San Sebastián de La Gomera Celebrates its Craft Fair on October 3rd

Plaza de Las Américas will host traditional crafts, music, children's activities, and gastronomy for the October Festivals.

Artisan market in Plaza de Las Américas, San Sebastián de La Gomera, featuring pottery and textile stalls.
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Artisan market in Plaza de Las Américas, San Sebastián de La Gomera, featuring pottery and textile stalls.

The Plaza de Las Américas in San Sebastián de La Gomera will transform into a showcase of the island's artisanal and cultural tradition on Saturday, October 3rd.

The fair, organized by the Ayuntamiento de San Sebastián de La Gomera and the Cabildo Insular, will feature around twenty professional artisans. This event is part of the October Festivals 2026, held in honor of the Virgen de Guadalupe, the patron saint of La Gomera.
From 10:30 AM to 8:00 PM, attendees can enjoy musical performances by Parranda Chigadá and the group Tendal, alongside raffles, children's activities, and gastronomic tastings. Mayor Angélica Padilla emphasized the significance of craftsmanship as part of the island's history and identity, highlighting how the fair promotes the quality and value of unique products.
The president of the Cabildo de La Gomera, Casimiro Curbelo, stressed that craftsmanship is a fundamental pillar of Gomera's cultural heritage and identity, passed down through generations. He highlighted the inter-administrative collaboration to ensure the continuity of traditional trades and foster generational succession.
Musical activities will commence at 12:00 PM. Additionally, shoppers can enter a raffle for a 300 euro voucher for artisanal items at 7:00 PM, with the option to claim the prize via video call.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de San Sebastián de La Gomera (01/10/2026)