Ferias and Fiestas (Fairs and holidays)

The summer fair of Villanueva de la Concepción usually lasts 4 or 5 days, dates vary from year to year but nearly always coincide with the 15^th of August.

The neighboring hamlets of Pastelero and Santa Maria del Cerro celebrate their fair in the last half of July which usually last 3 to 4 days.

Local holidays: 17^th March and the 3^rd November

Regional public holidays: 6^th January; 28^th February; 1^st April (Maundy Thursday so this date will vary); 15^th August.

National Holidays: 1^st January; 2^nd April (Good Friday so this date will vary); 1^st May; 12^th October; 1^st November; 6^th December; 8^th December; 25^th December.