Held since 1824 at the end of Lent, it peaks on Holy Saturday, when tens of thousands gather for the charro cavalcade and the burning of Judas figures.
Next dates
March 24 – April 4, 2027
The year after: April 12 – 23, 2028
The dates follow Easter, so they change every year.
These are the traditional dates. Programs are announced a few weeks before, so check with the town before you book.
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Feria de la Primavera: what happens
- Holy Saturday charro cavalcade
- Burning of Judas
- Bullfights
- Fair queen candidates
- Dances with banda music
- Fairground rides
- Craft exhibitions
Plan your visit to Jerez
Tours in Jerez
Guided tours, tastings, and day trips in and around Jerez.
Glorieta Francisco Garcia Salinas Monument Find tours Museo Regional Museum Find toursHow to get to Jerez
- From Zacatecas: about 52 min by car (56 km)
- Nearest airport: Zacatecas (ZCL), 1 h 4 min by car to Jerez
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About Jerez
Jerez, in Zacatecas, is known for its elegant 19th-century buildings, including the Hinojosa Theater, and for its spring fair. It was the birthplace of the poet Ramón López Velarde.
More fiestas in Jerez
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November 22
Festival de la Tambora
A festival honoring the tamborazo musicians around the day of their patron, Saint Cecilia.
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Every year, dates vary
Festival de la Tostada
A festival that mixes food stalls with concerts and sports.
Other fiestas in March
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Pilgrimage to El Contadero
Tula, Tamaulipas · March 21 – 28
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Holy Week
Ciudad del Maíz, San Luis Potosí · March 21 – 28
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Santo Entierro procession
Tzintzuntzan, Michoacán · March 21 – 28
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Holy Week fair
San Ignacio, Sinaloa · March 21 – 28
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La Tamboreada
San Ignacio, Sinaloa · March 25
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Feria del Pan, Ponche y Café Comala, Colima · March 21 – April 4