On Saturday , February 7, Bembibre experienced one of its most special nights—and there were many of them. Because of what was eaten, what was celebrated, and what was honored. This was the celebration of the 53rd Botillo Festival , which was presented to the public with a new title—“International”—and with the determination that it will be more than just a label. The gala, hosted by Héctor Keudell and María de Miguel, [...]

The Bembibre Arena will once again become a culinary hub with the 26th Villa de Bembibre Agri-Food Fair, which will take place from Friday, February 6, to Sunday, February 8, 2026. A total of 34 exhibitors from different parts of Spain—and one from France—will present to the public a wide selection of agri-food products, artisanal goods, and culinary specialties. From cured meats to pickles, including sweets and baked goods, honey, olive oil, [...]

The program for the 53rd Bembibre International Botillo Festival kicks off this weekend with one of its most eagerly anticipated culinary events: the 15th Botillo Tapas Festival, which has seen the highest number of participants in recent years, with 17 establishments registered. In this edition—the first since the Festival was recognized as a Festival of International Tourist Interest—participating establishments will offer their own original creation in the form of a “pincho” made [...]

The 53rd International Botillo Festival will highlight the work of volunteers who, in an altruistic and selfless manner, dedicate their time to helping others or organizing numerous activities in Bembibre. In the area of humanitarian aid, recognition goes to the Red Cross, Caritas, and Manos Unidas; And, for their organizational and logistical support—which is essential for major municipal events and festivals—to Civil Protection and the volunteers of the Municipal Festival Board (known [...]

This Thursday, January 8, at 9 a.m., online sales will begin for the first 1,200 tickets to the International Botillo Festival dinner through the gestionentradas.com platform. To make it easier for users and interested parties to access the information, the official website of the Bembibre Botillo Festival will include a direct link starting first thing in the morning and will post updates on its Facebook page regarding any issues or sold-out events. [...]

The Festival de Exaltación del Botillo de Bembibre, the first to be held under the new declaration of Fiesta of International Tourist Interest, already has an official image. The winning poster of the contest is "From Bembibre to the world", a work of the designer Alejandro Frades, native of Las Ventas de Albares and resident in León. The jury valued the power of its message for the direct visual concept showing a [...]

The Sectorial Council of Commerce has approved the rules of the XV Jornadas de Pinchos del Botillo, which will be held during the weekends before and coinciding with the International Festival of Exaltation of the Botillo, on January 30 and 31, and February 1; and on February 6, 7 and 8. The document, which has been agreed with the hospitality sector, presents new features compared to the previous edition, the main one [...]

The Department of Culture, Festivals, Tourism and Commerce of the Bembibre City Council has announced the poster and literary contests for the 53rd International Botillo Festival, to be held on February 7, 2026, with a single prize in each category of €500 and €1,000, respectively. The poster contest aims to encourage artistic creation to show the official image of this year's edition of the Festival. Participants may send as many works as [...]

The Secretary of State for Tourism, under the Ministry of Industry and Tourism, has made public this morning the recognition of the Festival de Exaltación del Botillo de Bembibre as a Festival of International Tourist Interest. This distinction comes after confirming compliance with the requirements established by current regulations and assessing the trajectory of more than half a century of the event. The mayor of Bembibre, Silvia Cao, and the councilor of [...]

The Gala of the LII National Festival of Exaltation of the Botillo de Bembibre became a permanent apology of our villages and districts. Based on the theme of the Cultural Week and thread of the event, which were the Neighborhood Councils of the Municipality, the own maintainer, journalist and writer Sonsoles Ónega made a nod to the importance of living in small towns like any of those that are part of Bembibre. [...]

This Friday, February 14, begins the XIV Jornadas de Pinchos del Botillo that come preceded by the success of the previous edition. During two weekends and six days, thousands of visitors are expected to come to taste the ingenious gastronomic creations that each establishment will prepare, with their personal master touch, to contribute to the success of this initiative. […]

With the National Festival of Exaltation of Botillo a little closer, Bembibre will enter this Friday, February 14, in the cultural week that presents a program of activities focused on the Neighborhood Councils, according to the theme of the gastronomic event. The first contact will be with the opening of the exhibition “Our districts, our heritage”, at the Casa de las Culturas, at 6 pm. […]

The Sectorial Council of Commerce of Bembibre, chaired by the Councilor of Culture, Commerce, Tourism and Festivities of Bembibre, Belén Martín, wants to make public the following information related to the XIV Conference and Contest of Pinchos de Bembibre. […]

The Patronato Municipal de Fiestas has opened the registration period for professionals to participate in the Feria Agroalimentaria Villa de Bembibre, which will take place in the Bembibre Arena pavilion on February 21, 22 and 23, coinciding with the National Festival of Exaltation of the Botillo. Those interested should register at the Town Hall of Bembibre, from 9 am to 2 pm, or by contacting 987510001 (ask for Angela), until Friday, January [...]

The Villa de Bembibre Agrifood Fair, to be held in the Bembibre Arena pavilion from February 21 to 23, will have 40 exhibitors from several Spanish regions, as well as a cheese stand from France. The Councilor for Culture, Trade, Tourism and Festivities, Belén Martín, made a positive assessment of the registration of professionals: “we are very satisfied with the participation of exhibitors this year returns to usual figures. Especially because it [...]