Local Producers Fair returns to Chisinau: Over 100 female entrepreneurs exhibit their creations in the heart of the city  

On March 1 and 2, 2025, the Metropolitan Cathedral Park in Chisinau will be transformed into a space dedicated to female creativity and entrepreneurship. The Local Producers’ Fair returns with a special edition, offering visitors the opportunity to discover and purchase authentic products made by more than 100 women entrepreneurs from various regions of Moldova, including Transnistria, Gagauzia and refugee communities.

The event showcases a wide range of local products, from gastronomic delicacies to handicrafts. Visitors will be able to taste:

• Honey, teas and bee products
• Nuts, almonds and dried fruits
• Artisanal chocolates
• Traditional cheeses and cured meats
• Fresh and dried fruit and vegetables

For those with a passion for handicrafts, the fair will offer trinkets, handmade jewelry and other handcrafted creations, perfect to mark the coming of spring with a special gift.

The organizers aim to promote gender-responsible procurement, encouraging the public to support local women-run businesses.

In addition, the event will also attract partners from the private sector, including companies that are signatories to the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), representatives from supermarket chains and online commerce platforms. It will give women entrepreneurs the opportunity to showcase their products to a wider audience and make valuable connections for the development of their businesses.

The Local Producers’ Fair is organized by UN Women Moldova, the Association of Women in Agriculture and Tourism of the Republic of Moldova and Eurocivis, in partnership with Kaufland Moldova and with the financial support of Sweden and the Swiss Cooperation Office (SDC).