Mark your calendars! This weekend, Chapultepec Forest will host the 2026 Corn and Agrobiodiversity Fair, an event where you’ll not only learn more about corn but also have the chance to purchase local foods and products.
As part of National Corn Day, which is celebrated on September 29 each year, a fair will be held in Chapultepec Forest featuring nearly 50 producers from Mexico City’s Conservation Land.
At the event, you’ll see an exhibition featuring 28 photographs designed to highlight Mexico City’s Conservation Soil Area and the importance of corn. But that’s not all—there will also be plenty of food and workshops.
Everything on offer at the Corn and Agrobiodiversity Fair in Chapultepec Forest
The first thing you need to know is that the event will take place on October 3 and 4 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The venue is the Xochipilli Fountain, located in Chapultepec Forest. Admission is free.
Participating producers will sell a variety of products and foods, including: corn, corn on the cob, nopal, amaranth, honey, and various vegetables. Of course, there will be plenty of esquites, as well as foods made primarily from corn.
As for the workshops, you’ll paint canvas bags, make temporary tattoos, and even create your own earrings using totomoxtle seeds and leaves. Be sure to check out the artistic performances. Activities begin at 12:00 p.m.
