The Oaxaca Ministry of Economic Development announced the dates for the 2026 Mezcal Fair, one of the most anticipated events during the Guelaguetza festival. Activities will include exhibitions of coffee, crafts, and Oaxacan cuisine. If you don’t want to miss any details, we recommend taking note of the following information.
During Governor Salomón Jara’s press conference, it was announced that the new edition of the fair will be held at the Oaxaca Cultural and Convention Center and will feature more than 400 booths.
Oaxaca announces Guelaguetza 2026: dates, delegations, and ticket prices
When is the Mezcal Fair?
Vendors will find a variety of products from different regions of the state, such as mezcal, craft beer, coffee, crafts, traditional foods, and products from the agro-industrial sector. A bar will also be set up with a special participation from the state of Chiapas.
100 Mezcal Stands
208 Craft Stands
24 Agro-industrial Product Stands
16 Craft Beer Exhibitors
14 Coffee Producers
20 Food Producers
Those attending can enjoy these and other activities from July 17 to 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., reported Raúl Ruíz Robles, head of the department.
How much does a ticket cost?
The ticket price is 80 pesos, and the proceeds will go to the Hogar Primavera program, which aims to address the housing shortage and guarantee the right to decent and safe housing for families in vulnerable situations.
On May 5th, the Oaxaca Ministry of Economic Development unveiled the official image for the 2026 Mezcal Fair, a work by artist Shinzaburo Takeda that pays homage to the rich cultural, historical, and symbolic heritage of one of the state’s most iconic beverages.
The image, titled “Goddess of Mezcal,” is inspired by the legend of Yaa Nduva, the deity who taught how to transform the agave plant into a sacred drink, whose spirit remains in every drop. Created using watercolor on paper, it incorporates symbolic elements of the agave, fire, and the Oaxacan worldview.
Source: oaxaca.heraldodemexico
