Ram Market in Vic
The historic Vic Market
The Ram Market in Vic It is one of the most important and anticipated events in the Catalan city of Vic. It is celebrated annually during the Easter and is one of the oldest markets in Spain, with great renown and a lot of influx. What started in the 13th century as a meeting for the sale of livestock and other agricultural productss, today it has diversified to include a wide range of products, including food, crafts, clothing and much more. And all this without counting the multiple activities that are carried out for this event.
It is a good time to plan a getaway and enjoy the «Ram Market» and everything it offers us.
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In today's blog, we will discover everything that the "Mercat del Ram" offers us, both the products and the activities.
Local Activities and Products
One of the most outstanding elements of the Mercat del Ram is its festive and welcoming atmosphere. The city of Vic is transformed during market week, and visitors feel welcome at every turn. In addition, there is a wide variety of food and drink stalls that offer delicious local products, such as cold meats, cheeses, wines and sweets. Visitors can taste the local gastronomy and take home some of the typical products of the region.
Are you looking for gastronomic offer?
Of course you will find some finger-licking good proposals! Take a walk and go to the Paseo, the Espai Terra i Cuina awaits you, where you will find local products, beer and music, all ready to delight palates eager for new sensations.
Another point that attracts the attention of the whole world are the activities that are carried out in honor of the market. The most notable and well-known are:
The House of the Pages
Located in it Pavilion of the El Sucre Fairgrounds. This is an initiative that seeks to bring rural life closer to the more familiar audience and intended to know the day to day of what happens in the farmhouses. Inside it has different areas, such as the field, the orchard, the grain and the stable. Each one explaining the agricultural process to the public, with animals included. Everything prepared to entertain and inform visitors, with several workshops, exhibitions and educational activities, for all ages.
Horses
During the weekend, in the sports area, there are various exhibitions, dressage contests, show jumping, and all kinds of shows with a common protagonist, horses.
Other activities
Apart from the many activities and shows that are related to agriculture, during the Mercat del Ram other types of events also take place, such as sports competitions, contests, various exhibitions of human towers, etc.
For the little ones, Vic has a multitude of surprises prepared. Plaça dels Màrtirs and Plaça de Santa Eulàlia await you to enjoy a good time with your family.
If it catches your attention craft, you will also find it here, so do not hesitate to come to the Santa Joaquina de Vedruna Street, because you are sure to take some souvenirs with you.
In addition, there is also a variety of more deeply rooted traditional activities such as Castells, gegants and sardanes along with a multitude of other offers: Samples of Agricultural, Horticultural, Gardening machinery,...
If that's not enough for you, you can always try other activities as incredible as taking a ride on hot air balloon.
And since Vic is very far-sighted, they have organized two ““lanets” free to use with an organized route through the areas where the Mercat del Ram activities are scheduled.
So now there is no excuse, you are going to love everything, everything, you are going to spend some wonderful days and enjoy a restful rest in our facilities, book your room at the Hotel Can Pamplona and get ready to enjoy Vic.
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Other markets and events in Vic
The Mercat del Ram is a unique and special event in the city of Vic. If you like traditional markets, food and culture, this is an event that you cannot miss. Also, if you have the opportunity to visit Vic at other times of the year, the city has other interesting markets and festivals that are also worth visiting. Some of them are the Medieval Market, the International Jazz Festival, the Early Music Festival and the Nadal Market.
