Gastronomy fairs and food markets

In Bilbao
Several fairs and markets are held throughout the year. This is an ideal time to taste txakolí, talo (corn bread) with chorizo, cider, basque tart, and other local farm produce like red onions, leeks, potatoes, eggs, etc. Without a doubt, the most important is the Santo Tomás fair, held every year on the 21st of December. Unfortunately the popular pig raffle was stopped in 2004. The Arenal, Plaza Nueva and the Old Town areas have a very exciting atmosphere on this day.


El Carmelo (Agriculture and crafts)
April 3rd
Display and sale of farm produce and crafts


Txakolí Day
in April, day varies
Tasting and sale of txakoli


Zorrotza (Agriculture and crafts)
in September, day varies
Display and sale of farm produce


Deusto (Agricultural)
October 2nd
Display and sale of farm produce


Plaza de Levante (Agricultural)
November, day varies
Display and sale of cider, txakolí, and farm produce


San Martín (Agricultural)
November 12th
Display and sale of cider, txakolí, and local farms’ produce


Errekaldeberri (Agricultural)
November 20th
Farm produce; cooking of “pucheros de Balamaseda” (bean stew)


Parque Ametzola (Agricultural)
November 27th
Display and sale of fish tinned products and local farms’ produce


Santo Tomás (Agricultural)
Dicember 21st
Display and competition of local farm produce


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