Villanueva del Arzobispo Fair and Festivities
Villanueva del Arzobispo · In honour of Virgen de la Fuensanta
Villanueva del Arzobispo's main fair, in September, in honour of its patron saint, the Virgen de la Fuensanta. It features a pilgrimage with horses and tractors, Mass and procession at the sanctuary on the 8th, open-air dances in San Blas park and end-of-fair fireworks.
When
The 2027 dates have not been published yet.
In September, around the 8th, the day of the Virgen de la Fuensanta. In 2026 the main days ran from 7 to 11 September.
Last time: September 7 to 11, 2026.
What it is
The Virgen de la Fuensanta is the patron saint of Villanueva del Arzobispo, and 8 September is her day. The fair revolves around that date: on the eve, a pilgrimage and vigil at her sanctuary; on the main day, Mass and a procession around the sanctuary.
Where
The pilgrimage and the patron saint's events, at the sanctuary of Nuestra Señora de la Fuensanta; the fairground, the Plaza Mayor, the bullring and the dances in San Blas municipal park.
Customs and traditions
The pilgrimage sets off from the Fuensanta school esplanade with horses and tractors through the town's streets. There is a children's day at the fairground, noise-free hours for those who need them, a bar tour with a brass band and orchestras every night in San Blas park.
FAQ
When is the Villanueva del Arzobispo fair?
In September, around the 8th, the patron saint's day. In 2026 the main days were from the 7th to the 11th.
Where are the open-air dances?
In San Blas municipal park; the first one, on the eve of the Virgin's day, at the Fuensanta sanctuary.