Is it a good half-day trip from Barcelona with little kids?

Cardedeu is about 30km north, roughly 45 minutes by car or train, so it's doable as a half-day trip. The fair is spread across a big outdoor space with lots of animals and activities, so kids can move around freely, but there's a lot of walking, so bring a stroller if your youngest gets tired easily.

What's good for young kids here, versus older ones?

The livestock exhibition, petting animals, equestrian show, and nature education space work great for ages 4 and up. The lamb-eating contest and donkey races are more fun to watch if your kids understand what's happening, so they suit 6 and up. Toddlers will enjoy the animals but might get overwhelmed by the crowds and noise.

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Name: Farm Fun at Sant Isidre Fair
Start: 2026-05-22
End: 2026-05-25T23:59:59
Location: Parc de Pompeu Fabra

When: Multiple Dates Oct-Nov
Ages: 5+
Price: From €20

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Where

Cardedeu, Parc de Pompeu Fabra

Ages

All ages

Setting

Outdoors

Plan for

3-4 hours

Parking

Free parking near the fairgrounds

Main attractions

Equestrian show, donkey races, livestock exhibition, nature education space, food stalls

Getting there

~30 min by car; 1hr by train

What you need to know

Four days to choose from, so Friday or Monday can dodge the weekend crowds
Livestock, contests and races, so kids stay on their feet instead of on screens
Food trucks and local restaurants on-site, so you don't need to pack lunch

About

The Fira de Sant Isidre is Cardedeu's fair for local farming, crafts and food. Alongside the livestock exhibition and the stalls, kids can watch equestrian shows, sardana dancing and a gegants procession, and join workshops. Food trucks cover lunch. Over 30,000 visitors come, so it gets busy, and it's a good way to see the region's traditions and buy straight from local producers.

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Dates

May 22 – 25, 2026

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Where it is

Parc de Pompeu Fabra

Avinguda de l'Onze de Setembre, 21

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