In the days 7, 8 and 9 March 2025, Magalhães Lima Square, in the parish of the fat head, It will be the scene of the 11th edition of the Silarca Festival of Mushroom, an event that has been affirmed as one of the greatest symbols of promoting culture and natural resources in the region.
Organized by the Parish Council of Cabeça Gorda, The festival is a platform to publicize the richness of local wild resources, with a special focus on the Ponderosa Amanita Mushroom - SILARCA, a unique species that gives the event since its creation in 2014.
This festival not only celebrates regional biodiversity, but it also seeks to involve the community in an educational and gastronomic way, promoting awareness about the importance of preserving and sustainable use of natural resources. In each edition, The event has grown in number of visitors and relevance, becoming a meeting point for experts, producers and enthusiasts of gastronomy and mycology.
The SILACA Festival of the Mushroom 2025 presents a varied and stuffed program of activities for all ages. Beyond the traditional little bulls, that will offer a wide range of mushroom dishes, Visitors will be able to participate in showcookings and workshops with chefs and experts in the field. The festival will also include a guided mycological ride, Conferences on Biodiversity and Environmental Preservation, Lectures on the use of mushroom in gastronomy, and a regional product market that will reflect the best of local production. Another prominent moment will be the traditional mycological with, where it will be possible to purchase the certified SILARCAS, highlighting the work of the “casters†of the region, whose sustainable and responsible practices are essential for the conservation of the species. We believe that SILACA MUSHAL FESTIVAL 2025 It will be an important milestone for the Fat Head parish and the municipality of Beja.
This event not only reinforces local identity, but it also projects the region on the national scene, attracting visitors, Promoting tourism and boosting the local economy and according to the Parish Council “The SILACA Festival of the Mushroom consolidates itself as a true celebration of biodiversity, culture and tradition of our land â€.
Festival Ambassador
Bruno Ferreira, actor, announcer, Humorist and Natural Writer of Beja, It remains the ambassador of the Silarca Festival of Mushroom since its 3rd edition in 2016. Its constant support has been fundamental for the dissemination and appreciation of the Silarca species and the fat region, besides strengthening local cultural identity and ties between the parish collectivities.
