Calçotada in Valls

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Valls is the capital of the calçot and of the calçotades, which have their grand festival on the last Sunday of January when the streets are invaded by lovers of this popular food with several traditional events and popular competitions.

The Gran Festa de la Calçotada, which has been taking place for more than a hundred years, is a festive, popular and promotional day event for the calçot. The streets and squares in the center of Valls fill with people who want to savor this traditional delicacy. The event includes a varied program of traditional and festive events and competitions related to calçots.

There are parades, calçot char-grilled roasting demonstrations and the famous competitions for growers of calçots to discover who produces the best calçots; the preparation of the calçotada sauce and, finally, eating the calçots. Various restaurants in Valls and the district collaborate in the festival and serve special menus on the day of the festival.

For more events check our online events calendar.