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18.4.2024 | Culture

MaaMess is the largest countryside fair in Estonia

Text Mark Taylor
Photo AS Tartu Näitused

MaaMess is the largest countryside fair in Estonia

 

The 30th international agricultural, forestry, gardening and food fair MaaMess begins today, April 18. Around 50,000 people are expected to visit the event in Tartu.

Nearly 500 exhibitors from nine different countries will be at MaaMess 2024. The centerpiece being the technology exhibition where agricultural, forestry, farm, and food industry equipment will be presented.

As well as both large and small producers in a wide range of industries from food to gardening, there will be a variety of other events and activities at the fair. These include competitions, concerts, talks, and special activities for children.

MaaMess will be open from 10 am to 6 pm today (April 18), from 9 am to 6 pm on April 19, and from 9 am to 4 pm on April 20. Tickets for the fair are available at Piletikeskus. Children under the age of 7 can enter the fair for free, and free parking is also available.

 

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