Arucas Livestock Fair: Success with 400 Animals and 7,800 Euros in Prizes

The event, part of the San Juan Bautista festivities, gathered numerous attendees and highlighted its exhibitions and the quality of the livestock.

Generic image of a traditional livestock fair in the Canary Islands with animals and attendees.
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Generic image of a traditional livestock fair in the Canary Islands with animals and attendees.

The traditional Livestock Fair of Arucas, integrated into the San Juan Bautista festivities, has concluded with notable participation, bringing together 400 head of cattle and distributing 7,800 euros in prizes.

The event, held at the annex to the Barreto sports area, exceeded expectations regarding the number of animals present. This initiative, promoted by the Arucas City Council through its Department of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, aims to boost the livestock sector and preserve traditional Canarian rural practices.
Various livestock categories were awarded, including native cattle, foreign/crossbred cattle, goats, and sheep. The bovine categories received a larger share of the prize money, with 2,760 euros distributed among them, while the goat and sheep categories totaled 1,140 euros in prizes.
In addition to the livestock exhibition and awards, attendees enjoyed various demonstrations. These included showcasing 30 examples of the Canarian buchón pigeon, as well as demonstrations of traditional animal dragging, threshing, and shearing, highlighting trades and practices linked to rural life.