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20th Feria de la Torta to Feature 90-Meter Mega Sandwich and 90 Global Exhibitors

Free concerts plus a coordinated security plan aim to welcome more than 550,000 visitors.

Overview

  • The 20th Feria de la Torta will run August 13–17 from 10:00 to 22:00 in Venustiano Carranza under a security operation led by SSC, Comando VC, Policía Violeta and Protección Civil.
  • A 90-meter “mega torta” weighing over half a ton will be assembled in a record attempt overseen by a notary.
  • Ninety national and international exhibitors from seven Mexican states and countries in Latin America and Europe will showcase tortas ranging from traditional ham to exotic wild boar creations.
  • More than 50 free musical performances featuring artists such as Alex Syntek, Sonora Dinamita and Zona Rica will accompany the five-day festival.
  • More than 550,000 attendees are expected to drive an estimated 8 million pesos in economic activity.