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Fair
Feria en Hornachuelos
Hornachuelos, Córdoba · Andalucía
2026 edition
16–19 July 2026
✔ Official dates confirmed
2026 programme
- 16 July, 19:45 · 41st San Abundio Popular Race (Streets of the municipality)
- 16 July, 22:00 · Official switching-on of the fair and special illumination (Las Erillas fairground)
- 16 July, 23:00 · Performance by Academia Beatriz Rojano and Big Dance Mesas de Guadalora (Las Erillas fairground)
- 17 July, 01:00 · Rockopop concert (80s and 90s tribute) (Las Erillas fairground)
- 17 July, 14:00 · Afternoon dances (Fairground marquees)
- 17 July, 22:00 · Tribute Dinner for Our Elders (Fairground)
- 18 July, 00:00 · Performances by La Tentación and La Nueva Divina (Fairground)
- 18 July, 14:00 · Afternoon dances (Fairground marquees)
- 19 July, 00:00 · Performances by Alldara Show and Chasis orchestras (Fairground)
- 19 July, 14:00 · Afternoon dances (Fairground marquees)
- 20 July, 00:00 · Performances by Vintash and La Rebelión (Fairground)
Sources: hornachuelos.es · Web oficial del Ayuntamiento de Hornachuelos (hornachuelos.es) · Web oficial del Ayuntamiento de Hornachuelos (hornachuelos.es)
Where it is and getting there
Recinto ferial de Las Erillas · Hornachuelos
Sources: hornachuelos.es
Introduction and local significance
The Feria en Hornachuelos is a festive event held in the Cordoban municipality of Hornachuelos. For this edition, the official dates are from 16 to 19 July 2026. This period brings together a series of leisure, sporting and musical activities taking place in the designated venue, offering locals and visitors a varied programme of events running throughout the afternoon and into the night.
Historical origins and tradition
The fair's programme maintains well-established customs within the municipality. The San Abundio Popular Race stands out as a traditional sporting event which, reaching its 41st edition, marks the official start of the festivities as it winds through the local streets. Additionally, the traditional «bailes de siesta» (afternoon dances) form an integral part of the identity of the Feria en Hornachuelos, held in the various marquees at the fairground during the days of the fair, keeping social activity and the atmosphere alive during the central hours of the day.
Programme and main events
The core of the programme is located at the Las Erillas fairground, where most of the scheduled events take place. The calendar includes highlights such as the official switching-on of the fair and the special illumination, alongside a series of musical performances featuring orchestras, dance shows and tribute concerts. Space is also set aside for social gatherings, such as the Tribute Dinner for Our Elders. To check the exact times for each activity, it is recommended to consult the official programme provided in this guide, as schedules may be subject to change before the celebrations begin.
Traditional festival food
The official information available regarding the celebration does not detail specific dishes, traditional recipes or culinary proposals linked to these days of festivity in the municipality. Therefore, there is no data connecting the culinary offering of the fair with specific local dishes, special menus or exclusive gastronomic customs for this particular event.
Visitor guide and where to stay
The venue for the celebrations is the Las Erillas fairground. To make access easier during the days of highest attendance, it is recommended to use public transport or, if travelling by private car, to park outside the town centre of Hornachuelos due to potential traffic restrictions. It is advisable to plan accommodation in advance, either in the municipality itself or in nearby towns, which makes attending the evening events much easier. Before setting off, it is essential to check the official programme to verify any possible changes to times or the schedule of events.