The celebration will begin on Monday, September 28th, with the Children's Bola Canaria championship. This will be followed on Wednesday, September 30th, by the Empleita Workshop, with limited places and registration via WhatsApp at 646578491.
October will kick off with competitions on Thursday, October 1st, including Chinchón and Cuatro en Raya, as well as another opportunity for the Empleita Workshop. On Friday, October 2nd, the youngest attendees can participate in the Children's Oca and Parchís championship, while the Mixed Ronda 2x2 Championship will be held.
Saturday, October 3rd, will be marked by sports with the Children's Football Tournament. In the evening, at 8:30 PM, a Canarian 'enyesque' (snack) with typical recipes by Fefo Nieves will be offered, accompanied by a performance by Gran Aldea. The show “Entre cuerdas” will feature the participation of Parranda La Aldaba, Parranda Tinasoria, and Son del Norte.
Sunday, October 4th, will feature the children's kaizen and at 7:00 PM, a bingo/raffle will take place. Monday, October 5th, will be dedicated to workshops: the Children's Workshop “Ruleta de Colores” and “Tres en Raya”, and the Adult Workshop “Bandejas Con Encanto”. The following day, children can participate in the Children's Dessert Contest and adults in the Macramé Workshop.
On Wednesday, October 7th, the Children's Workshop “Decora tu camiseta” and the Adult Workshop “Crea tu propia joya” will be offered, in addition to the Chinchón Championship. On Monday, October 5th, at 9:30 AM, a walk for seniors will begin. Thursday, October 8th, will bring the Children's Gymkhana and the Dessert and Tortilla Contest for adults. At 8:00 PM, a new edition of Sabores de Tinajo will be held with limited places.
On Friday, October 9th, the Envite 2x2 championship will take place, followed by music with a performance by the group La Arrancadilla and DJ Diego Díaz. Saturday, October 10th, will feature the chess tournament and the first edition of “Jolgorio Fest El Cuchillo”, including crafts, food trucks, and live music with DJ Álvaro, Asères, Sin cobertura, Clave 3 music, and Grupo Arena.
Sunday, October 11th, will be dedicated to the youngest attendees with a grand children's party featuring bouncy castles, a play area, children's workshops, a crepe cart, and face painting. Additionally, comedians Yanelis Hernández and Matias Alonso (En otra clave) will perform, followed by the musical comedy show “Viejas glorias del pueblo” and a popular festival with the group “La Resistencia, DJ Diego Díaz, and the orchestra “Mambo con fuego”.
Monday, October 12th, the main day of the El Pilar 2026 Festivities, will start at 12:00 PM with the Foam Party and water inflatables, hosted by DJ Residente Álvaro. At 6:00 PM, the mass and procession in honor of Nuestra Señora de El Pilar will take place, accompanied by the municipal band of Tinajo and a performance by Timbayba. The day will conclude with a children's playback show featuring the Ballet dance pop de Uga.
“"We invite the residents of El Cuchillo and the rest of the municipality to experience very diverse El Pilar festivities with activities for all ages and tastes. Thanks to the El Cuchillo Festival Commission once again for their dedication in preparing these festivities."
“"Congratulations to all the residents of El Cuchillo on these festivities dedicated to Our Lady of El Pilar, festivities that I am convinced you will enjoy as you do every year. Now, what we need to do is make these days unforgettable in El Cuchillo."
