Calahorra is set to celebrate the 20th edition of the Feria de Golmajería on 7 and 8 November, transforming the paseo del Mercadal into a haven for sweet lovers. This year’s event will feature 16 stands showcasing a variety of local delicacies.
Among the participants are Mieles Valle del Cidacos, chocolates Peñaquel, and various local bakeries such as Flor y Nata and Dulce en Boca. The fair will open its doors on Saturday, 7 November, at 11:00 and will conclude at 14:00 on Sunday, 8 November.
Activities for all ages
The programme includes activities for both children and adults throughout the weekend. On Saturday, the festivities will kick off with a guided visit titled ‘El trabajo del hierro. De la herrería a la fundición’, led by Ana Jesús Mateos Gil, a doctor in Art History. This event will take place at the cemetery of La Planilla and will be repeated later in the afternoon.
At 12:00, the Cofradía de la Santa Vera Cruz will offer a guided tour of the San Francisco temple for a fee of €5. A children’s workshop, ‘Chupachuches golmajos’, will follow at 12:30, requiring prior registration through the event’s website. An adult tasting session of gelatines will also be held at 13:00, priced at €7, with limited spaces available.
The fair will reopen at 17:00, featuring a storytelling session titled ‘Cuentos golosos’ at 18:00 and a bag decoration workshop organised by ACTIBA. Additionally, chocolates Peñaquel will host a chocolate and wine tasting at 19:00 for €7 per person, which includes a selection of chocolates paired with local vermouth and wines.
Cultural events and performances
The evening will also feature a performance by the Coro Cuchuflete at the Ideal Theatre at 19:00, combining music and visual elements to support the restoration of the San Francisco temple. Tickets for this event are priced at €10.
On Sunday, the fair will run from 11:00 to 14:00, with a children’s workshop ‘El laboratorio secreto’ at 12:00 and another guided tour of the San Francisco temple. A storytelling session, ‘El país de las delicias’, will entertain children at 13:00.
The cultural programme will continue in the afternoon with a children’s show, ‘Esto es un poema’, at the Ideal Theatre, featuring performances from Los Titiriteros de Binéfar and Violeta y Péndula.
As Calahorra gears up for this milestone edition of the Feria de Golmajería, the event promises to be a delightful gathering for families and sweet enthusiasts alike, offering a rich blend of culinary and cultural experiences.
In the lead-up to the fair, on 6 November, ACTIBA will host a workshop titled ‘Atrapasoles de otoño’ at 18:00, followed by a performance of ‘Improyayas’ and the short film ‘Protagonistas’ at the Ideal Theatre at 20:00.
