Rueda Grape Harvest Festival 2026 programme
Official 2026 schedule for Rueda, Valladolid. Check the organisers’ notices for any last-minute changes.
Rueda Grape Harvest Festival. Programme for Friday 9 October 2026
The Futuros cocineros children’s workshop begins at Arrope restaurant at 10 am; children recreate grape gleaning and treading in Plaza Mayor at 12.30 pm. Germán Delibes Caballero presents El abuelo Delibes in the Town Hall events room at 6.30 pm. DJ Javi Arena starts at Bar Zurich at 11.30 pm. Participating wineries on the wine route open with advance booking.
Rueda Grape Harvest Festival. Programme for Saturday 10 October 2026
Chocolate Juan Ruiz opens its factory from 10.30 am to noon. The craft fair runs beside Plaza Mayor from noon to 3 pm and 4.30 to 9 pm; the wine fair opens from noon to 4 pm and 6 to 11 pm. A bookable wine-route experience begins at 1 pm. The Toro de la Vendimia is released on Avenida de Castilla at 6 pm, followed by a second bull for the local association’s anniversary. The church opens from 8 to 10 pm; Destrangis perform at 8 pm, a barrel-assembly demonstration begins at 9 pm and Macrodisco Escarlata starts on Paseo del Arenal at 11.30 pm.
Rueda Grape Harvest Festival. Programme for Sunday 11 October 2026
Registration for the national quick-painting competition takes place at Casa de Cultura from 9 to 10 am. The painted barrels go on display at 10 am, when the classic vehicle gathering also opens on Paseo del Arenal. Mass and the blessing of grapes begin at 11 am. The wine fair runs from noon to 5 pm; at 12.15 pm the opening address, Winemaker and Municipality of Honour awards and grape treading take place. The craft fair runs from 12.30 to 3 pm and 4.30 to 9 pm; Los Pichas perform at 1.30 pm and the public paella is served at Explanada del Cristo at 3 pm. Prizes are presented at 5.30 pm, followed by DJ Darío GC at 5.30 pm, flamenco with Los Lunares at 6.30 pm and Gran Macrodisco Rave at 11 pm.