Festivals in Guijuelo

Local festivals of Guijuelo

The main celebration of Guijuelo is linked to the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, el 15 August, within the municipality's summer festivals. The specific programming changes each year and should be consulted in municipal announcements and news when it is published.

• Name of the municipality's festivities: Festivals in August of Guijuelo, with main reference to the Assumption.
• Main celebration day: 15 August, festival of the Assumption of the Virgin.
• Usual duration: several days around mid-August, according to the programme approved each year.
• Usual places: squares, streets, cultural spaces, municipal facilities and areas of festive activity in the urban area.
• Associated traditions: religious events, popular activities, music, sports, participation in clubs and summer cultural programming.
• Who participates: City Council, associations, clubs, neighbors, families, visitors and local groups, according to the programme of each edition.
• Local public holiday: A current work date is not stated here because no verifiable official source has been located for the calendar applicable in this intervention.
• Other cultural events: municipal summer programming, sports activities, cultural agenda and events linked to the sausage identity of Guijuelo.
• Otras ofertas culturales: Museum of the Chacinera Industry, Clock building, Nuestra Señora de la Asunción church, El Torreón and heritage associated with the historical development of the town.