Feria de las Flores: Medellín’s Flower Festival Guide
- Nomadic House
- 9 jul
- 2 Min. de lectura
Experience the vibrant heart of Paisa culture with our ultimate guide to Medellín’s most iconic event—the Feria de las Flores. Nestled in the City of Eternal Spring, this 10-day festival offers an unforgettable blend of tradition, artistry, and celebration.
🌼 What Is the Feria de las Flores?
Also known as the Festival of Flowers, the Feria de las Flores is Medellín's premier cultural event, attracting over 2 million visitors annually growingglobalcitizens.com+13en.wikipedia.org+13realcitytours.com+13. Dating back to 1957, it originated as a modest flower exhibition in the Metropolitan Cathedral before expanding into a grand citywide celebration roberttricker.pages.dev+13en.wikipedia.org+13medellinvip.net+13.
📅 When and Where
Dates for 2025: August 1–10, with official programming confirmed by Medellín’s Mayor’s Office robertlfullerton.pages.dev+14visitarmedellin.com+14carnifest.com+14.
Venues: Spanning across Medellín—from Avenida Guayabal to Parque Norte—as well as satellite events in districts like Santa Elena es.wikipedia.org+3es.wikipedia.org+3es.wikipedia.org+3.
🎉 Top Events You Can't Miss
1. Desfile de Silleteros (Flower-Carriers Parade)
The festival’s highlight: hundreds of campesinos from Santa Elena carry ornate floral arrangements—silletas—on their backs through the city visitarmedellin.com+14es.wikipedia.org+14medellinvip.net+14.
Four categories (traditional, commercial, emblematic, monumental) showcase stunning creativity and pride lingopie.com.
2. Antique Car & Chiva Parades
Classic cars and folkloric chivas (colorful buses) cruise Medellín streets, celebrating history and nostalgia.
3. Night Cultural Park & Tablados
Free nightly concerts spanning salsa to rock across various neighborhoods, with local tablados offering spontaneous performances es.wikipedia.org.
4. Festival Nacional de la Trova
A poetic showdown of trovadores—improvisational folk poets—competing in rhyme and wit medellinvip.net.
5. Bike Festival ("Ritmo de Bicicleta")
Thousands cycle through city streets adorned with flowers, blending fitness, fun, and community spirit ezrajpierce.pages.dev+15medellinvip.net+15colombia.travel+15.
6. Birds & Flowers Exhibition
Hosted at the Botanical Garden, this event spotlights native birds, orchids, and exotic flora.
7. Canine Walk
A festive pet parade recognized by the Guinness World Records, complete with vet stations and a pet-friendly environment medellinvip.net.
8. International Horse Show
Featuring Paso Fino and trotting horses, this showcase celebrates equestrian excellence medellinvip.net.
9. Sancocho Festival & Fondas
Indulge in traditional soups and Antioquian fare while soaking in folkloric performances en.wikipedia.org+10medellinvip.net+10es.wikipedia.org+10.
10. Music Concerts
Major artists like Marc Anthony, Nicky Jam, and Carlos Vives headline concerts throughout the city medellinvip.net.
🌿 The Roots of the Festival
Origins: Launched to honor Medellín’s booming flower industry, with humble beginnings featuring 40 silleteros showcasing arrangements in 1957 flowermag.com+14medellincolombia.co+14lingopie.com+14.
Cultural Heritage: This festival honors the resilience and identity of Antioquia’s farmers, deeply rooted in the tradition of carrying silletas through Andes paths robertlfullerton.pages.dev+14blog.rosettastone.com+14medellinvip.net+14.
🧳 Planning Your Visit
Tip | Details |
Book Early | Peak season—hotels and apartments fill fast carnifest.com |
Local Transport | Public transit is reliable, taxis and rideshares are abundant |
Festival Pass | Some events are free; stadium-style concerts may require tickets |
Cultural Etiquette | Respect silleteros, local customs, and event guidelines |
🏡 Stay With Nomadic House
Experience the festival from the best locations. Nomadic House offers:
Prime accommodations in El Poblado & Laureles, just a short ride from festival hubs.
Fast internet and cozy workspaces so you can stay productive between events.
Exclusive local tips to navigate events and enjoy hidden gems during the festival.
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Feria de las Flores is more than a festival; it’s Medellín’s living heritage, a spectacular fusion of nature, art, and tradition. Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to celebrate the City of Eternal Spring in full bloom!
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