Feira de Santana is famous for its parties and festivals, such as Senhora Sant'Ana in the last week of July (26 July), which features activities such as bumba-meu-boi, segura-a-veia and burrinha. The Micareta carnival party is held 15 days after Passover; the Festival of Violeiros, in September; and the donkey race in November. The city boasts of several interesting tourist destinations including the market of popular arts, the museum of contemporary art and the Antares Astronomical Observatory
