The barbacha is ready! The Barbacoa Fair will take place in Actopan, Hidalgo, during July 2025. This event not only offers delicious food, there are also artistic acts, contests and much more. It is worth planning a trip to enjoy this gastronomic feast.
The flavor will be in the hands of about 50 exhibitors. Let’s remember that the barbecue made in a hole in the ground is one of the emblematic preparations of this area.
Maguey stalks and firewood are other elements that are usually present, although each family has its own recipe. That is why the fair will have a contest; the contest will be made up of cooks who are specialists in the dish.
This gastronomic fair will take place from July 4 to 13 at Unidad Deportiva Atocpan, two hours from downtown CDMX. Admission is $80.
Activities at the Hidalgo Barbecue Fair 2025
There will be activities of all kinds: from sports and cultural to artistic. For example, soccer, crossfit and cachibol tournaments, as well as the mountain biking challenge with 80 and 40 k. m. distance.
There will also be an exhibition of classic and model cars. There will be mechanical games for children, a crafts bazaar with 80 exhibitors and the creation of a mural dedicated to the history of Actopan.
Musical concerts: the program
The concerts of the Feria de la Barbacoa will be held at the Teatro del Pueblo of Actopan.
Each day a different artist will perform. The bill includes Yahir, Gabito Ballesteros, Mimoso, the comedy act of El Norteño and even a wrestling presentation. Here is the line-up:
If you’re always on the lookout for good food, throwing yourself into Hidalgo is sure to be an option that won’t disappoint. Who do you invite for some barbacoa tacos?