The 37th Lanzarote Craft Fair has announced its dates and poster for the upcoming edition, scheduled to be held in Mancha Blanca, Tinajo, from September 10 to 15, 2026. The event will gather more than 140 participants linked to crafts and traditional culture, including professionals from various islands, representatives from Lanzarote's seven municipalities, associations, international guests, and specialists offering workshops and demonstrations.
This year's fair will prominently feature hats and headwear made from plant fibers from Lanzarote and La Graciosa. The Island Council has chosen this traditional craft as its central theme to highlight the knowledge and techniques associated with these items.
The Minister of Crafts, Aroa Revelo, reported that 192 applications were received: 172 from individual artisans and 20 from associations and the food sector. Following the selection process, 108 participants were admitted, with 59 on a reserve list and four excluded. The final number of participants, including other profiles, is expected to exceed 140 people.
A significant new feature will be the international participation of Uruguay as the guest country. A delegation of six Uruguayan artisans will present their work, techniques, and products, aiming to foster cultural exchange and introduce visitors to different craft traditions.
The Minister of Culture, Jesús Machín, emphasized the importance of this international dimension for dialogue between different approaches to craftsmanship. The presence of foreign professionals complements the representation from each of Lanzarote's seven municipalities.
The 2026 edition will dedicate special attention to hats and headwear made from plant fibers from Lanzarote and La Graciosa, traditional crafts utilizing local materials and manual techniques. The goal is to showcase the islands' artisanal heritage and the skills passed down through generations.
The President of the Island Council, Oswaldo Betancort, highlighted that the fair brings together professionals from diverse backgrounds and connects their work with thousands of people.
The program will include training workshops and live demonstrations by approximately eight professionals, who will share their expertise and explain various craft techniques. This initiative aims to bring the creative process behind each piece closer to the public.
The initiative ‘La Herencia en las manos’ (Heritage in the Hands) will be revived, focusing on veteran artisans from Lanzarote. Around ten senior artisans will conduct live demonstrations, passing on historical techniques to younger generations.
The Minister of Culture pointed out that the fair will unite artisans from different generations, showcasing both the experience of veteran professionals and the adaptation of traditional techniques to current needs. Uruguay's participation will further broaden this perspective with artisanal expressions from another country.
