# Hércules Snow and Barbacoa Festival in Querétaro > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hrcules-snow-and-barbacoa-festival-in-quertaro > Updated: 2026-10-19T02:22:45.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3. The 11th edition of the Hércules Snow and Barbacoa Festival returned to the Hércules neighborhood in Querétaro on October 18, marking a return to Plaza Bicentenario in the Villa Cayetano Rubio delegation after a seven-year hiatus caused by the pandemic. Querétaro Municipal President Felifer Macías attended the festivities, describing Hércules as a “cultural and industrial pillar of the city.” The event aimed to strengthen local identity and promote economic opportunities for residents. The festival featured more than 40 exhibitors, including local producers, merchants, and artisans offering traditional snow (nieve), barbacoa, and various handicrafts. The cultural program included musical performances by groups such as the Rondalla, Mariachi Universitario, and the Estudiantina from the Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (UAQ), alongside folk dancing and children’s entertainment. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-19: Hércules celebrates return of Snow and Barbacoa Festival The Festival de la Nieve y la Barbacoa has returned to Hércules, Querétaro, after a seven-year suspension, celebrating local gastronomy, industry, and cultural traditions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hrcules-celebrates-return-of-snow-and-barbacoa-festival ### 2026-10-15: Hércules Snow and Barbacoa Festival returns to Querétaro The Snow and Barbacoa Festival returns to Hércules, Querétaro, on October 18, featuring 70+ exhibitors and cultural performances after a seven-year hiatus. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hrcules-snow-and-barbacoa-festival-returns-to-quertaro ### 2026-10-08: Mexicacao festival to host 38 exhibitors in Querétaro The 11th Mexicacao festival will be held on October 17-18 at the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Querétaro, featuring 38 exhibitors and a new chocolate bar competition. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexicacao-festival-to-host-38-exhibitors-in-quertaro --- Cite as: Hércules Snow and Barbacoa Festival in Querétaro. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hrcules-snow-and-barbacoa-festival-in-quertaro