Pomaire and the empanada are inseparable. Every weekend, thousands of visitors head to the pottery town looking for that giant, clay-oven, crispy-crust empanada that became a legend of Chilean tourism. Now that love has its own celebration: the Best Empanada of Pomaire Contest.
Over a single day, local cooks, restaurants and family eateries compete with their finest creations. A people's jury β the visitors themselves β and a panel of food experts decide who takes home the title of the year.
What you'll find
- Empanada tastings from the participating eateries, from the classic beef "pino" to seafood, cheese and surprise creations.
- Live clay-oven demonstration, the traditional technique behind Pomaire's unique flavor.
- Public voting to pick the favorite empanada of the year.
- Live music and a family atmosphere in the heart of the town.
- Clay craft fair open all day long.
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A fun day out for the whole family, with well-known faces from the food and entertainment world:
Fun is guaranteed! π
Day schedule
Check the full program and the guests. Tap an image to view it larger.
How to vote for your favorite empanada
You pick the winner. After tasting the empanadas from the participating eateries, open the voting form and mark your favorite. It's quick, free, and your vote helps crown the Best Empanada of Pomaire.
Make the most of your visit
Arrive early to find parking, tour the pottery workshops, taste the empanadas and take home a clay piggy bank as a souvenir. A perfect day in Chile's most famous pottery town.