Festivals in Llanera
Discover the main festivals and traditions of Llanera, in central Asturias.
Local festivals in Llanera
Exconxuraos is usually celebrated over three days on the first weekend in July at the Ables Fairground venue. The festival re-enacts the revolt of the council's inhabitants against the Bishop of Oviedo's excessive taxes in 1408 and the excommunication that lasted until 1412, turning this historical episode into a community gathering.
Re-enactment, parade and medieval dinner
The Ables site becomes a medieval settlement with a market, entertainment and performances. A knights' tournament, a parade of participants dressed in sackcloth and a large communal dinner are its best-known features. Residents, associations and re-enactors take part in a celebration recognised as a Festival of Tourist Interest in Asturias.
Other celebrations: San Isidro
In May, the San Isidro livestock fair occupies the Ables Fairground for several days. Farmers and visitors gather for displays and activities connected with rural life, including ox-dragging contests featuring Asturian teams and entrants from other regions, maintaining Llanera's bond with livestock farming and country traditions.