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Perche Fest culinary festival in Hermosillo

Overview

The third edition of Perche Fest was organized in Hermosillo, Sonora, as part of the Víactiva event. The festival was designed to provide a platform for local entrepreneurs specializing in ‘burros percherones’ to promote their businesses.

During the event, students and faculty from the Universidad del Valle de México (UVM) prepared a 15-meter-long burro percherón. The festival featured 30 local businesses and food carts, with Mayor Antonio Astiazarán Gutiérrez presiding over the awards ceremony. Winners were recognized in two categories: ‘El Mejor Perche de la H’ and ‘El Perche Más Creativo de la H’.

Entities

Hermosillo · Universidad del Valle de México · Fernanda Cisneros Rodríguez · Agencia Municipal de Desarrollo Económico · Yahir

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Hermosillo hosts PercheFest culinary festival

    Hermosillo hosted the third PercheFest, featuring a record-breaking 15-meter burro percherón and awards for local gastronomy, while announcing a special recognition for singer Yahir.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Hermosillo to host third Perche Fest in October 2026

    Hermosillo will host the third Perche Fest on October 4, 2026, featuring local food competitions and a 15-meter long 'burro percherón' prepared by UVM gastronomy students.

Sources

kioscomayor.com · marquesina.mx · tribuna.com.mx · uniradiosonora.com