The 32nd edition of the Bonavista April Fair has closed its doors with a very positive balance after registering a massive turnout. The fairgrounds of the Tarragona neighborhood welcomed thousands of visitors who enjoyed the cultural and recreational programming during the days of celebration.
It brushed 60,000 visitors the event held in Tarragona despite having one less day of programming than in the previous edition. This figure confirms the consolidation of the event as one of the festive benchmarks of the province.
Peak attendance on the weekend
The moments of greatest public concentration occurred during Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening. The Tarragona Urban Guard deployed a specific security device to guarantee order and coexistence within the royal enclosure.
"to the essential involvement of the entities, stallholders and the entire municipal human team" - Montse Adan, president of Mercats de Tarragona
Montse Adan publicly thanked the effort made by all the agents involved in the organization. The head of Mercats de Tarragona stressed that the city has once again enjoyed "a multitudinous fair, full of tradition, culture, and a good atmosphere".
Gastronomic and musical success
The culinary offering stood out for the excellent reception of the red shrimp from Tarragona among attendees. The stalls combined this proposal with a wide gastronomic variety that satisfied the demand of visitors.
The musical performances focused the public's attention during the party nights. The artists Alba Bioque and Paula Domínguez were some of the most applauded on the stages of the venue.
Various participating entities valued the development of the day with satisfaction. The Guild of Fair Vendors highlighted that the combination of attractions and festive atmosphere continues to be a key factor of success.
"a massive fair, full of tradition, culture, and good atmosphere" - Montse Adan, president of Mercats de Tarragona
The House of Andalusia of Tarragona and province highlighted the sustained growth of a lively event with great following. From the Bandera Negra stand, they also highly valued the edition due to the high attendance and the quality of the performances.
Sustainability gained ground with the consolidation of the use of reusable cups. This measure was well received by the public and was integrated naturally into the fair's dynamics.
The human team involved worked during intense days to guarantee the correct development of the Fair. Their work allowed the good atmosphere to be maintained until the definitive closing of the edition.