Elche Country Fair

The Elche Country Fair, also known as Fireta del Camp d'Elx, is an annual four-day event held in Elche, Spain, that highlights the region's rural traditions and produce. Taking place from October 9 to 12, the fair features a record 95 exhibitors, an increase from previous years, with activities spread across Paseo de la Estacion and Paseo de Jaca.

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.