Let’s celebrate National Day with traditional dishes, plenty of music, and Guelaguetza at the 2026 National Corn Festival in Mexico City. The date and venue for this food festival have already been set. Mark your calendars.
Do you already know what you’ll be doing on September 15 and 16? Don’t worry—we’ve got an option for you: a food festival where corn takes center stage. You’ll find all kinds of dishes made with this ingredient.
This food festival will take place from September 12 to 16, 2026. Although we won’t have a long weekend this year for Independence Day, Wednesday, September 16, is an official holiday. Take the opportunity to stop by.
Where will the 2026 National Corn Fair be held in Mexico City?
The 39th National Corn Festival will take place at the Ejidal Auditorium and Community Grounds (Av. Cruz Blanca S/N, San Miguel Topilejo, Tlalpan borough). Admission will be free every day of the event.
Between 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p.m., you can visit this food festival and enjoy everything it has to offer. Throughout the event, there will be cultural activities and musical performances.
As for the food, various traditional dishes will be sold, with corn as the star of the show. There will be everything from esquites to bread. What better way to celebrate National Holidays than with Mexican snacks and food?
In addition, it was announced that there will be a Guelaguetza performance. Mark your calendar and head out this weekend to treat your taste buds. Remember that this festival will take place from September 12 to 16.
