Fiestas de Agosto de Villamayor

Introduction and local significance

The Fiestas de Agosto de Villamayor take place this year from 10 to 16 August 2026 in the municipality of Villamayor, in the province of Salamanca. This patronal festival stands out for involving locals and visitors alike in a diverse programme ranging from performing arts shows in the plaza de España to sporting competitions at the Pabellón Dori Ruano and the Frontón Municipal. The event combines citizen participation through peñas (local social clubs) and local associations with leisure activities that liven up the municipality's streets during the summer season.

Historical origins and tradition

The festive calendar maintains a strong link with the religious and cultural celebrations rooted in the town. Among them, the festivity of the Virgen de la Asunción stands out, commemorated every 15 August with liturgical services in the parish church. Likewise, the cultural sphere is supported by well-established events such as the XXIV Certamen Folclórico Nicomedes de Castro (Nicomedes de Castro 24th Folklore Festival), an event that brings together traditional groups in the plaza de España and constitutes a benchmark of the Fiestas de Agosto de Villamayor.

Programme and main events

The official programme brings together prominent events such as the traditional hanging of banners accompanied by the Queloques brass band starting from the Aula de Cultura, or the patronal mass on 15 August. In the musical section, nighttime events at the fairground stand out with the Pandora macro-disco, the DC3 discotheque and the Alyma Show mobile disco. The days also include playful proposals such as the inter-peña snack at the petanque courts of Anantapur park and the folklore festival. To consult the complete list of schedules and detailed locations, you can review the official programme list available in the details.

Traditional festival food

The central gastronomic axis of the festivity is the popular paella organised on 15 August at the Piscinas Municipales de Villamayor (Villamayor Municipal Swimming Pools). This culinary event brings attendees together to enjoy the dish in the open air during a day completed with DJ music entertainment and bouncy castles. In addition, the surroundings of the swimming pools traditionally host card tournaments such as tute, remi, mus and chinchón during the afternoon of that same festive day.

Visitor guide and where to stay

The events are distributed across various points in the town such as the fairground, the Frontón Municipal, calle Licenciado Vidriera and the surroundings of the Gudino bridge, where water and canoeing activities are organised. It is advisable to book accommodation in advance for the festival dates, either in the municipality itself or in nearby towns to facilitate access to nighttime events. On days with the highest turnout, it is preferable to use public transport or park outside the town centre. Attendees should keep in mind specific guidelines such as free registration until 12 August for insurance coverage in the cycle-touring ride, the recommended use of a white t-shirt for the Color Party, or the possibility of bringing your own inflatable mat for the water slide installed on the slope leading down from the Pabellón Dori Ruano.