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Technical Specifications:
Location: 6500 Av. de los Corrales
Neighbourhood: Mataderos
Opening: 1986
Summer's Schedule (February and March, closed on January): Saturdays from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The rest of the year: Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Buses: 5, 36, 55, 63, 80, 92, 97, 103, 117, 126, 141, 155, 180, 185.
It is a fair of production and diffusion of the Argentine popular traditions. It is located in front of the "Mercado Nacional de Hacienda," a National historical monument. The many sale stands surround the monument to the cowhand. (the one who did the old trade of leading the cattle on foot in long distances.)
The walk has three areas: traditional handicrafts ("mates," hats, leather items, musical instruments, etc.), artistic festivals, and "gaucho" skills. This last one includes rides, breaking-in, and ring races.
There are also exhibitions, chats, traditional games for children and adults, folklore and tango dance classes, and regional food is sold.
The fair is visited by 5,000 people each Sunday.
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