# Regional gastronomic festivals in South America

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/regional-gastronomic-festivals-in-south-america
> Updated: 2026-10-29T22:09:15.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Various culinary events have been announced across Chile, Argentina, and Peru, focusing on regional heritage and ancestral traditions.

In Chile, Calama is set to host the tenth Chef Norte 2026, a tournament designed to promote northern culinary heritage through student competitions and lectures on desert ingredients. In Argentina, the 21st National Festival of the Patagonian Chef is scheduled for May 2027 in Villa Pehuenia–Moquehue, highlighting indigenous ingredients like araucaria pine nuts and trout.

Other scheduled events include a Shrimp Festival in the Alto Larán district of Peru, which features shrimp based dishes and local wine tastings. Additionally, the 3rd Ancestral Gastronomic Encounter will be held in Lago Rosario, Argentina, to promote Mapuche traditional cuisine and preserve cultural knowledge through tastings and local producer fairs.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-29: Gastronomic festivals scheduled in Alto Larán and Lago Rosario

Culinary festivals are upcoming in Peru and Argentina, featuring shrimp-based dishes in Alto Larán and Mapuche ancestral cuisine in Lago Rosario.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gastronomic-festivals-scheduled-in-alto-larn-and-lago-rosario

### 2026-10-25: Gastronomic festivals announced for Calama and Patagonia

Upcoming gastronomic events include the Chef Norte 2026 in Calama, Chile, and the 21st National Festival of the Patagonian Chef in Argentina, scheduled for May 2027.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gastronomic-festivals-announced-for-calama-and-patagonia

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