Feria de Santo Tomás
Visitors immerse themselves in a traditional rural atmosphere while browsing stalls offering artisanal crafts and Basque agricultural goods like cheese, honey, rosquillas, fruits, and vegetables. Food stands serve regional staples including talo, chorizo, txakoli, and cider. The fair also features live performances by bertsolaris, trikitilaris, and txalapartaris, alongside farm animal displays and children's games.
Dec 21 – Dec 22, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Food & Drink
Try chorizo, talo, and cider, and browse local cheese, txakoli, rosquillas, honey, sweets, fruit, and vegetables.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Arrive earlier if you prefer more room to browse, as the fair attracts thousands of visitors.
- Leave time to explore the food and craft stalls, which offer local produce, regional specialties, and artisanal goods.
- Bring children to the dedicated games and activities, which are specifically designed for younger visitors.
- Look out for livestock displays, including pigs and chickens, among the fair’s farm-animal exhibits.
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking and standing while exploring the stalls, animal exhibits, and performances.
Links & Contact
Run by Eusko Jaurlaritza; Arabako, Bizkaiko eta Gipuzkoako Foru Aldundiak
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santo Tomás?
It's a day with a rural atmosphere that marks the start of Christmas. It's celebrated in towns across the Basque Country, and Bilbao is one of the places that draws the biggest crowds.
What can I eat and drink?
Chorizo, talo and cider are the highlights. Txakoli is also available.
What can I buy?
Cheese, txakoli, rosquillas, honey, sweets, fruit, vegetables and craft products.
Is it good for kids?
Yes. There are lots of games and activities designed for the little ones, plus farm animal exhibitions with pigs and hens.
What entertainment is there?
Bertsolaris, trikitilaris, txalapartaris and various music groups play throughout the day.
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