Medellin Flower Fair

Feria de las Flores

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Carnival & ParadeMedellín

DatesDates TBACheck locally before booking

DurationAnnualEstimate from available data

Crowd-Public scale varies

Best forMasks, paradesThe silleta itself, the wooden

LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: COP

CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type

The story

Medellin Flower Fair in Medellín

Medellin's Feria de las Flores, first held in 1957 when 40 silleteros from Santa Elena were invited to decorate the inaugural fair, now runs ten days each August timed to the city's 1813 independence anniversary, centred on the silletero parade, a Cultural Heritage tradition since 1974 built on a mountain carrying-frame once used to transport goods and people.

Forty flower-carriers from the mountain town of Santa Elena, invited to decorate the very first edition in 1957, are the origin of what has become Medellin's best-known annual celebration and its most visually distinctive parade: the Feria de las Flores and its silletero procession.

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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The silleta itself, the wooden flower-carrying frame at the parade's centre, carries a documented history stretching from colonial-era transport of goods and people over Antioquia's mountains to, historically, use in transporting enslaved people, a weight of history few purely decorative festival parades anywhere can claim

The mystery stays covered

Its 1974 declaration as Cultural Heritage of the Nation formally protects a tradition originating from specific, named flower-growers of Santa Elena rather than an anonymous folk custom

The city starts moving

The deliberate 1963 move to August to align with Medellin's 1813 independence anniversary ties the fair's modern calendar date to a specific historical commemoration rather than an agricultural or religious one

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The silletero parade carries the fair's central tradition: growers from Santa Elena parade through Medellin bearing silletas

Water and renewal

Living ritual

elaborately arranged flower displays on wooden back-carrying frames historically used to transport goods and people across the region's mountains

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

Use Medellin transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

What to wear

Medellin's mild, temperate August climate suits light layers rather than heavy clothing; comfortable shoes matter for standing for hours along parade routes and moving between the fair's...

Safety

Keep valuables light, set a meeting point, and give processions room to move.

Where to stay

Stay near workable transport in Medellin, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

COP

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map6.24 N, 75.58 W Open in Google Maps

Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Nearest airportMDE — Jose Maria Córdova

TransportUse Medellin transport around the venue or route first; event-day controls can change normal timing.

Stay areaStay near workable transport in Medellin, especially if the event runs late or streets close.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Medellin Flower Fair?

Medellin Flower Fair is listed for Multiple months. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Medellin Flower Fair take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

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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Medellin Flower Fair

Medellin Flower Fair in Medellín

The part that makes it specific.

The place changes

The mystery stays covered

The city starts moving

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Water and renewal

Essential information

When to go

Getting around

What to wear

Safety

Where to stay

Tickets/cost

Language/currency

Family friendly

Medellin, Antioquia, Colombia

Your Trip Starts Here

Quick answers.

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

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