2026 programme

29 August, 9:30 · Children's and Youth Fishing Trophy (Pantano de la Corcovada – Venta del Charco)

30 August, 10:30 · Bicycle Day (Matías Prats Municipal Sports Pavilion)

30 August, 21:00 · Flamenco Dress Parade (Gardens of the Casa de Pedro Bueno)

1 September, 21:00 · Dinner in Tribute to Our Elders (Caseta Municipal)

2 September, 21:00 · Dinner in Tribute to Our Elders (Caseta Municipal)

4 September, 22:00 · 42nd Villa del Río Flamenco Festival (Bullring)

5 September, 00:00 · Official Opening of the 2026 Fair

5 September, 00:00 · Youth Party (Bullring)

5 September, 23:45 · Inaugural Parade (Plaza de la Constitución)

5 September · Ribbon Cutting and Switching on of the Fair Lights (Fairground Entrance)

5 September · Performance by Grupo Conexión (Caseta Municipal)

6 September, 12:30 · 13th Horse and Carriage Parade (Plaza de la Constitución)

6 September, 14:00 · Presentation of Mementos to Dressed Riders and Amazons (Caseta Municipal)

6 September, 14:30 · Performance by the Coro Rociero «Paz y Esperanza» (Caseta Municipal)

6 September, 16:30 · «El 28», La Oreja de Van Gogh Tribute Band (Caseta Municipal)

6 September · Festive Morning Reveille (Diana Floreada)

6 September · 2026 Fair Fishing Trophy (Banks of the Guadalquivir)

6 September · Performance by Requiebros and Grupo Channel (Caseta Municipal)

7 September, 16:30 · DeLorean Versiones (Caseta Municipal)

7 September · Performance by Grupo Rockopop and Grupo Electra (Caseta Municipal)

8 September, 14:30 · Performance by María Castillo (Caseta Municipal)

8 September, 16:30 · Planeta 80 (Caseta Municipal)

8 September, 8:00 · Running of the Cows - Gran Suelta de Vaquillas (Bullring)

8 September · Performance by Cuarteto Xharma (Caseta Municipal)

9 September, 14:00 · Children's Show «Toma Castaña» (Caseta Municipal)

9 September, 16:30 · «El Llanto del Loco», El Canto del Loco Tribute Band (Caseta Municipal)

9 September, 8:00 · Running of the Cows - Gran Suelta de Vaquillas (Bullring)

9 September · Children's Day (€1 discount on rides)

9 September · Performance by La Tentación (Caseta Municipal)

10 September, 00:00 · Pyromusical Show (Football Pitch)

10 September, 16:30 · Mister Plan Versiones (Caseta Municipal)

10 September · Orquesta La Banda Imposible (Caseta Municipal)

Introduction and local significance

The Feria y Fiestas de Villa del Río take place this year from 6 to 10 September 2026 in honour of the patron saint Nuestra Señora de la Estrella. This festive event, organised in the municipality in the province of Córdoba, brings together locals and visitors for a wide-ranging schedule of activities that includes sporting events such as the fishing trophy at the Pantano de la Corcovada and along the banks of the Guadalquivir. It is advisable to check the official programme before travelling, as timetables and events may be subject to change by the municipal organisation.

Historical origins and tradition

This festival is rooted in the devotion to the patron saint Nuestra Señora de la Estrella, marking the local religious and festive calendar. Local traditions intertwine with the popular celebrations hosted by the municipality during these days, keeping the cultural emblems of Villa del Río alive.

Programme and main events

Activities kick off on earlier dates with events such as the children's and youth fishing trophy at the Pantano de la Corcovada, Bicycle Day starting from the Matías Prats Municipal Sports Pavilion, and the flamenco dress parade in the gardens of the Casa de Pedro Bueno. Since the official schedule already details the rest of the programme, the central events defining the September fair are well worth highlighting. These include the inaugural parade from the Plaza de la Constitución, the switching on of the lights at the fairground entrance, the 42nd Flamenco Festival at the bullring, the horse rides, and the pyromusical show at the football pitch.

Traditional festival food

During the Feria y Fiestas de Villa del Río, the Caseta Municipal hosts various gatherings and official dinners, such as the dinner paying tribute to the elderly included in the official programme. This main area of the fairground is the focal point for meetings and socialising around the tables set up for attendees throughout the festive days.

Visitor guide and where to stay

The main events take place at the fairground, the municipal marquee (Caseta Municipal), the bullring and the football pitch in Villa del Río. On days with the highest visitor numbers, it is preferable to park outside the centre or use the designated access routes to avoid traffic congestion when getting around the town. It is advisable to book accommodation in advance, either in the municipality itself or in nearby towns, making it easy to follow the scheduled events in complete comfort throughout your stay.