Feria Patronal San Vicente Centenario

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Nature & SeasonSan Vicente Centenario
DatesDates TBA · Usually MarchCheck locally before booking
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forSeasonal rites, water traditionsThe Rey Feo, Ugly King
Language["es"]Currency: HNL
CategoryNature & SeasonFestival type
The story

Feria Patronal San Vicente Centenario in San Vicente Centenario

San Vicente Centenario, named partly for Honduras's independence centennial coinciding with its 1922 founding, holds its patronal fair honoring San Vicente de Ferrer from April 1 to 6. The week includes Fair Queen and Child Queen coronations alongside a comic Rey Feo, or Ugly King, election, tied to a farming economy locally known for tomato production.

San Vicente Centenario carries a name built from two layers of history: San Vicente honors the town's patron, San Vicente de Ferrer, while Centenario was appended because the municipality's founding paperwork, filed on January 18, 1922, coincided with the same year Honduras marked the first centennial of its independence.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The Rey Feo, Ugly King, election, decided through crowd-driven comic voting rather than conventional beauty standards, paired with the town's tomato-farming identity, gives San Vicente Centenario's fair a specific local flavor distinct from neighboring Santa Barbara department towns built around coffee or citrus

02

The mystery stays covered

The town's compound name, tying its patron saint to Honduras's 1922 independence centennial, also reflects an unusually direct link between a municipality's founding paperwork and a national historical milestone

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The Rey Feo

Water and renewal

Living ritual

or Ugly King

The sacred route

Living ritual

decided through comic crowd-driven voting

The local code

Living ritual

is a documented recurring tradition alongside the Fair Queen and Child Queen coronations

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually March

Getting around

Base the route around San Vicente Centenario; confirm local transport, road controls or venue access close to the day.

What to wear

Casual clothing suits the small-town setting, with light layers useful for cooler April evenings in the highlands.

Safety

Keep distance from unsafe water edges and follow local crowd or weather warnings.

Where to stay

Stay near San Vicente Centenario or a practical transport base if you want a simpler arrival and return.

Tickets/cost

Public water rituals are often open, but boat, viewing, or activity access may be paid.

Language/currency

["es"] · HNL

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map14.89 N, 88.29 WOpen in Google Maps

San Vicente Centenario, Santa Barbara, Honduras

Nearest airportSAP — Ramón Villeda Morales
TransportBase the route around San Vicente Centenario; confirm local transport, road controls or venue access close to the day.
Stay areaStay near San Vicente Centenario or a practical transport base if you want a simpler arrival and return.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to San Vicente Centenario via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near San Vicente Centenario, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for March.Compare faresFestival gearCasual clothing suits the small-town setting, with light layers useful for cooler April evenings in the highlands.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 San Vicente Centenario?

Feria Patronal San Vicente Centenario is listed for Past edition: 4 April 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Feria Patronal San Vicente Centenario take place?

The festival is listed in San Vicente Centenario, 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?

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

Where exactly is it?

San Vicente Centenario, Santa Barbara, 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 datesDates TBA · Usually March
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