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Mexican regional festivals and Spanish wine harvest season festivals 2026
In late July 2026, Guanajuato opened its annual Vendimias wine festival, running from 1 August to 18 October and offering enotourism experiences such as vineyard tours, wine tastings, and cultural performances across several municipalities. The event was promoted as a showcase for the state’s wine quality and a boost for local producers and tourism. A few days later, the season of cultural celebrations continued with the Guelaguetza exhibition in Mérida and the Zacatecas International Folklore Festival. Both events emphasized cultural exchange and regional diversity, reinforcing Mexico’s broader effort to attract visitors through a variety of local festivals. On 1 August, the Vendimias season began in El Durazno, marking the first of sixteen wine‑harvest festivals scheduled through 18 October in Dolores Hidalgo, San Miguel de Allende, San Felipe and Silao. Concurrent with the wine celebrations, the “Guanajuato ¡Sí Sabe! 2026” gastronomic program launched, featuring events such as the Feria del Pulque in Doctor Mora (7‑9 Aug), Luminaria en la Cocina in Valle de Santiago (9 Aug), the Feria del Mezcal y la Nieve in Comonfort (15 Aug) and the Fiesta del Vino in Dolores Hidalgo (15‑16 Aug). Expansion of these celebrations continued in By late August with the announcement of Irapuato’s inaugural “De Vino en Vino” enogastronomic festival, scheduled for 29 August at the Inforum Irapuato Velaria. The event aims to showcase over 35 wine labels from 12 Guanajuato wineries alongside regional crafts and musical performances. By the end of August, 2026, Guanajuato’s “¡Sí Sabe!” gastronomic season had concluded, though harvest celebrations remain remained ongoing through October. Other Mexican regions are also preparing Preparations continued for upcoming festivities, festivities in other Mexican regions, including the Feria de la Uva 2026 in Aguascalientes (11–13 September) and “La Vendimia más Mexicana” in Querétaro (12 September). September), the latter of which will integrate wine with traditional elements like mariachi and equestrian shows. As of mid-September, the Vendimias Guanajuato 2026 season has reached its midpoint. Of the sixteen scheduled enotourism experiences, eight have been completed, with the remaining eight set for September and October. These events aim to support local economies through the Guanajuato SUMA strategy. Upcoming highlights include the ‘Arte y Vino’ Festival at Viñedo San Bernardino on 19 September and the IX Fiesta de la Vendimia at Viñedo Los Arcángeles on 26 September. October celebrations are expected at Viña del Cielo and the UTSMA University Harvest Festival in San Miguel de Allende. Parallel grape harvest and wine festivals are also being held in Spain. Valdepeñas has inaugurated its 73rd Grape Harvest and Wine Festival, featuring over 150 activities through 8 September, while Yecla is preparing for festivities from 4 to 6 September focusing on the Monastrell grape variety.