Festivals in Saldaña
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Saldaña, municipality of Palencia, in Castile and Leon.
Local festivals in Saldaña
The patronal Fiestas de Nuestra Señora del Valle, designated an Event of Regional Tourist Interest, are the main celebration of Saldaña and its surrounding district.
Usual celebration
The Fiestas del Valle usually last for nearly a week, with 8 and 9 September as their main days. The image is brought down from the Santuario del Valle to San Miguel church accompanied by dancers, the band, residents and local authorities; on the 6th it passes through the streets to the floral offering in Plaza Vieja, and on the 7th it returns to the sanctuary in the torchlight procession. The pilgrimage on the 8th, the paloteo stick dances and the Chiborra figure are part of the tradition. Music, sports, giants and big-head figures, fireworks and the banquete del novillo on the 10th usually complete the several-day festival.
Other cultural events
The Fiestas del Valle include popular activities such as the Bed Race. The municipal cultural calendar also features the Feria de las Candelas, Mercatvs Romanvs, painting competitions and events connected with Saldaña's heritage and the Roman Villa of La Olmeda.