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Food festival

Feria del Aceite en Enguera

Enguera, Valencia · Comunitat Valenciana

2026 edition

16–18 October 2026

✔ Official dates confirmed

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2026 programme

  1. 16 October, 10:00 · AOVE kids. Activities, visits and workshops with AOVE as the protagonist for the little ones
  2. 16 October, 11:00 · The future of AOVE is here. Experiential tour of the Cooperative and AOVE tasting aimed at future chefs and nutrition professionals from the Mediterráneo Culinary Center (Cooperative)
  3. 16 October, 18:30 · Official inauguration of the IV Feria del Aceite by representatives of public administrations and private companies that organise and collaborate
  4. 16 October, 18:30 · Opening of the gastronomic area and the children's area
  5. 16 October, 19:00 · Children's workshop on aromatic sachets
  6. 16 October, 19:30 · Start of the III Tapas Competition: Presentation of Tapas from the participating restaurants of the fair
  7. 16 October, 19:30 · Showcooking of recipes with AOVE led by students from Mediterráneo Culinary Center (Main stage)
  8. 16 October, 21:00 · Tasting of Vermouths by Bodegas Las Eras (Tasting and Workshop Tent)
  9. 16 October, 21:30 · Wine tasting “Tierra de Bobales” by Bodegas Vicente Gandía (Tasting and Workshop Tent)
  10. 17 October, 08:00 · Hiking route between olive groves and cucos, with a visit to centenary and traditional olive trees and outdoor breakfast (Departure from the information point)
  11. 17 October, 09:00 · Hiking route of the Pozo de Benacancil alongside ADENE (Departure from the information point)
  12. 17 October, 10:00 · Opening of exhibitors, gastronomic area, and popular breakfasts
  13. 17 October, 10:00 · Activities and workshops for children in the children's area and tasting of bread with olive oil for the little ones (Children's area)
  14. 17 October, 10:00 · Presentation of “La Cultura del Mercado”, a new book by Paco Alonso
  15. 17 October, 10:00 · Inauguration of the Hunting Area with 3D simulators, falconry, and archery (Hunting Area)
  16. 17 October, 10:00 · Exhibition of Trucks and Miniature Machinery with the Radio-Controlled Trucks Association
  17. 17 October, 10:00 · Pick olives and learn how olive oil is made at the Almazara Campoenguera (Guided tour and tasting) (Almazara Campoenguera)
  18. 17 October, 11:00 · Blind tasting to sample various products and wines from Enguera (Sala Campoenguera)
  19. 17 October, 11:00 · I Lye Olives Competition, jury deliberation and award ceremony (Main stage)
  20. 17 October, 12:00 · Workshop Learn to Work with Esparto (Tasting and Workshop Tent)
  21. 17 October, 12:30 · Wine tasting with pairing with Bodega Vicente Gandía (Tasting and Workshop Tent)
  22. 17 October, 13:00 · Showcooking “Territory Meats: Game and Bull” (Main stage)
  23. 17 October, 13:30 · Pairing of cheeses, salted fish, and wines (Sala Campoenguera)
  24. 17 October, 16:30 · Floral Craft Workshop (Tasting and Workshop Tent)
  25. 17 October, 17:00 · Oil tasting with pairing (Sala Campoenguera)
  26. 17 October, 18:00 · Demonstration of the esparto craft (Main stage)
  27. 17 October, 18:30 · Traditional cosmetics workshop with olive oil (Tasting and Workshop Tent)
  28. 17 October, 19:30 · Showcooking by Ruben Fenollar: The olive oil of Enguera in the current recipe book (Main stage)
  29. 17 October, 20:30 · Tasting of beers by cervezas Emi (Tasting and Workshop Tent)
  30. 17 October, 22:00 · Live music (Main stage)
  31. 18 October, 09:00 · Opening of exhibitors, gastronomic area, and popular breakfasts
  32. 18 October, 09:00 · Start of the Enguera Popular Race
  33. 18 October, 09:00 · Motorcycle meet-up with tasting of oils and visit to the oil mill
  34. 18 October, 10:00 · Pick olives and learn how olive oil is made at the Almazara Campoenguera (Guided tour and tasting) (Almazara Campoenguera)
  35. 18 October, 10:00 · I MasNou Chess Tournament (Tasting and Workshop Tent)
  36. 18 October, 10:15 · Children's Popular Race
  37. 18 October, 11:00 · Showcooking by the participants of the III Tapas Competition (Main stage)
  38. 18 October, 12:30 · Exhibition of the World of Beekeeping: Live demonstration and honey tasting (Main stage)
  39. 18 October, 12:30 · Award ceremony for the Enguera Popular Race, the Children's Popular Race, and the I MasNou Chess Tournament (Main stage)
  40. 18 October, 13:30 · Aperitif pairing Camins and Creu de Pedra (Sala Campoenguera)

