Elche Country Fair
The Elche Country Fair, also known as Fireta del Camp d'Elx, returns to Elche from October 9 to 12 with a record 95 exhibitors. This four-day event brings the countryside into the city, showcasing local produce, farming, environmental displays, crafts, agricultural machinery, music, and traditional demonstrations.
- Date
- Oct 9-12, 2026
- Status
- Upcoming
Event summary
Highlights
- Record 95 exhibitors
- Traditional food demonstrations including arroz con costra and all i oli
- Equestrian exhibition at Hort del Xocolater
- Guided visits to Elche’s Museum of Water Memory
Visitors can explore a wide range of displays including food, farming, environmental topics, crafts, and agricultural machinery, all designed to showcase the agricultural heritage of the municipality. The fair emphasizes local produce, offering tastings and cookery demonstrations, such as traditional all i oli preparation and local dishes like arroz con costra and mullet. A dedicated restaurant area serves rice dishes, traditional cuisine, and gourmet tapas.
Beyond food and agriculture, the fair includes cultural activities such as an equestrian exhibition at Hort del Xocolater and guided visits to Elche’s Museum of Water Memory at Moli del Real. Traditional demonstrations feature skills like pomegranate peeling, cooking with dates, white-palm weaving, and lace-making. A new exhibition, "The 26 of Elche," introduces visitors to the municipality's outlying districts.
Practical details
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Before attending
Check the sources below for current opening times, admission prices and registration requirements. A date range does not mean the event runs continuously or that admission is free.
Sources and further information
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- Elche Country Fair returns with record 95 exhibitors and four days of events euroweeklynews.com
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