The Lagoa estate brings together regional music, wine, gastronomy and creative experiences for the whole family

Morgado do Quintão is marking 10 years since the release of its first wines with a special anniversary edition of its annual Open House – Harvest Party on September 26.

Set at the historic Lagoa estate, which dates back to 1810, the day will celebrate not only a decade of winemaking but also the creativity of the Algarve, with this year’s musical programme dedicated entirely to artists, bands and DJs from the region.

Beginning at 11am, the Harvest Party will combine live music, wine tastings and Algarve gastronomy with workshops, local producers and activities for families.

Music has long been part of the estate’s celebrations, with previous editions welcoming artists including Carminho, Mário Laginha, Bruno Pernadas, Janeiro, Best Youth and the Ricardo Toscano Trio beneath Morgado do Quintão’s ancient olive tree.

For this anniversary edition, the estate opened its stages to Algarve talent. “After 10 years, we wanted the music of this celebration to come from our own community,” said estate owner Filipe Caldas de Vasconcellos. “The Algarve has extraordinary musical talent and this stage now belongs to it.”

The Oliveira Stage will welcome Rodrigo Rebelo de Andrade, Clara Sergerie, The Songbook Trio, The Breezers and DJs Kobertor & B Side, whilst Flangelus, Sambambas and DJ Trippy Sound will perform on the Eira Stage.

Beyond the music, the programme begins with a yoga session among the vineyards led by Astrid van der Krogt of Easy Flow. Throughout the day, visitors can also take part in a watercolour workshop with Catarina Olefir of Art do Sol, creative writing with writer and TEDx speaker Alicia M. Rodriguez and a handcrafted candle workshop with Clara Sergerie of Maison Clara.

The food and drink programme continues with an oyster tasting led by Salty Pot and Maria João Deus, alongside an introduction to artisanal Algarve vinegars with David Santo of Fateixa Vinagres.

Morgado do Quintão’s new winemaker, Mariana Salvador, will lead two guided tastings exploring the estate’s wines, old vineyards and future direction. Trained in Viticulture and Oenology at Instituto Superior de Agronomia, Salvador has worked on winemaking projects in Portugal, Australia, New Zealand and Chile, and was named Winemaker Revelation of the Year by Revista de Vinhos.

Algarve-born chef João Viegas will lead the gastronomic offering. His international experience includes time at El Celler de Can Roca and Mugaritz in Spain and Central Restaurante in Peru. For the Harvest Party, he will prepare dishes centred on local and seasonal Algarve produce, alongside traditional regional specialities from the estate’s resident team.

Children’s activities and games will run from 12-noon to 6pm and are included with admission.

Tickets start at €15, whilst children aged four to 14 pay €7.50 and children under four enter free. Food, wine and selected experiences are charged separately.

Further information and tickets are available at morgadodoquintao.pt.

___

Follow Essential Algarve Magazine on Instagram, Facebook, X or Linkedin for more news!

You might also like:

Robert De Niro’s Nobu setting up luxury Algarve hotel at Monte Rei