Feria de las Flores

Feria de las Flores takes place Early Aug 2026 (approx Aug 1 - 10) in Medellin, Colombia. The dress code is Casual daywear, comfortable shoes and a light rain layer for afternoon showers. Typical cost ranges from 200 to 600 EUR per person.

Feria de las Flores in Medellin, Colombia
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Medellin's signature festival honoring its flower-growing heritage, headlined by the Desfile de Silleteros in which Santa Elena farmers carry enormous floral arrangements on their backs. Ten days of concerts, classic-car parades and orchid shows fill the City of Eternal Spring. The parades are free public spectacles open to all.

When
Early Aug 2026 (approx Aug 1 - 10)
Where
Medellin, Colombia
Dress code
Casual daywear, comfortable shoes and a light rain layer for afternoon showers
Cost
Typical cost ranges from 200 to 600 EUR per person.
Weather
17 - 27C, mild spring-like days with frequent afternoon showers
When to book
Book El Poblado hotels 2 - 3 months out; grandstand seats for the Silleteros parade release via city channels close to the date
Getting there
MDE (Medellin Jose Maria Cordova), 45 min to the city
Where to stay
El Cielo Hotel (El Poblado), The Charlee Lifestyle Hotel, Hotel Poblado Plaza
Official site
https://www.medellin.gov.co

How to attend

Most events, including the Desfile de Silleteros and the classic-car parade, are free along public routes - arrive early for a good spot. Reserved grandstand seats and ticketed concerts are sold via official city channels closer to the date. Base yourself in El Poblado or Laureles and use the metro on parade days.

The parades and street events are free along public routes, and the handful of ticketed concerts are sold by the city only in the weeks beforehand.

Insider tip

Visit Santa Elena in the days before the Desfile de Silleteros to watch families assembling their giant flower frames at home.

Get inside Feria de las Flores

Booking matters here: book El Poblado hotels 2 - 3 months out; grandstand seats for the Silleteros parade release via city channels close to the date. Members track that window, what it really costs, and 573 more events across the season.

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