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Feria de Jocotenango in Guatemala City

Overview

The traditional Feria de Jocotenango is being held in Guatemala City from August 8 to 16, 2026. The event honors the Virgen de la Asunción, the capital’s patron saint, and marks the 250th anniversary of the city’s relocation to the Valle de la Ermita.

Located at the Hipódromo del Norte in Zone 2, the fair features approximately 219 food stalls and 87 attractions, including mechanical rides. While admission is free, visitors must pay for food and rides. To accommodate attendees, the Municipality of Guatemala has provided free parking at Avenida Simeón Cañas and the Universidad Mariano Gálvez campus.

Weather forecasts for the holiday weekend suggest daytime temperatures between 24°C and 30°C, with potential afternoon or evening rain and electrical activity.

Entities

Guatemala City · Feria de Jocotenango · Virgen de la Asunción · Municipality of Guatemala · INSIVUMEH

Timeline

  1. 29 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Feria de Jocotenango returns to Guatemala City

    Guatemala City's Feria de Jocotenango runs through August 16, 2026. Visitors should expect warm days and afternoon rains during the holiday weekend.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Jocotenango Fair opens in Guatemala City

    The historic Feria de Jocotenango has opened in Guatemala City's Hipódromo del Norte, celebrating the Virgen de la Asunción with food, attractions, and centuries of tradition through August 16.

Sources

diarioextra.com · emisorasunidas.com · guatemala.com · hongkongjazz.com · lahora.gt · tn23.tv