Thursday October 23 - Sunday 26, 2025 | Traditional Dream Factory, Abela,
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<h1>🎨 Abela Art Faire, 2025: Building Bridges</h1>Thursday October 23 - Sunday 26, 2025 | Traditional Dream Factory, Abela, PortugalWhere Art Connects Worlds, Communities, and Hearts<h2>Building on Our Legacy</h2>Following the success of our last 3 years of Abela Art Faire, we return with an expanded vision that bridges the international creative community with the heart of rural Portugal.This year we're deepening our roots in the beautiful village of Abela, a charming Portuguese village of 400 inhabitants.<h2>What to expect at the Faire</h2><ul><li>A weekend of interactive art experiences</li><li>Artist presenting their work from the residency</li><li>Visual, digital, environmental &amp; performance art</li><li>A chance to create collective art - painting, environmental, crafts</li><li>Locals offering traditional craft techniques</li><li>Delicious garden to table food</li><li>Children's activities and family fun</li><li>Music and dancing woven in</li></ul><h2>Artist residencies and visitors</h2>We currently have visionary artists from around the world join us for the entire month of October in our Community to create art for the Arte Faire. This isn't just an exhibition, it's a living bridge between community, international creativity and local Portuguese culture.<h2>Program</h2>During the Art Faire you’ll be able to experience Music, Paintings, Art Installations and other forms of expression. Some of the pieces are exhibited across our land, so it will also be a great way to get to know our Regenerative ProjectThursday17:00 - 18:00 Welcome + tour&nbsp;20:00 - 21:30 Opening Circle Friday11:00 - Start of Exhibition14:30 - 17:00 Collective canvas splash17:00 - 18:00 Land and installations tour19:00 - 20:00 Dinner (Vegetarian - 8Euros per person)20:30 Goddess dance performance with Aysha Saturday11:00 - 16:00 <a href="https://www.traditionaldreamfactory.com/events/abela-community-market" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Community market + live music (indoors so come rain or shine)</a>14:00 - 15:30 Clowning workshop with Ron16:00 - 17:00 Inner Dance Workshop with Miguel16:00&nbsp; - 00.00 - Party with DJs Katya, Meli, Ian, Dylangelo, Tias.&nbsp; Sunday10:00 - 17:00 - <a href="https://www.traditionaldreamfactory.com/events/basket-weaving-workshop-oficina-de-cestaria" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Basket weaving workshop (limited spots, sign up to claim your)</a>18:00 - 20:00 - Final installations tour + Fire inauguration for Marcos Moccero installation <h2>Get tickets</h2>You can get day tickets for the Art Fair exhibition. A day ticket starts at 15 euros and you can get a ticket for the 4 days for 50 euros. Press “Buy ticket” to get yours. The Market on Saturday is free of charge to attend, from 11:00-16:00 o’clock, there will be a ticketed party with DJs after. Those who arrive before 16:00 can join the party for free. Our neighbors from Abela are more than welcome to attend every day of our Art Faire for FREE. Questions: <a href="mailto:space@traditionaldreamfactory.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">space@traditionaldreamfactory.com</a> <h1>🎨 Abela Art Faire, 2025: Construindo Pontes</h1>Quinta-feira, 23 de outubro - Domingo, 26 de outubro de 2025 | Fábrica dos Sonhos Tradicionais, Abela, PortugalOnde a Arte Conecta Mundos, Comunidades e Corações<h2>Construindo sobre o Nosso Legado</h2>Após o sucesso dos últimos 3 anos da Abela Art Faire, regressamos com uma visão ampliada que une a comunidade criativa internacional ao coração da zona rural de Portugal.Este ano, estamos a aprofundar as nossas raízes na bela aldeia de Abela, uma encantadora aldeia portuguesa com 400 habitantes.<h2>O que esperar da Feira</h2>Um fim de semana de experiências artísticas interativas<ul><li>Artistas a apresentar os seus trabalhos da residência</li><li>Arte visual, digital, ambiental e performativa</li><li>Uma oportunidade de criar arte coletiva - pintura, ambiental, artesanato</li><li>Habitantes locais a oferecer técnicas tradicionais de artesanato</li><li>Deliciosa comida do jardim para a mesa</li><li>Atividades para crianças e diversão em família</li><li>Música e dança entrelaçadas</li><li>Residências artísticas e visitantes</li></ul>Atualmente, temos artistas visionários de todo o mundo a juntar-se a nós durante todo o mês de outubro na nossa comunidade para criar arte para a Arte Faire. Isto não é apenas uma exposição, é uma ponte viva entre a comunidade, a criatividade internacional e a cultura local portuguesa.<h2>Programa</h2>Durante a Art Faire, poderá experimentar música, pinturas, instalações de arte e outras formas de expressão. Algumas das peças estão expostas em toda a nossa propriedade, pelo que será também uma ótima maneira de conhecer o nosso Projeto RegenerativoQuinta-feira17:00 - 18:00 Boas-vindas + visita guiada20:00 - 21:30 Círculo de aberturaSexta-feira11:00 - Início da exposição14:30 - 17:00 Pintura coletiva em tela17:00 - 18:00 Visita guiada ao terreno e às instalações19:00 - 20:00 Jantar (vegetariano - 8 euros por pessoa)20:30 Espetáculo de dança da deusa com AyshaSábado11:00 - 16:00 <a href="https://www.traditionaldreamfactory.com/events/abela-community-market" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mercado comunitário + música ao vivo (em recinto fechado, por isso faça chuva ou faça sol)</a>14:00 - 15:30 Workshop de palhaçaria com Ron16:00 - 17:00 Oficina de dança interior com Miguel16:00 - 00:00 - Festa com os DJs Katya, Meli, Ian, Dylangelo e Tias.Domingo10:00 - 17:00 - <a href="https://www.traditionaldreamfactory.com/events/basket-weaving-workshop-oficina-de-cestaria" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Oficina de cestaria (vagas limitadas, inscreva-se para garantir a sua)</a>18:00 - 20:00 - Visita final às instalações + Inauguração com fogo da instalação de Marcos <h2>Compre os seus bilhetes</h2>Pode adquirir bilhetes diários para a exposição da Feira de Arte. Um bilhete diário custa a partir de 15 euros e pode adquirir um bilhete para os 4 dias por 50 euros. Clique em «Comprar bilhete» para adquirir o seu.O Mercado no sábado é gratuito, das 11h às 16h, e depois haverá uma festa com DJs, para a qual é necessário adquirir bilhete. Quem chegar antes das 16h pode participar na festa gratuitamente.Os nossos vizinhos de Abela são mais do que bem-vindos a participar todos os dias na nossa Feira de Arte GRATUITAMENTE.Questões: space@traditionaldreamfactory.com Here’s a 6-slide breakdown of your 2025 Abela Art Faire program, designed for a presentation or carousel post, followed by a short, inviting caption:<h3>🎨 Slide 1 – Intro / Cover</h3>Abela Art Faire 2025 Thursday–Sunday, October 23–26 📍 Traditional Dream Factory, Abela, Portugal Where Art Connects Worlds, Communities &amp; HeartsBuilding on the success of the last three years, the Abela Art Faire returns with an expanded vision — bridging international creativity with the heart of rural Portugal.<h3>🌿 Slide 2 – Themes &amp; Spirit</h3>What to Expect<ul><li>Interactive art experiences &amp; installations across the land</li><li> </li><li>Visual, digital, environmental &amp; performance art</li><li> </li><li>Collective art creation (painting, environmental, crafts)</li><li> </li><li>Traditional crafts from local artisans</li><li> </li><li>Children’s activities &amp; family fun</li><li> </li><li>Music, dance &amp; joyful celebration woven throughout</li><li> </li></ul>This is more than an exhibition — it’s a living bridge between community, creativity, and culture.<h3>🖌️ Slide 3 – Thursday &amp; Friday</h3>Thursday, October 23<ul><li>Welcome &amp; Land Tour</li><li> </li><li>Opening Circle</li><li> </li><li>Exhibition of Local &amp; International Artists</li><li> </li></ul>Friday, October 24<ul><li>Colorful Foods Brunch</li><li> </li><li>Collective Canvas Splash</li><li> </li><li>Land &amp; Installation Tours</li><li> </li><li>Goddess Dance Performance</li><li> </li></ul><h3>🛍️ Slide 4 – Saturday: Arts Market &amp; Celebration</h3>Saturday, October 25 🕚 11:00–16:00<ul><li>Arts Market + Live Music</li><li> </li><li>Food &amp; Drinks Stalls</li><li> 🎭 14:00 – Clowning Workshop with Ron</li><li> 💃 16:00–17:00 – The ‘inner dance’ Workshop with Miguel</li><li> 🎶 17:30–00:00 – Party with DJs: Sera Luz, Iain, Dylangelo &amp; Tias</li><li> </li></ul>Explore local creations, groove to the rhythm, and celebrate creativity under the Alentejo sky. <h3>🔥 Slide 5 – Sunday: Closing &amp; Participation</h3>Sunday, October 26 🕚 11:00–16:00<ul><li>Basket Weaving Workshop</li><li> </li><li>Fire Inauguration for Totem Installation</li><li> </li></ul>We invite your interest, presence, and participation! Workshops and collaborative pieces will need sign-ups on arrival — come early and join in the creative flow.

