Festival de la Naranja

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UniqueChuruquita Grande
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration5 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forUnusual spectacle, playful rulesThe Feria de la Naranja distinguishes itself
Language["es"]Currency: PAB
CategoryUniqueFestival type
The story

Festival de la Naranja in Churuquita Grande

Each year from January 28 to February 1, Churuquita Grande in Panama's Cocle province, about thirty minutes from Penonome, hosts the Feria de la Naranja, or Orange Festival, blending cultural, folkloric, agricultural, and gastronomic programming. Local artisans and producers sell goods and traditional desserts made with papaya, coconut, guava, brown sugar, and cinnamon, while 160 folkloric groups perform on stage during the fair, with admission set at 2 dollars for adults and 1 dollar for children and seniors.

Each year, from January 28 through February 1, the small community of Churuquita Grande in Panama's Cocle province, roughly thirty minutes from Penonome, hosts the Feria de la Naranja, an Orange Festival that draws together the region's agricultural, culinary, and folkloric traditions.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The Feria de la Naranja distinguishes itself through the sheer breadth of local participation packed into a small rural setting: 55 artisans and producers from across Cocle province take part, and as many as 160 folkloric performance groups appear on stage over the course of the fair, an unusually large concentration of traditional performers for a community-scale event

02

The mystery stays covered

The festival's identity centers on the orange harvest and broader local agriculture, expressed through a gastronomic program built around traditional Panamanian desserts flavored with papaya, coconut, guava, brown sugar, and cinnamon

03

The city starts moving

Modest admission pricing, just 2 dollars for adults and 1 dollar for children and seniors, keeps the event accessible to the surrounding community while still hosting a substantial five-day program of culture, folklore, and agriculture

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

The festival celebrates Churuquita Grande's orange harvest and broader agricultural identity within Cocle province

Water and renewal

Living ritual

combining folkloric performance traditions with a gastronomic showcase of traditional Panamanian desserts built around local ingredients like papaya

The sacred route

Living ritual

and cinnamon

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Use the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.

What to wear

Casual, lightweight clothing suited to Panama's warm climate is appropriate, with comfortable shoes for walking fairground and outdoor stage areas.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["es"] · PAB

Family friendly

unknown

Churuquita Grande, Cocle, Panama

Nearest airportPTY — Tocumen
TransportUse the city as a planning base, then confirm the exact venue, route, or meeting point close to the date.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.
FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Festival de la Naranja?

Festival de la Naranja is listed for Past edition: 28 January–1 February 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Festival de la Naranja take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

5 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?

Churuquita Grande, Cocle, Panama

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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