Fiesta de la Rosa del Azafrán: 2026 programme

Fiesta de la Rosa del Azafrán celebrates La Mancha saffron-growing with folklore, flower-stripping contests, food and events at Consuegra's windmills.

Fiesta de la Rosa del Azafrán in Consuegra. Programme for Fiesta de la Rosa del Azafrán. Programme for Saturday 17 October 2026

  • 19:00, Town Hall: gathering and parade of Dulcinea, the festival speaker and local authorities.
  • 19:30, Teatro Don Quijote: proclamation of Dulcinea, opening address, celebration of La Mancha and traditional dance.

Fiesta de la Rosa del Azafrán in Consuegra. Programme for Fiesta de la Rosa del Azafrán. Programme for Sunday 18 October 2026

  • 12:00, Plaza de España: opening rocket and sweets distribution.
  • 12:30, Calle del Arco: traditional rounds gathering; 19:00, Teatro Don Quijote: rondalla gathering.

Fiesta de la Rosa del Azafrán in Consuegra. Programme for Fiesta de la Rosa del Azafrán. Programme for Friday 23 October 2026

  • 17:00 and 18:00, Franciscan convent: children's and adults' local saffron-flower stripping contests.
  • 18:00: exhibitions open; 19:00, Paseo Ramón y Cajal: agricultural machinery fair; 20:00: food fair.

Fiesta de la Rosa del Azafrán in Consuegra. Programme for Fiesta de la Rosa del Azafrán. Programme for Saturday 24 October 2026

  • 09:00, Finca Ramón: tractor ploughing contest; 10:30, Paseo Ortega y Munilla: food competition.
  • 16:00, Franciscan convent: provincial saffron-flower stripping contest.
  • 16:30, Molino Rucio: Municipal Music School; 17:00, Molienda de la Paz; 17:30, folklore showcase.

Fiesta de la Rosa del Azafrán in Consuegra. Programme for Fiesta de la Rosa del Azafrán. Programme for Sunday 25 October 2026

  • 09:00: musical reveille; 11:00, El Campillo: tractor skills contest and Tierra de Azafrán guided tours.
  • 11:00 and 11:30, Plaza de España: children's and national saffron-flower stripping finals.
  • 12:30, Plaza de España: 64th Rosa del Azafrán National Folklore Festival.

Practical information

Check the organising body for last-minute changes before travelling.

Return to the permanent guide to Fiesta de la Rosa del Azafrán.

Official sources