Feria-Mercado del Queso Artesano Villa Condal de Teba

Introduction and local significance

This year, the Feria-Mercado del Queso Artesano Villa Condal de Teba takes place from 1 to 4 October 2026 in the Málaga municipality of Teba. This autumn gastronomic event brings together over fifty artisan cheese dairies from various corners of Spain and Portugal. Throughout the festival days, visitors can purchase and taste a wide variety of dairy products while exploring the town's local historic heritage.

Historical origins and tradition

This year's edition marks the 24th staging of this event dedicated to artisan cheese in the province of Málaga. Participating producers bring with them a deep-rooted cheesemaking tradition from across the Iberian Peninsula. The scheduled activities highlight traditional methods of cheese production through hands-on workshops and live demonstrations.

Programme and main events

The official programme runs from the start of the technical activities right through to the closing of the market. The main events are scheduled as follows:

• Thursday 1 October at 19:00: Vinos Experience & Cheese Pairing at the Escuelas Municipales María Zambrano.
• Saturday 3 October at 10:00: Opening of the market featuring more than fifty cheesemakers.
• Saturday 3 October at 11:00: Official inauguration and prize-giving ceremony for the Artisan Cheese Competition.
• Saturday 3 October at 12:00: Educational fresh cheese-making workshop on Calle San Joaquín.
• Saturday 3 October at 13:00: Guided tasting of traditional Andalusian cheeses on Calle San Joaquín.
• Saturday 3 October at 16:00: Baking and Dessert Competition featuring Cheese at the Escuelas Municipales.
• Saturday 3 October at 18:30: Children's Cheese Tasting for ages 9 to 12.
• Sunday 4 October at 10:00: Opening of the second day of the market.
• Sunday 4 October at 12:00 and 13:00: Further cheese-making workshops and guided tastings on Calle San Joaquín.
• Sunday 4 October at 17:00: Presentation of the People's Choice Award for Best Cheese Dairy (Premio a la Mejor Quesería Popular).
• Sunday 4 October at 18:00: Official closing ceremony of the fair.

Traditional festival food

The event centres on artisan cheese in all its forms, highlighting varieties protected by designations of origin and renowned regional traditions. Among the cheeses on offer are widely celebrated specialities such as Idiazábal, Manchego, Tetilla, Gamonéu, Mahón-Menorca, and Picón Bejes-Tresviso. Visitors can also sample traditional tortas (creamy, soft-ripened cheeses) such as Torta de La Serena and Torta del Casar. The culinary offerings are rounded off by sweet baked treats and pastries prepared specifically with cheese as their star ingredient.

Visitor guide and where to stay

It is advisable to book accommodation well in advance to secure a place to stay over the festival dates. Visitors are encouraged to use public transport or leave their cars in the designated parking areas on the MA-465 road, the old football ground on the Teba-Almargen road, and the Cuartel area, priced at one euro. The organisers provide a shuttle bus running between the Molino Lucero area and Calle Melrose, operating on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00. To get around comfortably and follow all the scheduled events, staying in the village itself or in the surrounding area is ideal, and it is always wise to check the official programme beforehand for any last-minute timetable adjustments.