The economic life of Arnoia revolves around two main products: wine and peppers.

45th Festa do Pemento de Arnoia, gastronomic exaltation of the Arnoia bell pepper. During these days thousands of kilos of fried peppers are consumed, stuffed with meat, tuna and roe deer, in empanada, in omelette, even in ice cream. The events will feature brass bands, sports competitions, booths, folk music and verbena.

The Arnoia bell pepper is undoubtedly the protagonist of this festival, but the gastronomic festival of the municipality also has another great protagonist, the wine that accompanies the local product is covered by the Designation of Origin Ribeiro.