Pilarica festivities in Poreñu
Poreñu honours the Pilarica with vermouth sessions, an outdoor meal, dancing, a street parade, Mass, the ramu and home-made cider.
Usual date
Around 12 October. Exact dates may vary each year.
Where it is held
Poreñu chapel, the festival meadow and the route to El Palaciu are the main settings.
Province: Asturias.
Autonomous community: Asturias.
Traditions and main events
Mass and the auction of the ramu share the spotlight with bagpipe and drum music, the community barbecue, open-air dancing and a home-made cider competition. See the 2026 programme.