Festa Major de Sant Sadurni and the Fil-loxera tradition ★ 4.5
The Festa Major de Sant Sadurni d'Anoia is the town's principal annual fiesta in early September, anchored by the symbolic Fil-loxera dragon (the phylloxera-louse character that represents the 1887 vineyard plague). The programme includes the Diables fire-run, the gegants parade, sardanas, and producer-led Cava tastings in the squares around the town centre. The Fil-loxera puppet emerges from the Codorniu cellars on the opening night.
Tip: The Fil-loxera fire-run is held on the festival's opening Friday and is the most photographed event of the week. Wear cotton clothing for the spark show.