Spanish towns host traditional craft and antique festivals

Several regional cultural festivals focusing on traditional crafts and antiques are scheduled to take place in Spain.

In Medina de Pomar, the 22nd edition of the ANTICO fair will be held on October 25. Organized by the Asociación Cultural Etnográfica y Artesanal Merindades (ACEYAM), the event will feature antiques, furniture, ceramics, and various curiosities. The fair will occupy the Plaza Mayor, Plaza del Alcázar, and the ground floor of the Museo Histórico de Las Merindades, where artisans will perform live demonstrations in wood carving, wool work, and basketry. If weather permits, a display of classic cars and motorcycles will also be held in the Plaza del Alcázar.

Simultaneously, the town of Yeste in Albacete is hosting its 27th Traditions Fair from October 23 to 25. The event highlights local roots through more than 50 artisanal trades and an ethnographic exhibition titled ‘Los artesanos, el alma de nuestra Feria’ at the Convento de los Franciscanos. This year’s program includes a discussion on the history of looms and traditional patchwork blankets, aimed at preserving local heritage and boosting regional tourism.