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Catamarca Book Fair Opens at Restored CATA With Full Program, Strong Early Turnout

Organizers cite Fiesta del Poncho revenue as the catalyst for reopening the former Casa de Gobierno as CATA, positioning it as the fair’s new cultural hub.

Cuadro artístico. Dirigido por Paula Novaro, transportó al público a través de universos literarios.
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Overview

  • The 17th edition runs November 6–9 at CATA (Sarmiento 613) and Cine Teatro Catamarca (San Martín 555) with free admission and published daily hours.
  • Around 60 stands anchor a schedule of workshops, book presentations and stage shows distributed across both venues.
  • Opening night featured provincial authorities and immediate sales activity, with local writers reporting purchases even before the ceremony ended.
  • Program highlights include Thursday’s talk by Mariana Carbajal and Ingrid Beck and a free tango show by Mora Godoy, Friday’s appearance by humorist Adrián Lakerman, and Saturday’s conversation with novelist Dolores Reyes.
  • Officials frame the fair as cultural resistance and say proceeds from the Fiesta del Poncho enabled the CATA opening and key preparations, including community‑focused activities such as the free comics workshop on November 7–8 at CATA Lab.