Overview
- The 55th Fiesta Nacional e Internacional del Poncho opened at the Predio Ferial and continues through July 26 with nightly programming across multiple stages.
- El Patio has become a primary attraction, combining a live World Cup final screening and a Sabroso concert that organizers estimated drew about 40,000 people.
- Poncho Sunset at the Estadio Bicentenario drew roughly 20,000 attendees on Monday, July 20, and concluded with a live raffle that awarded a Fiat Cronos 0 km and a motorcycle to ticket holders.
- Officials report 1,834 registered expositors this year, up from 1,606 last edition, and the festival features expanded craft competitions, a Pasaporte del Poncho tourism activity and enlarged gastronomic and beer‑garden areas.
- Police published a list of prohibited items and deployed special crowd‑management measures for large shows to protect visitors while the event aims to boost income for artisans, producers and local tourism businesses.