Mexico to host Bean Fair at Los Pinos in November

The Mexican Secretariat of Culture and Alimentación para el Bienestar will host the Bean Fair at the Los Pinos Cultural Complex from November 20 to 22, 2026. The event aims to celebrate the history, nutritional value, and biocultural diversity of the bean.

Mexico is a primary center for the origin and genetic diversity of the Phaseolus genus, hosting 57 of the approximately 150 known species worldwide, including 31 endemic species. The fair will feature workshops, talks, cinema, and activities for children.

Participants will include producers, traditional cooks, artisans, and specialists. Traditional cooks will offer various dishes at the Cocinas de Humo and El Solar Market, featuring items such as bean tlacoyos, black beans, and bean burritos with chorizo.