Feria Patronal de Catacamas

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Carnival & ParadeCatacamas
Dates3 October 2026Confirmed listing
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forMasks, paradesFericat's equestrian parade, drawing horses
Language["es"]Currency: HNL
CategoryCarnival & ParadeFestival type
The story

Feria Patronal de Catacamas in Catacamas

Catacamas, Olancho's patronal fair, known as Fericat, honors San Francisco de Asís starting around October 3 with an equestrian parade, float parade, religious processions carrying the saint's image, an artisan fair, and entertainment including skydiving exhibitions that reflect the surrounding region's ranching identity and rural character.

Catacamas, in the eastern department of Olancho, holds its Feria Patronal, known locally as Fericat, in honor of San Francisco de Asís, with the celebration beginning around October 3.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

Fericat's equestrian parade, drawing horses and riders from across Olancho's cattle-ranching communities, distinguishes it from patron fairs in more urban or coastal parts of Honduras, tying the celebration directly to the regional agricultural and livestock economy that defines Catacamas and its surrounding department, an identity reinforced further by the strong presence of ranching cooperatives and agricultural development banks at the fairgrounds, alongside skydiving exhibitions rarely seen at smaller Honduran patron fairs

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The equestrian parade

Water and renewal

Living ritual

religious processions honoring San Francisco de Asís

The sacred route

Living ritual

and the fair's role as a showcase for Olancho's ranching economy are documented

The local code

Living ritual

recurring elements of Fericat

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

3 October 2026

Getting around

Expect street closures, dense pedestrian flow, and slow exits. Comfortable shoes are essential.

What to wear

Casual, practical clothing suited to warm Olancho daytime heat and cooler evenings, with sturdy footwear useful for the equestrian parade route and any nearby countryside excursions.

Safety

For Feria Patronal de Catacamas, keep the basics simple: small bag, charged phone, meeting point and respect for crowd controls.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Catacamas you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["es"] · HNL

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map14.85 N, 85.89 WOpen in Google Maps

Catacamas, Olancho, Honduras

Nearest airportTJI — Trujillo
TransportExpect street closures, dense pedestrian flow, and slow exits. Comfortable shoes are essential.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Catacamas you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Catacamas via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Catacamas, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for October.Compare faresFestival gearCasual, practical clothing suited to warm Olancho daytime heat and cooler evenings, with sturdy footwear useful for the equestrian parade route and any nearby countryside excursions.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Honduras 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 Feria Patronal de Catacamas?

Feria Patronal de Catacamas is listed for 3 October 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Feria Patronal de Catacamas take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

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

Is a source linked?

Dates confirmed in curated data. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Catacamas, Olancho, Honduras

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

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 dates3 October 2026
Source statusDates confirmed in curated data
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