Festival · Tequisquiapan, Querétaro
Festival Internacional del Arte, Queso y Vino, Tequisquiapan
The Festival Internacional del Arte, Queso y Vino, formerly the Feria Nacional del Queso y el Vino, is held in Tequisquiapan each May. The 50th edition ran from 7 to 24 May 2026, with free entry, across four venues in the town centre. The 2027 dates have not been announced.
- When
- May, about two and a half weeks
- Entry
- Free
- 2026 edition
- 50th, 7 to 24 May
- Where
- Centre of Tequisquiapan
Dates
The next dates have not been announced yet. It last ran 7 May 2026 to 24 May 2026.
What Happens
Cheesemakers, winemakers, artisans and local performers fill the centre of town. The 2026 programme opened on 7 May on the main square with a military symphony orchestra, and included a show by the Alta Escuela Ecuestre Domecq, concerts by Kabah, El Gran Silencio and Bronco, stages for local and regional artists and a fun run, the Correfest, on the final day.
Where
Parque La Pila, the Jardín Principal Miguel Hidalgo, the Jardín del Arte and the Teatro del Pueblo, all within walking distance in the centre. The federal tourism ministry expected more than 200,000 visitors in 2026.
Tips
Entry is free and open to everyone. With more than 200,000 visitors expected, book a room early. Out of town, Finca VAI and Cava Bocanegra stay open for tours, and the Querétaro cheese route lists the shops in town.
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Questions People Ask
When is the Tequisquiapan cheese and wine festival?
In May. In 2026 it ran from 7 to 24 May. The 2027 dates have not been announced.
Is the Tequisquiapan cheese and wine festival free?
Yes. The town council says entry is free and open to everyone.
Official site: gob.mx/sectur/articulos/tequisquiapan-celebra-50-anos-del-f…. Dates, hours and prices checked 22 October 2026; confirm on the official site before you travel. See all cheese festivals.