National Apple Festival

Fiesta Nacional de la Manzana

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Carnival & ParadeGeneral Roca
DatesDates TBA · Usually FebruaryCheck locally before booking
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesTied to a specific, defined agricultural
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: ARS
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

National Apple Festival in General Roca

General Roca's apple-harvest festival, elevated to national status by presidential decree in 1966 after starting as a provincial law two years earlier. Celebrates the Alto Valle de Río Negro's apple-growing economy each February with a queen coronation, street parade and regional musical programming. The first national edition, held March 26, 1966, featured a shop-window decoration contest and an automobile caravan alongside the parade.

General Roca's apple festival started as a provincial law in 1964 and was elevated to national status by presidential decree less than two years later.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Tied to a specific, defined agricultural region — the Alto Valle de Río Negro's apple orchards — and timed to coincide with the actual February harvest season, giving it a more concrete economic and seasonal grounding than broader civic or cultural festivals

02

The mystery stays covered

Traces a documented legal path from provincial law to national decree within two years of its founding

03

The city starts moving

360 created the festival on October 9, 1964, and National Decree No

04

The water draws everyone in

2007 elevated it less than two years later, on March 23, 1966, a clear paper trail that few Argentine festivals of comparable age can document

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Centers on the coronation of a festival queen representing the Alto Valle's apple-growing communities

Water and renewal

Living ritual

alongside a street parade and automobile caravan format that traces back to the festival's first national edition in 1966

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually February

Getting around

Plan the trip into General Roca around the exact event area, then leave extra time for the return.

What to wear

Light clothing suited to Patagonia's dry summer heat, with sun protection given the region's strong February sun and limited humidity; comfortable shoes for standing along the parade route...

Safety

At National Apple Festival, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of General Roca.

Tickets/cost

Many carnival moments are public, but confirm paid areas or stands before travel.

Language/currency

ARS

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map39.03 S, 67.58 WOpen in Google Maps

General Roca, Rio Negro, Argentina

Nearest airportNQN — Presidente Perón
TransportPlan the trip into General Roca around the exact event area, then leave extra time for the return.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of General Roca.

Your Trip Starts Here

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to General Roca via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near General Roca, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for February.Compare faresFestival gearLight clothing suited to Patagonia's dry summer heat, with sun protection given the region's strong February sun and limited humidity; comfortable shoes for standing along the parade route through General Roca's streets.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Argentina and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is National Apple Festival?

National Apple Festival is listed for Past edition: 20–22 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does National Apple Festival take place?

The festival is listed in General Roca, Argentina. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

General Roca, Rio Negro, Argentina

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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Listed datesDates TBA · Usually February
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