.ar/colonia-nievas-festeja-su-147o-Anniversary).

On Sunday 11, from 10 to 17, in different spaces of San Mayol, there will be activities to celebrate the festivities. .

Mass, procession, opening act, lunch with canteen, artisan and entrepreneurs, sample of institutions and shows (www.instagram.com/turismo.tresarroyos).

Flavors, music and tradition with a wide variety of homemade empanadas made at the time: This will be the axis of this party with free admission that will take place on Sunday, May 11 from 11 in this town in the Saladillo party.

There will be Three varieties of empanadas: fried meat, for those who seek flavor and crocancy; Baked meat, in its most traditional version, and the classic sweet empanadas, ideal to close lunch with something tempting.

“It is the second time that institutions meet to organize this party. Last year we sold 2,000 empanadas, but as the previous edition was a real success, this year we will double production and We will prepare 4,000. The idea arose at a meeting between the six organizing institutions, and this is what the people chose as a symbol of identity and representation, “said Guillermo Monetti, municipal delegate.

The agenda also contemplates a shot of period objects, presentation of live bands, dances, artisans and food truck (www.instagram.com/munisaladillo).