Sources: Gaceta del Turismo - · Valenciabonita

Introduction and local significance

The Feria del Aceite in Enguera is celebrated this year from 16 to 18 October 2026 in this town located in the province of Valencia, within the Comunitat Valenciana. This gastronomic event pays a well-deserved tribute to the deep olive-growing heritage of the municipality and the excellent production of extra virgin olive oil characteristic of the comarca of Canal de Navarrés. Visitors who come to the municipality during these days have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in the culture of olive oil through a wide variety of sensory experiences and cultural proposals. The official website of the town hall and the organisers promote this event to highlight the first AOVEs (Aceite de Oliva Virgen Extra) of the campaign and to energise the local sector.

Historical origins and tradition

This prominent event reaches its fourth edition in its current iteration, firmly establishing itself as a reference point for lovers of olive oil and Valencian traditions. Among the traditional elements recovered and strongly advocated at the event is the artisanal craft of esparto, a manual work deeply linked to the economic and social history of Enguera, which is showcased through live demonstrations and specific workshops. Additionally, the programme roots customs that are deeply ingrained in the territory, such as the culture of the Valencian breakfast and the traditional preparation of olives in lye. These ancestral practices connect attendees directly with the ways of life of the past, keeping alive the collective memory of the rural Valencian environment and its symbiotic relationship with the natural surroundings.

Programme and main events

The official programme of the fair encompasses multiple spaces and proposals for all visitor profiles, complementing the events detailed in this document. Attendees can participate in attractive hiking routes, such as the route between olive groves and cucos with a visit to centenary olive trees or the route of the Pozo de Benacancil alongside ADENE. In the technical and educational realm, guided tours of the Almazara Campoenguera stand out to learn about the olive oil production process, wine tastings led by wineries such as Vicente Gandía and Las Eras, and high cuisine showcookings with students from the Mediterráneo Culinary Center and chefs like Ruben Fenollar. The programme also includes a variety of attractions such as the III Tapas Competition, the I Lye Olives Competition, a hunting area with 3D simulators, falconry and archery, exhibitions of radio-controlled trucks, a motorcycle meet-up, the Enguera Popular Race, and the I MasNou Chess Tournament.

Traditional festival food

The gastronomy of the festival revolves around the excellence of extra virgin olive oil and the most genuine flavours of the territory. The most representative dishes and products that can be tasted during these days are:

  • Olivas en sosa: traditional homemade preparation deeply rooted in the comarca, the star of the I Lye Olives Competition held during the event.
  • Paella de hígado de toro: a traditional dish linked to the live culinary demonstrations taking place on the main stage.
  • Pan con aceite: a traditional and healthy tasting specifically offered for the little ones in the children's area. This culinary offering is complemented by pairings of cheeses, salted fish, honeys, and local broths in the Sala Campoenguera and the tasting tent.

Visitor guide and where to stay

To plan a visit to the Feria del Aceite in Enguera, it is essential to keep in mind that many of the tastings, routes, workshops, and tastings require prior reservation through the official website feriadelaceite.es, via WhatsApp at 611786435, or in person and by phone at the Tourist Office. As a commercial incentive, during the event, all visitors receive a ten percent discount on purchases of Campoenguera products. Regarding the schedule, exhibitors close at 22:00, while the gastronomic area extends its activity until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, and until 22:00 on Sundays. For accommodation and general logistics, it is advisable to book a place in advance in the municipality itself or in nearby towns, and to opt for public transport or park outside the centre during peak visitor times.