For two days, Jalpa de Canovas in Purisima del Rincon hosts the 8th Walnut and Quince Fair, on August 22 and 23 showcasing a wide variety of artisana
For two days, Jalpa de Canovas in Purisima del Rincon hosts the 8th Walnut and Quince Fair, on August 22 and 23 showcasing a wide variety of artisanal quince and walnut products
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On August 22 and 23, Jalpa de Canovas, designated as both a Magic Town and a Best Tourism Village, will welcome the 8th Walnut and Quince Fair 2026. The celebration brings together local gastronomy, tradition, culture, and artisanal products.
This year the fair extends to a two-day format in response to the success of previous editions and a growing flow of visitors.
Garcia Urbano noted that this expansion will diversify the event’s offer and generate greater opportunities for the residents of Purisima, particularly local producers, artisans, traditional cooks, and tourism service providers.
Mariana Hernandez Cancino Villalobos, Director of Tourism Commercialization of the Secretary of Tourism and Identity of the State of Guanajuato, said that State authorities have worked continuously to position Guanajuato’s culinary events as benchmark spaces that showcase the authentic identity, flavors, and traditions of each municipality.
Hernandez added that the Walnut and Quince Fair is an integral part of the Guanajuato Gastronomic Season 2026, which boosts tourism promotion for Jalpa de Canovas and Purisima del Rincon through their rich culinary heritage, regional products, and vibrant traditions.
Merchants participating in the Fair thanked for the event, noting that it serves as a vital platform to promote and sell regional goods and support local small businesses.
Merchants highlighted that for Jalpa de Canovas, the festival provides a unique venue for producers, vendors, and service providers to showcase their work, boost sales, and generate economic growth that directly benefits local families.
The Walnut and Quince Fair:
- Organizers aim to surpass 14,500 visitors
- Surpass the economic impact of 4.24 million pesos
- 81 service providers are participating
- 160 direct jobs are created
- 85 indirect jobs
Currently, the region boasts around 9.5 hectares dedicated to quince cultivation, yielding an estimated annual production of 30 metric tons.
Throughout the two-day festival, visitors will be able to enjoy local gastronomy, artisan crafts, live music, dance performances, workshops, video mapping projections, family activities, and guided sightseeing tours.
Special guest in this edition are Calvillo, Aguascalientes and Comonfort, Guanajuato which will also join the festivities, bringing their own culinary, craft, and cultural showcases to foster regional exchange and joint tourism promotion.
Having earned the Guanajuato Sustainable Tourism Seal in 2025, this year’s edition will further strengthen environmental, social, and economic sustainability initiatives.
A coordinated operation will be deployed involving Public Safety, Traffic and Transport, Civil Protection, Health, Inspections, Municipal Services, and Ecology teams.
Ultimately, the 8th Walnut and Quince Fair aims to consolidate its position as a flagship cultural festival that preserves traditions, promotes regional gastronomy, and drives local tourism, generating more opportunities for the families of Jalpa de Canovas and Purisima del Rincon.
The event is on:
- Saturday, August 22
- Sunday, August 23, 2026
- At Jalpa de Canovas, Purisima del Rincon
More Information:
- https://purisimadelrincon.gob.mx
- #PurisimaDelRincon
- #TrasciendePorSuGente
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