Festivals in Villarrobledo

Local festivals of Villarrobledo

Villarrobledo's most prominent celebrations combine patronal festivities, Carnival, Holy Week, wine culture, music and neighbourhood events. The Fair and Festivities take place in mid-August, with Plaza de Ramón y Cajal as one of their main venues.

• Name of the municipality's festivities: Villarrobledo Fair and Festivals in honour of the Virgin of Charity, along with Carnival, Holy Week and other cultural events.
• Main celebration period: the Fair is held around mid-August.
• Usual duration: around one week during the second half of August.
• Usual places: Plaza de Ramón y Cajal, Paseo de la Virgen, Sanctuary of Our Lady of Charity, fairgrounds and central streets of the inaugural route.
• Associated traditions: proclamation, inaugural parade, giants and big heads, Carnival troupes, municipal band, ribbon cutting, salve, offering of the Fair to the Patron Saint and gunpowder.
• Who participates: City Council, Department of Celebrations, authorities, troupes, musical groups, neighbors, families, associations and visitors.
• Other cultural events: Carnaval de Villarrobledo, Semana Santa, Viña Rock and cultural activities published in the municipal agenda.
• Otras ofertas culturales: Tinajera Pottery Interpretation Centre, Town Hall, San Blas Church, Food Market, Mercantile and Industrial Circle, wineries, tourist routes and guided tours of the Tourist Office.

See also the general guide to Our Lady of Charity festivals in Spain.