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2026 International Horse Fair and Málaga Festival Updates

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In late July, Málaga opened applications for its Feria de Málaga horse-rider and carriage program, scheduled for 15–22 August. The festivities center on the city center, specifically Calle Larios and Plaza de la Constitución, highlighting local gastronomy through traditional establishments and brotherhood tents. The event is rooted in the city’s history, specifically the entry of the Catholic Monarchs into Málaga on August 19. Aguascalientes, Mexico, held its Feria Internacional del Caballo from 7–16 August on Isla San Marcos. The fair featured over 170 activities, including charreadas, competitions, and exhibitions, with participation from 1,500 horses and 500 riders from Mexico and ten foreign countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, Argentina, Chile, Spain, Wales, and England. Erik Emmanuel Rodríguez Cruz, president of the Association of Breeders and Horsemen of Aguascalientes, noted the event attracted approximately 80,000 visitors, providing a significant boost to the state's tourism and economy. The fair concluded with a positive balance and no reported incidents. ~~In Málaga,~~ Preparations for the ~~festival continues~~ Málaga Fair included a pyromusical show on August 14. For the 2026 edition, Juan Francisco Funes was designated to ~~celebrate local culture through musical performances and~~ deliver the proclamation, while actress María Barrancos was set to carry the flag during the traditional ~~tapas at establishments such as Las Merchanas. The celebrations maintain long-standing traditions, including~~ Romería. As the ~~official~~ festival ~~proclamation which has utilized its current oratorical form since 1987.~~ progressed, it attracted a diverse international audience from countries including Italy, the Netherlands, England, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, and South Africa. The celebrations, split between the Historic Center and the Real del Cortijo de Torres, featured flamenco music, traditional attire, and dancing, coinciding with high volumes of cruise ship arrivals in the region.

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