Abela Art Faire 2025 

Weekend Ticket 

Day Ticket 

Luna Somatic 

Bring your home to TDF 🚐&nbsp;we have spaces in the land that are flat, with shade and with electricity. Perfect for your home on the road. No grey water systems available (it is not allowed to dispose of these in the land). Compost toilets and showers are shared.

Van Parking Space

Wake up to the view of oak trees 🌳&nbsp;Bring your own gear. We recommend a tent, a camping mattress, a sleeping bag and a pillow. If it is winter, make sure your gear is warm and waterproof. Compost toilets and showers are shared.

Camping

Get cosy in a glamping tent for you, and two or three more folks. It’s spacious and comfortable - don’t worry, they are 5m in diameter.The tents are set up on platforms on our land. Compost toilets and hot showers are shared.Book for one and we will allocate you with other bookings, or book as 3-4 people together and you will be allocated your own tent to share.Tents are set up with single beds, bedding and blankets for extra cosyness! We also provide a towel for your stay.Please bring an extra one for the sauna if you can! .

Shared Glamping 

Get cosy in your own glamping tent on the land emerged in nature 🥰They are 4m in diameter so you will have space. You’ll get a double mattress with warm blankets and fluffy rugs.This set up is for two people only, and as a double unless you request a twin.If you are 3+ then you can book a shared glamping.Compost toilets and hot showers are shared and on the land.We provide towels with your booking but please bring extra for the sauna if you can!

Private Glamping

Our dorm is in the chicken factory! A simple but cosy space with dorm beds and desk space.We provide bedding and a towel for your stay but please bring an extra one for the sauna if you can!Please let us know if you do not want to be in a mixed gendered space and we will try to accommodate.Compost toilets and hot showers are shared on the land.

Volunteer dorm

Our small glamping tents are designed for one person —a comfortable mattress, storage for your things, and just the right amount of space to feel at home.During the rainy season, the tents are set up inside our factory building, where you'll have access to electricity.In the warmer months, they move outside onto the land, where it's off-grid with no electricity supply.