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Festival for HOPE

By Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Industry Observer DRE# ER40011786

September 07, 2026 05:08 AM

The THREE MONTH Festival ended last night, and preparing for the next one.

The next festival that will be held in Quarteira 1.5 blocks from me will be next weekend, and it is a charity event.

On September 11 and 12, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the HOPE FESTIVAL 2026 will be held at Jardim Joaquim Filipe Jonas, in Quarteira, with various social and solidarity actions open to the community.

We are collecting:

* Clothes and sweaters in good condition

* Footwear in good condition

* Non-perishable food

The donations received will be sent to social support actions and to people and families in need.

During the event, we will also have:

* Charitable haircut

* Food collection

* Clothes and sweaters collection

* Drive-Thru Prayer — stop your car, receive a prayer and go in peace

* Musical and cultural performances

* Solidarity sale of sweets, savory snacks, juices and water

Our wish is that the HOPE FESTIVAL be more than an event: be a moment of unity, solidarity, and hope for Quarteira.

If you can help, bring your donation on the event days and participate with us.

Jardim Joaquim Filipe Jonas – Quarteira

September 11 and 12, 2026

7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

DO WHAT YOU CAN.

HELP THOSE IN NEED.

SPREAD HOPE.

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner good morning, Joan... sounds like a great festival to support great objectives. And if it's 15 blocks from your apartment, hopefully that means it won't be disturbing you sleep.

Sep 07, 2026 05:25 AM

Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518

Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC

Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

Joan, the Festival for HOPE sounds like such a wonderful community initiative! Combining food and clothing collections with musical performances, a solidarity sale, and even a drive-thru prayer makes for a truly impactful weekend. It is amazing to see a neighborhood come together to support families in need. Thanks for sharing the details!

Sep 07, 2026 05:36 AM

Gwen Fowler SC Lakes &...

Walhalla, SC
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty

Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL

Florida Space Coast Homes

I love the idea of a drive through prayer. Sounds like a great event. If I was there I would attend for sure.

Sep 07, 2026 05:54 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Katina Hargrove 352-55...

Eustis, FL

Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308

Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL

Broker/Owner

Good morning Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner it seems like you are having a ball with all the festivals around you. I hope it doesn't keep you late at night, but do enjoy them. One of the reasons you have retired and moved to Portugal🤩

Sep 07, 2026 06:01 AM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Apex Realtors, LLC ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

Educating. Encouraging. Serving.

Good morning Joan,

Sounds like such a wonderful festival for the community! Its so good to see such community support for those in need.

Sep 07, 2026 06:12 AM

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Nina Hollander, Broker nope, only one and a half blocks from my apartment, and so thankful that 3 months is over, now only two nights of music here. I will go over and contribute though.

Sep 07, 2026 06:14 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

Patricia Feager

Appraisal Review Board, Denton County, TX - Flower Mound, TX

Licensed to April 2027

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner - As an infant learns about its environment as years go by, I enjoy reading about all the things you see, taste, and learn through adult eyes living in a different country and experiencing new information that is very stimulating and interesting!

Sep 07, 2026 06:15 AM

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Gwen, I had never heard of a drive-thru prayer, but sounds wonderful. I will be going over to contribute. Don't have anything to donate, but will contribute.

Sep 07, 2026 06:15 AM

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty I will be attending too, although I have nothing to donate, I will contribute.

Sep 07, 2026 06:15 AM

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308 I am REALLY happy those 3 months of late-night music is over, now just two nights. It does seem like there are lots of festivals.

Sep 07, 2026 06:16 AM

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Dorie, the workers here make A LOT less than back in the US, and with housing getting so high here, many are struggling. Good to see this festival to help some out.

Sep 07, 2026 06:17 AM

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Patricia Feager thanks for stopping by, and it does feel like learning all things over again, just a bit different. SO fun!

Sep 07, 2026 06:18 AM

Lise Howe

RLAH RE LLC - Washington, DC

Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

“Do what you can. Help those in need. Spread hope.” Such a simple message, but a powerful one. ❤️

Sep 07, 2026 08:27 AM

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Lise, hoping this festival raising awareness and lots of money for those in need.

Sep 07, 2026 08:51 AM

John Pusa

Glendale, CA

Hello Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner the Festival for Hope is a great very helpful event to attend. Wishing you a Happy Labor Day.

Sep 07, 2026 11:35 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Joan- you have so many interesting things going on in your area!!! I love the idea of the drive-thru prayer.

Sep 07, 2026 11:49 AM

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Happy Labor Day to you John.

Sep 07, 2026 12:28 PM

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy Streib I found the drive through prayer interesting also. There does seem to be a lot of festivals around here.

Sep 07, 2026 12:28 PM

Debe Maxwell, CRS

Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC

The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Joan, what a beautiful way to bring your community together! After a three-month festival, Quarteira clearly isn’t ready to rest! I love that the HOPE FESTIVAL combines music and fellowship with practical ways to help neighbors in need. “Do what you can. Help those in need. Spread hope.” What a wonderful message—and one the world could certainly use a LOT more of!

Sep 08, 2026 06:07 PM

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner

Denver, CO

Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Debe, we sure could use more of this message!

Sep 08, 2026 10:42 PM