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The Gran Canaria Me Gusta Fair celebrates its 13th edition in Agüimes with Canarian chefs, workshops, catas, tastings and direct sales
The Gran Canaria Fair I Like It returns this weekend with an edition focused on local gastronomy, the product of the land and the culinary talent of the islands. The event will celebrate its 13th edition of 8 al 10 of May in it Agüimes Fairgrounds, with a program that includes gastronomic exhibitions, workshops, catas, tastings, children's activities and a large shopping area.
Quote, promoted and financed by the Cabildo of Gran Canaria and organized by Infect, Gran Canaria Fair, seeks to consolidate itself as a meeting point for the primary sector, the agri-food industry and the gastronomy of the archipelago. In this edition, The fair reinforces its commitment to local products and professionals who work from the territory.
One of the main changes this year will be the greater prominence of Canarian chefs compared to national and international chefs who have participated in previous editions.. The organization wants to highlight the talent of the islands in this way, generational change and a cuisine that looks directly at farmers, ranchers, fishermen, local winemakers and producers.
The gastronomic exhibitions will feature names like Alexander Herrera, from the Sábor restaurant; Nelson Pérez, from Nelson restaurant; Ruben Medina, from Zulay; Pedro Nel Restrepo, from Ethereum; Paco Budia, from Revés Bistro; Saylem Cuevas y Creusa Ramos, by LEMUSA; Borja Marrero, by Muxgo; Cristo Ramirez, of Iron; Carlos Gamonal, from Mesón El Drago; Carlos Padilla, by Dorothea; y Olga Torres, from Molinería Pérez Gil.
The fair will incorporate, besides, a more dynamic and informative format in its culinary demonstrations. The chefs will share the stage with journalists and specialized communicators, who will talk with them about the products used, cooking techniques and the keys to each preparation. They will participate, among others, Fatima Silver, Victorio Perez, Wendy Fuentes, Roberto Herrera, Old Santana, Sergio Miro, José Luis Reina, Vanesa Delgado, Jaime Puig, Isabel Perez, Javier Suarez, May del Rosario, Jose Garavito y Francisco Belin.
The product of Gran Canaria will be the axis of the activities. Fish, carnes, Wines, cheeses, papaya, potatoes or sugar cane will be part of workshops, tastings and tastings taught by experts and promising young people from training centers on the island. Local meats will also have a specific space, with sessions dedicated to its quality, dismantling, preparation and cooking.
On Friday 8 In May, several exclusive tastings will be held local beers paired with local artisan cheeses. Tastings will include fruity beers, maltose, bitter and black, in a proposal designed to highlight the diversity of the Gran Canaria product. Interested persons may register directly in the space provided within the fair itself..
The children's audience will also have a prominent role. The fair will have six workshops for boys and girls with the participation of Sophie Arellano, finalist of MasterChef Junior 11, as guest cook. Next to the chef Alexander of the Nut, will work with local products selected through an interactive mural and will participate in a blind fruit tasting designed to bring the flavors of the island to the little ones.
Besides, The fruit art workshop promoted by SPAR Gran Canaria, where children can create figures with fruits and vegetables from the island. The programming will be completed with a restaurant area and revitalization activities, including the performance of the soloist Ana Garcia and the show Timples and other small guitars of the world.
The exhibition area will bring together 17 town halls, 7 associations and 46 companies, who will be able to display and sell their products directly to the public. Olive oil, olives, aloe vera, café, carnes, sausages, beers, spices, fruits, vegetables, remember, ice cream, desserts, jams, Honey, pan, sweets, fish, cheeses, sal marina, nougats, wines and juices will be part of an offer designed to bring the consumer the agri-food wealth of the islands.
The Gran Canaria Fair I Like It will open on friday 8 and on saturday 9 of May, of 9:30 a 19:30 hours, and on sunday 10 of May, of 9:30 a 16:00 hours. Tickets can be purchased on the event's official website, feriagrancanariamegusta.es, or at the venue box office, for a symbolic price of 1,50 euros.
