Festivals in La Carlota

Local festivals of La Carlota

La Romería de San Isidro Labrador Every May it brings together La Carlota and its ten departments on the Las Pinedas mountain. The celebration maintains a pilgrimage route with floats, horsemen and pilgrims, followed by a day of coexistence at the venue. The September Fair and Festivals, linked to the Holy Christ of Mercy, completes the main cycle of the urban centre, while the villages maintain their own fairs.

• Usual date and duration: the pilgrimage is held around 15 May and lasts for two days, comprising the pilgrims' journey and the main day dedicated to San Isidro.
• Usual places: concentration leaves the town hall square, travel the pilgrimage path and reach the Las Pinedas mountain, where the enclosure, the booth and the living areas are located.
• Traditions and participation: The contest recognizes the work of those who prepare floats, costumes and horses. The City Council, groups from the ten departments, choirs, families, pilgrims and visitors participate. Candlemas, Holy Week and village fairs expand the local calendar.