The main festivities of San Isidro (the patron saint of farmers’) are celebrated in the neighbourhood of San Isidro, in the municipality of Gáldar, between 30 April – 15 May 2025.
Among the most anticipated days for residents and visitors is Thursday, May 15th, the main day of the festivities. The day begins at 10:00 with the traditional cattle, goat, sheep, and donkey fair. It continues at 12:00 with the solemn Eucharist, and at 13:00 with the processional departure of the images of San Isidro and Santa María de la Cabeza, accompanied by a livestock parade and the awards ceremony. In the afternoon, at 17:30, the popular singer Pepe Benavente will perform, and at 19:30, the traditional flower battle will be held. Music will round off the day with the closing concert by the group Que Chimba.
Another highlight will be the Traditional Pilgrimage of Offering, on Saturday, May 10, starting at 18:00, featuring oxcarts, parrandas, and folklore groups, culminating in a lively taifa dance and festival.
Thursday 15 May is a local bank holiday in the municipality of Gáldar: The Feast of San Isidro Labrador- Festividad de San Isidro Labrador
