July / August  -  music in the air
In July/August is "high season" for feasts. All over the places in different towns there is something going on:

Mare do Agosto 2010 in the Freguesia of Almagreira, Santa Maria, Azoren
This is the absolute crowed puller - Santa Maria will be crowed by visitors and tourists from the neighbouring islands as well as from the whole world. This event is known international with performers from all over the world. Always in August this festival takes place at the famous beach "Praia Formosa", now the 26th time.
 http://www.maredeagosto.com/

Festas de Santa Barbara 2010 in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Azoren
Fairy in Santa Barbara with performances of the local music and dance groups as well as diverse live bands from the Azores and mainland Portugal. Like always there are a lot "tasquinhas" where you can buy food and drinks.


Festas de Almagreira 2010 in Almagreira, Santa Maria, Azoren
This village fair with presentations from various local music and dance groups, live bands from the neighbouring island São Miguel and last but not least with fado on the 24th takes place close to our home.

Santa Maria Blues 2010 in Anjos, Santa Maria, Azoren
This highlight in the 7th edition takes place in the sleepy town of Anjos. There is a small modest entrence fee to pay but always worth it. The concert starts around 23.00 h. 

MaiaFolk 2010 in Maia, Santa Maria, Azoren
Yearly in June takes the MaiaFolk place. Free entrence and a shuttle service brings visitors from the parking lot in Calheta down to Maia. I must be on the island! 
  www.osamigosdamaia.com