Festivals in Huétor Tájar
Discover the main festivals of Huétor Tájar, a calendar of fairs, countryside gatherings, bonfires and crosses sustained by families and associations.
Local festivals in Huétor Tájar
The San Isidro Fair is usually celebrated over four days on the weekend nearest 15 May. The fairground and streets host cultural, sporting and leisure activities, street parades, music and fireworks in honour of the town's co-patron.
Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno Fair
Around 15 September, the fair dedicated to Nuestro Padre Jesús Nazareno usually occupies five days. The selection of festival representatives, religious events, music and community activities bring the Town Council, parish, associations, municipal services and residents together across the town centre.
Candlemas, San Marcos and the Day of the Cross
Other celebrations include Candlemas: on the night of 2 February, families and groups of friends gather around Candlemas bonfires and share ring-shaped bread with chocolate. On 25 April, San Marcos takes community gatherings into the countryside. On 3 May, decorated crosses fill shop windows, homes, squares and streets, many prepared by associations, while children retain traditional songs.