Feria de las Flores 2027: Dates, Program & Activities in Medellín
The city of Medellín dresses up to celebrate the Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival).
As it does every year, the Feria de las Flores draws thousands of people and attracts visitors from other cities and abroad.
The Feria de las Flores is Medellín's most important celebration. Every August the city holds ten days of festivities in which flowers and people are the stars.
Feria de las Flores 2027 dates
Dates: the Feria de las Flores 2027 takes place in August. The official dates and program are confirmed by the Mayor's Office of Medellín.
The Feria de las Flores is made up of different events, such as the traditional silleteros parade, the Classic and Vintage Car Parade, the National Trova Festival, the Chivas and Flowers Caravan, Arrieros, Mulas y Fondas, music stages, country taverns, the Cabalgata (horseback ride), an orchid show and many more activities.
The Feria de las Flores takes place in different neighborhoods of Medellín as well as in the village of Santa Elena, where the silleteros create true works of art with different kinds of flowers on their silletas.
The Feria de las Flores began in 1957 on the initiative of Arturo Uribe Arango, who, as a member of the city's Tourism Promotion Board, proposed holding a celebration to highlight the work of flower growers and the traditions of Antioquia. From that year to today, the festival has grown in participants, activities and audience, becoming Medellín's most important celebration and one of the most popular in Colombia.
Feria de las Flores schedule
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Program and activities
Silleteros parade
The Silleteros Parade is the activity that draws the most spectators. It is a showcase of the work and effort of the farmers of Santa Elena, who carry on their backs the silletas with various designs made from different varieties of flowers.
The festival on two wheels
A parade for bicycle lovers to take part with their bikes decorated for the occasion.
Classic and vintage car parade
The Classic and Vintage Car Parade is a display of jewels on wheels, including cars, jeeps and motorbikes. Crowds gather in the streets and avenues to admire the vehicles and enjoy the drivers, who often dress in period costume.
Fondas de mi tierra: muleteers, mules and country taverns
A showcase of the character of Antioquia's towns, represented in the different fondas (country taverns) set up at the Aeroparque Juan Pablo II. The fondas are the place to meet and have fun, especially in the afternoons and evenings. See more at: fondasdemitierra.com
Cabalgata (horseback ride)
The Cabalgata is another of the festival's traditional events. It holds the world record for the most participants. Its organization has faced criticism and logistical problems in the past, which are expected to have been resolved this time.
Storytelling festival
Edition of the storytelling festival: Entre Cuentos y Flores. Medellín.
Chivas and flowers
The chivas ride is another activity that features the traditional "ladder trucks" (chivas) decorated with floral arrangements. Groups of friends and families ride the traditional chivas to the beat of the music.
Music stages
Music stages go up at different points around the city, where bands of various genres perform. Crowds come to enjoy the shows and dance to vallenatos, cumbias, tangos and boleros.
Music stage schedule:
To be confirmed:
- Comuna 15 - Guayabal, Cancha San Rafael / Santa Elena village
- Comuna 4 - Aranjuez, Cancha La Brasilia / San Sebastián de Palmitas village
- Comuna 3 - Manrique, Cancha El Jardín / Comuna 14 - El Poblado, Parque El Poblado / Comuna 12 - La América, Parque La Floresta
- Comuna 6 - Doce de Octubre, Cancha La Tinajita / Comuna 9 - Buenos Aires, La Milagrosa / Comuna 16 - Belén, Aeroparque Juan Pablo II on Carrera 70
- Comuna 1 - Popular, Cancha Granizal / Comuna 10 - La Candelaria, Parque de Boston / Comuna 13 - San Javier, Cancha Antonio Nariño
- Comuna 5 - Castilla, Feria de Ganado / Comuna 8 - Villa Hermosa, Parque de Villa Hermosa / Altavista village
- Comuna 2 - Santa Cruz, Cancha La Frontera / Comuna 7 - Robledo / San Antonio de Prado village
- San Cristóbal village
National Trova Festival
During the Feria de las Flores, the National Trova Festival is held, with trovadores (improvising singers) of all ages taking part and a jury choosing the best. Venue: Parque de los Deseos.
Orchid, bird and flower show
This major flower, orchid and bird show takes place at the Botanical Garden, with exhibitors from Colombia and abroad.
Dog and pet walk
This walk invites people to bring along dogs, cats and other pets with their owners. In the last edition more than 20,000 pets took part.
Concerts at the Feria de las Flores 2027
Flower Festival 2027 super concert
As part of the Feria de las Flores celebrations, a big concert is held in Medellín at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium. The Flower Festival usually draws major national and international artists; the official lineup is announced each year.
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Nighttime Cultural Park
Nighttime Cultural Park program:
- Sunday 3: Afro night
- Monday 4: Colombian night
- Tuesday 5: World music night
- Wednesday 6: Son and bolero night
- Thursday 7: Tropical night with a tribute to 50 years of Combo de las Estrellas
Frequently asked questions about the Feria de las Flores
The 2027 edition takes place in August. The exact dates and program are confirmed each year by the Mayor's Office of Medellín.
It is the festival's most iconic event: the silleteros from the village of Santa Elena carry flower-covered displays (silletas) on their backs. It takes place on the final day.
A classic and vintage car parade, the Cabalgata, the National Trova Festival, the Chivas and Flowers Caravan, the music stages and the orchid, bird and flower show.