{"id":12010,"date":"2026-03-15T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T19:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/?p=12010"},"modified":"2026-03-15T09:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T14:02:12","slug":"barrigon-community-launches-first-agro-artisan-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/events-culture\/barrigon-community-launches-first-agro-artisan-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Barrigon Community Launches First Agro Artisan Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The rural community of Barrigon in Panama’s Cocl\u00e9 province inaugurated its first Tourist and Folkloric Agro-Artisan Fair this weekend. Residents organized the event to showcase local agricultural products and crafts, creating a new economic opportunity for area farmers and artisans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The fair is being held beside the Las Yayas stream in the La Pintada District<\/a>. Community members spent several days cleaning and preparing the land to host the event, which continues through Sunday, March 15. Farmers and artisans collaborated to construct small traditional stalls, known locally as “ranchitos,” for displaying their goods.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Organizers say the fair directly supports local producers by providing a dedicated marketplace. This model allows growers to sell their harvests without relying on intermediaries, potentially increasing their profits. The initiative reflects a broader movement in Panama to strengthen rural economies through direct-to-consumer events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“The joint work of the community has made this event possible, allowing farmers to sell what they produce from the land,” said producer Andrea Arcia. [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Visitors to the fair can find a wide array of locally grown produce. Available items include bananas, oranges, coffee, yucca, plantains, pineapple, otoe, and watermelon. The event also features typical Panamanian handicrafts, hand-painted hats, and ornamental plants. This agro-artisanal fair<\/a> format promotes sustainable local commerce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n