Festivals in Iniesta

Iniesta local festivals

The most representative celebration of Iniesta is the Pilgrimage and Festival of the Virgin of Consolación, patron saint of the town and Festival of Regional Tourist Interest. It takes place on Pentecost Sunday and transports the image from the parish church to the Site and Sanctuary of Consolation along the traditional Camino de la Virgen.

• Date and duration: the main events take place over Pentecost weekend, with a vigil and activities on Saturday and the pilgrimage on Sunday.
• Route and places: The departure takes place at dawn from the parish church; The itinerary passes through the Pocico de la Virgen, the Humilladero de Villarta and the Chozo before reaching the Sanctuary of Consolación.
• Traditions: transfer of the image on shoulders, chocolate with cupcakes along the way, mass and procession in the sanctuary, food among the pine forests, popular fair, songs, flowers, votive offerings and promises from the pilgrims.
• Fair and Festivities: the town's festive cycle is held in August, with the Virgin's pilgrimage return to Iniesta, the opening speech, presentation of the queen and court, and religious, cultural and popular events.
• Other celebrations: San Isidro on 15 May, San Cristóbal and the Ronda de Mayos during the night of 30 April.
• Participación: City Council, parish, Orfeón Iniestense, associations, pilgrims, families and visitors to La Manchuela.

The date of Pentecost and the August programme vary each year, so the schedules, routes and activities must be checked in the current municipal programming.