Festivals in Peñaranda de Bracamonte
Discover the main festivals, celebrations and traditions of Peñaranda de Bracamonte, municipality of Salamanca, in Castile and Leon.
Local festivals in Peñaranda de Bracamonte
The August Semana de Ferias y Fiestas is Peñaranda de Bracamonte's main festival. The traditional calendar also includes San Antón, Las Águedas, Carnival, Holy Week, Lunes de Aguas and San Miguel.
Usual celebration
The Ferias y Fiestas are usually held over several days in the third week of August. Plaza de España, Plaza de la Constitución, La Florida bullring, the Miguel de Unamuno school courtyard and local cultural and sports venues host the opening speech, concerts, dances, competitions, peña activities and family events organised by the Town Council and local organisations.
Other events and cultural traditions
The Town Council documents San Antón's blessing of animals and bean meal, Las Águedas' handover of the mayoral staff and dulzaina round, Carnival's burial of the sardine, the Holy Week processions and game of Mecas, the Lunes de Aguas country outing with hornazo, and San Miguel's craft, organic and local-produce fair.