Medieval Fairs, Markets & Events 2012
Medieval Fairs and Markets take place across Spain throughout the year, many in towns with a strong medieval connection . As well as stalls selling traditional medieval fare ( cheese, sausages, wine, honey etc.) staffed by stall holders in medieval dress, you can also enjoy traditional entertainment like jugglers, musicians and puppeteers, not to mention archery and jousting tournaments. Some towns also stage re-enactments of historical battles between the Moorish and Christian armies.
Last Updated 24-January-2012
Please Note: We are currently preparing a new list with the dates of medieval fairs during 2012. The dates given bellow for events marked TBC have been estimated from previous years and will be confirmed as soon as possible. Please check back soon for the latest updates.
| Date | Place | Comments | Programme (external link) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-10 Jan 2012 | Valverde de Jucar (Cuenca) | Medieval festival "Moros y Cristianos" (Moors and Christians) | |
| 16-19 Feb 2012 | Teruel (Valencia) | Medieval festival "La boda de Isabel Segura" Medieval market and activities related to the story of the Lovers of Teruel | Programme |
| 25-26 Feb 2012 | Manresa (Barcelona) | La fira de l'aixada – Medieval market, processions, music, dancing, and other activities | Programme |
| 06-08 April 2012 (TBC) | Los Alcázares (Murcia) | "Berber Landings" and Medieval market, parades, music and entertainment | |
| 07-08 April 2012 | Hostalrich (Girona) | Medieval market, food, workshops, dance, falconry and other activities | Programme |
| 20-22 April 2012 | Oropesa (Toledo) | Medieval market, theatre, processions and tournament | Programme |
| 20 April - 01 May 2012 | Montblanc (Tarragona) | Medieval Week - St. Georges day celebrations | Programme |
| 11-13 May 2012 | Ibiza (Ibiza) | Medieval market | Programme |
| 11-13 May 2012 (TBC) | Capdepera (Palma de Majorca) | Medieval market, jugglers, parades, fireworks, music etc. | Programme |
| 16-17 June 2012 | Briones (La Rioja) | Medieval market, artisans, sword fighting displays, medieval food and firework display | Programme |
| 07 July 2012 | Hita (Guadalajara) | Medieval Fair (Market, Handicrafts, Jousting, Theatre, Music, Archery, Medieval costume competition,Guided tours of the old town etc.) | Programme |
| 08-09 July 2012 (TBC) | Covarrubias (Burgos) | Medieval market | Programme |
| 11 July 2012 (TBC) | Zalmea La Real (Huelva) | Medieval fair "Journadas Medievales" | Programme |
| 15-16 July 2012 | Sepulveda (Segovia) | Medieval market "Feria de los Fueros" | Programme |
| 10-14 August 2012 (TBC) | Consuegra (Toledo) | Battle Re-enactment - Recreating the battle betweeen the Almoravids and the spanish troops of King Alfonso VI which took place in 1097 | Programme |
| 10-12 August 2012 (TBC) | Olite | Medieval market | |
| 25-27 August 2012 (TBC) | Ribadavia (Oruense) | "Festa da Historia",Festival of History - The whole village dresses up and steps back in time to the middle ages, Visitors must exchange their money for Marevedies (medieval money) | Programme |
| 25-28 August 2012 (TBC) | Alicante | Moors and Christians Fair - Celebrations including Fireworks in the "Barrio de Jose Antonio" | |
| 28 Aug -3 September 2012 (TBC) | Avila (Avila) | "Journadas Medievales" - Medieval fair, Procesions, Concerts and Activities | Programme |
| 1-3 September 2012 (TBC) | Besalú (Girona) | Medieval fair, spectacles, workshops,talks and guided tours | Programme |
| 2-3 Sept 2012 (TBC) | Arnedo (La Rioja) | Medieval Market "Mercado Medieval del Kan de Vico" | Programme |
| 23-24 Sept 2012 (TBC) | Artasona (Huesca) | "Encuentro Medieval" Medieval Encounter - Medieval market, displays and workshops | Programme |
| 29 Sept - 1 Oct 2012 (TBC) | Teruel (Valencia) | "La Partida de Diego" Renactment of Diego Marcilla's departure from Teruel in 1212 A.D. | Programme |
| 6-7 October 2012 | Tordesillas (Valladolid) | Medieval Market | Programme |
| 26 - 31 October 2012 (TBC) | Elxe (Alicante) | Medieval Festival | |
| 2-4 November 2012 (TBC) | Malaga | Medieval Market - Traditional medieval food and handicrafts | |
| 11-12 November 2012 (TBC) | Súria (Barcelona) | Medieval Trades Fair - "La Fira Medieval d’Oficis" Stalls, music, handicrafts, workshops and torchlight procession. | |
| 4-7 December 2012 (TBC) | Vic (Barcelona) | Medieval market | Programme |
Although we make every effort to ensure that the information on this page is correct, we urge you to confirm dates before setting out since we cannot be held responsible for errors in the information we have compiled on this page.
Please Note: Many of the links on this page are to other sites over which we have no control, generally the websites of the individual event organisers. Most of the programmes are .pdf files and require Adobe Acrobat Reader or similar software to view. If this year's programme is not yet available online, we have linked to the most recent programme which is available for said event.