Wonderful time at the Feast last night. Great bands, enjoyed good food and met people I had not seen for awhile. Thank s to all the hard working volunteers that help support this successful event.

last night was my first time ever going to the feast i just moved to new bedford about 7 months ago and i have to say it was awesome my fiance and i had a really good time the music was awesome food was great and we are going again tonight and very excited about it!!!!

Ola Friends from the Feast:

We had a blast performing on main stage and in the museum in 2010.

With both of my parents being from Madeira, I was totally embraced and immersed in the beautiful community.

My band and I had a memorable experience and look forward to returning to attend and or perform next time, perhaps even next year!

We are sorry to have missed it this year, but enjoy reading all of the amazing talents and fun that we know you have all…

Each year, the spirit of the Feast of the Blessed Sacrement is sealed within us all at the cooking pits. Barbequing Carne de Esprito, in its many forms, some using onions, peppers, sauces, traditional salt, wine, beer or any other incantation known to man, while standing closely side by side, elbow to elbow, the heat from the pits purifies us by burning away our pettiness and attitudes, binding us all to the precepts of the Feast itself; selflessness and brotherhood. Whether you see me there…

Coming from San Diego, CA to the Feast. Looking forward to good food, music and exploring new places.

My wife and I attend the feast every year and we are looking forward to seeing Fuel this year they are a great band!

 I grew up on Nash Road. The Feast was the highlight of the summer in this Portuguese community, where it seems everyone we knew would make the effort to be there so they could see everyone they knew. We would watch the parade on Sunday, see all the candidates running for election that year, eat espetada, cacoila, stewed favas, wonderful goat and rabbit dishes, linguica, and so much more. As kids we would love the rides and the candy apples. The adults would watch the bands play, meet each…

The Fuel contest is now over :-(

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FEAST OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT! 

I have lived in New Bedford for a while now, but this year will only be my second time at the feast. I don't know what made me take so long, cause it is so much fun! Good food, good people, strong wine, music, and dancing :). Hopefully the wine doesn't knock me on my butt again! Very excited for Fuel!

Last year was the first year that my family and I attended the feast, and we had a BLAST....voluntered  our time all weekend in one of the food boots and enjoyed every moment of it, my children got to see where I grew up  and they had a good time.  The bands were great and the food also.  We will be returning every year.

I LOVE THE FEAST BECAUSE IT PRAISES GOD IN THE BLESSED SACRAMENT FOR ALMOST 100 YEARS AND ALLOWS ALL  PEOPLE TO EXPERIENCE THE PORTUGUESE CULTURE! IT'S FOOD! AND MADEIRA WINE!!! :)

GOD BLESS THE FEAST!

& I HOPE I GET TO MEET FUEL!!!!  :)

is simply the reason for the season :D

I  cannot believe it has been a year already! so very excited once again!

I'm so excited to be Visiting Massachusetts again!   The portuguese community in the New Bedford area is absolutely amazing....teaming with culture and diversity that you don't see anywhere else!!   See You August 5th!  www.themalemartha.com 

From Maine with oxoxo

The Male Martha!

I loved attending the Portuguese Feast with my father, John F. Francis, my stepmother Caroline Francis, my husband Carl, and Joe and Caroline Dacosta of the Madeira Cafe.

My father was so proud of his Portuguese heritage, and I will make every effort to one day return to New Bedford to attend the Feast. It will never be the same, though, without my father by my side.

Dance a dance, drink a glass of wine, and enjoy the bread and steak at the Portuguese Club in memory of my…

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Hi Vavo:

It has almost been one year since you have been gone. We are going in the Parade this year in memory of you. We miss you so much.

Love

Vavo, Nancy and Madison

Bejinhos

PS: We are going to Madeira this Christmas

Another year gone by.  I look forward to the annual reunion of the city, who don't you see at the feast?  everyone's there!

  This year I get to donate some time and do some kind of work, don't know what I'll be doing  yet but I'm sure I'll enjoy it!

  See you all soon!

A “special” shout-out to No Problemo's (check out their WEB page) for their hospitality at last night’s “AHA” event, downtown New Bedford………….. and to the  New Bedford Whaling Museum. (check out their WEB page)

The Grupo Folclorico do Clube Madeirense S.S. Sacramento performed and was, as usual fantastic.

A great time had by all!