Medellín Flower Fair 2027: 70th Feria de las Flores Guide
Key Facts
—Event — The Feria de las Flores, Medellín’s Flower Fair, returns for its 70th edition in mid-2027.
—Expected dates — 30 July to 8 August 2027, following the established calendar; the Alcaldía de Medellín has yet to confirm officially.
—The finale — The Desfile de Silleteros marks its 70th edition on the closing Sunday, expected 8 August 2027.
—Scale — The 2026 fair ran eleven days with more than 200 events, over half of them free and public.
—Silleteros — Around 530 flower-bearers carried silletas down from Santa Elena in 2026, some arrangements weighing up to 70 kilos.
—Other parades — The Chivas y Flores parade and the classic and antique car parade are expected to return.
—Cost — Most events remain free across the city’s 16 comunas and five corregimientos.
The Medellín Flower Fair 2027 — the 70th Feria de las Flores — will once again fill Colombia’s second city with flowers, parades and free concerts for eleven days around the turn of August. Official dates are yet to be announced, but the fair holds one of the most fixed slots in the country’s festival calendar. This guide covers the expected dates, the signature events, the lessons of 2026 and how to plan a visit.
Medellín Flower Fair 2027: expected dates and the 70th edition
The Feria de las Flores has run every year since 1957, when it was created to honour the region’s flower growers and the silleteros who carried their blooms down from the hills of Santa Elena. The 2027 fair will be the 70th edition.
Official dates are yet to be announced by the Alcaldía de Medellín. Following the established pattern — the 2026 fair ran from 31 July to 9 August — event calendars point to 30 July to 8 August 2027, closing with the parade on the final Sunday.
The fair is the biggest event of Medellín’s year, drawing visitors from across Colombia and abroad. Hotels in the popular districts sell out weeks ahead, so the fixed calendar window matters for anyone planning a trip.
The Desfile de Silleteros: the heart of the fair
Everything builds to the final Sunday, when the silleteros carry towering flower arrangements on their backs along a city route. The 2026 parade, the 69th edition, fielded around 530 silleteros on a 2.4-kilometre course over five afternoon hours; the 2027 parade will be the 70th.
The silletas — wooden frames evolved from the chairs once used to carry people and goods over the mountains — can weigh up to 70 kilos. They are built in the days before in Santa Elena, the flower-farming corregimiento above the city, which visitors can tour during fair week.
Watching from the route is free; grandstand seating is sold separately and tends to go early. The exact 2027 route and start time will be published by the city a few days beforehand, as happens every year.
Beyond the silleteros: parades, orchids and music
The fair runs several major parades, not one. The Desfile de Chivas y Flores brings the decorated party buses onto the streets, and the Desfile de Autos Clásicos y Antiguos draws some 300 vintage vehicles — a spectacle watched by crowds that organisers have counted near a million people.
The Jardín Botánico hosts Florecer, the fair’s calmer counterpoint, an exhibition of more than 500 native Colombian orchid species alongside flowers and crafts. Music fills the city through free tablado stages across the comunas, plus a headline stadium concert and the National Festival of the Trova.
Looking back: what the 2026 fair delivered
The 69th Feria ran from 31 July to 9 August 2026, opening at the Obelisco and closing with the Silleteros parade on the final Sunday. Our 2026 fair guide tracked the eleven days of events across all 16 comunas.
More than 200 events filled the programme, over half of them free, including 21 tablado stages and the headline concert at the Atanasio Girardot stadium. Our guide for foreign visitors covered the practical side, from road closures to where to base yourself.
The 2026 edition also showed the fair’s growing international pull: a dedicated security operation ran through the fortnight, and the city’s hotels hit their annual peak. Expect the 70th edition to be staged at the same scale or larger.
Planning a visit: where to stay and how to get around
Most foreign visitors and residents base themselves in El Poblado or Laureles, both on the Metro and within reach of the main venues. Book accommodation well ahead: fair fortnight is the year’s peak demand window, and prices rise accordingly.
On parade days, expect road closures and heavy foot traffic along the routes. The Metro is the most reliable way across the city when streets are shut, and the Metrocable line to Santa Elena offers the easiest route to the flower farms.
Treat the fair like any large public gathering: keep valuables close, agree meeting points in dense crowds, and confirm times against the official programme, which can shift. We will update our Colombia coverage once the Alcaldía confirms the 2027 dates.
When: Expected 30 July to 8 August 2027, following the established pattern; official dates yet to be announced.
Finale: 70th Desfile de Silleteros on the closing Sunday, expected 8 August 2027; free along the route.
Programme: More than 200 events expected, over half free — parades, orchid exhibition, tablado stages, stadium concert, trova festival.
Where to stay: El Poblado or Laureles, on the Metro; book well ahead for the peak fortnight.
Side trip: Santa Elena, where the silletas are built, reachable by Metrocable.
Dates, routes and programme for 2027 are to be confirmed by the Alcaldía de Medellín; verify before travel.
This is reporting, not travel or safety advice. Conditions vary by city, year, and individual circumstance. Confirm current arrangements with official sources before making plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Medellín Flower Fair 2027?
The 70th Feria de las Flores is expected from 30 July to 8 August 2027, following the established calendar — the 2026 fair ran from 31 July to 9 August. Official dates are yet to be announced by the Alcaldía de Medellín. The Desfile de Silleteros closes the fair on the final Sunday.
Is the Feria de las Flores free?
Mostly, yes. The 2026 fair offered more than 200 events, over half of them free and open to the public, including the tablado stages and street parades. Watching the Silleteros parade from the route is free; only grandstand seating and select premium events charge a fee.
What is the Desfile de Silleteros?
It is the fair’s signature parade and closing event, in which flower-bearers from Santa Elena carry elaborate arrangements on wooden frames called silletas along a city route. The 2026 parade fielded around 530 silleteros; the 2027 edition will be the parade’s 70th.
Where should visitors stay during the fair?
El Poblado and Laureles are the usual bases for foreign visitors, both served by the Metro and close to the main venues. The fair fortnight is Medellín’s peak demand window of the year, so booking well ahead is essential, and prices rise accordingly.
Is Medellín safe during the Flower Fair?
The fair draws huge crowds and a heavy police presence, and the city runs a dedicated security operation through the fortnight. Normal big-crowd precautions apply: guard your phone and valuables, avoid empty streets late at night, and use the Metro to move around on parade days.
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