Festivals in Yepes

Local festivals of Yepes

Yepes is known for the patronal festivities of the Santísimo Cristo de la Vera Cruz, Corpus Christi and the Jornadas Calderonianas, which are recognised as a festival of regional tourist interest.

• Name of the municipality's festivities: patron saint festivities in honour of the Holy Christ of the True Cross, Corpus Christi and Calderonian Days.
• Main celebration day: The employer cycle is organised around the 14 September, with events close to the day of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross; The Calderonian Days are presented linked to Corpus Christi.
• Usual duration: The patron saint festivities usually take place for several days around mid-September; The Calderonian Days bring together cultural events around their annual programme.
• Usual places: Plaza Mayor, Collegiate Church of San Benito Abad, Hospital de San Nicolás, streets of the historic centre and municipal cultural spaces.
• Associated traditions: processions, concerts, bullfighting events, clubs, historical theater, heritage visits, music, street activities and baroque atmosphere at the Calderonian Days.
• Who participates: City Council, Department of Culture and Celebrations, brotherhoods, local associations, clubs, cultural groups, neighbors, families and visitors.
• Other cultural events: the site of the Jornadas Calderonianas describes an annual baroque festival born around the link between Yepes and Calderón de la Barca.
• Otras ofertas culturales: Tourist Office, Hospital of San Nicolás, Collegiate Church of San Benito Abad, Convent of San José and San Ildefonso, historical doors, walls, Picota and traditional fountains.