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Feria de Santo Tomás

Donostia / San Sebastián transforms into an open rural market where txistorra is the undisputed star. Visitors can enjoy fried txistorra served with cider or wrapped in freshly griddled talo, alongside stalls offering farm produce and artisan foods. The fair also features agricultural exhibitions, gastronomy competitions, and attendees dressed in traditional attire.

Mon, Dec 21, 2026 All ages

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Hours

Competitions listed within the fair: product exhibition from 09:00; scarecrow competition from 09:30; honey competition from 10:00; txistorra gastronomy competition from 11:00; Euskal Herria txistorra competition from 11:00.

Food & Drink

Txistorra is traditionally eaten in talo or a sandwich, often with cider.

Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ ⚪ (3/5)

Best For

Food lovers and visitors interested in basque traditions

Vibe

Lively and traditional

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Try txistorra with talo or in a sandwich, both traditional ways to eat it at the fair.
  • Look for product and txistorra stalls at different points around the city centre.
  • If you want to enter a competition, use its registration form and review its rules.
  • Organisations interested in a txistorra stall must apply and meet the eligibility requirements; allocation is by lottery.
  • Wear traditional baserritar attire if you want to join in a custom associated with the festivities.

Special Events & Promotions

  • The farm-products exhibition competition takes place on December 21.
  • The scarecrow competition takes place on December 21.
  • The honey competition takes place on December 21.
  • The gastronomic txistorra competition takes place on December 21.
  • The Euskal Herria txistorra competition takes place on December 21.

Links & Contact

Run by Donostia Kultura

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Frequently Asked Questions

What food is Santo Tomás known for?

Txistorra is the fair’s signature food, often eaten with talo or in a sandwich.

What competitions take place during the festivities?

There are competitions for farm products, scarecrows, honey, and txistorra, including a gastronomic txistorra competition.

Who can apply to run a txistorra stall?

Popular, leisure, and sports organisations, as well as educational centres based in Donostia/San Sebastián, may apply if they meet the stated requirements. Stall allocation is by lottery.

What will I find at the fair besides txistorra?

Stalls sell a variety of products at different points in the city centre, alongside the rural-market atmosphere and agricultural competitions.

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