San Gregorio Day in Telde: livestock show, cattle parade and potaje
On the main day of the San Gregorio festival in Telde, there is a livestock show at the Arauz festival grounds, a livestock parade, a demonstration of the 'garrote canario' and, to round off the day, a tasting of 'potaje canario'. In the Plaza de San Gregorio, there is also a craft market, traditional games and a weavers' gathering. The day is also ideal for families.
Tuesday17November 2026
When
Tuesday 17 November 2026, 9:00
17 November: Public holiday in Telde (Fiesta de San Gregorio Taumaturgo). Many shops and public offices are closed; buses usually run on the Sunday and holiday timetable.
Recinto ferial de Arauz, San Gregorio, Telde, Telde · Get directions
The festivities begin at 8:00 with the 'Diana floreada', a musical wake-up call. At 9:00, the livestock show opens on the festival grounds in Arauz.
A craft market takes place in the Plaza de San Gregorio throughout the day. There are also traditional games, a demonstration of the Garrote canario and a weavers' gathering. The Garrote canario is the traditional stick-fighting sport of the Canary Islands.
At 13:00, the livestock is paraded through the village. At 14:00, "Potaje canario", a traditional stew from the Canary Islands, is served for people to sample.
