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Maipú Crowns Julieta Crespi as Vendimia 2026 Queen After Weather Delay

The Rodeo del Medio representative will seek the national crown on March 7 in Mendoza.

Overview

  • After weekend storms forced a postponement, the departmental celebration 'El legado de nuestra historia' took place on Feb. 2 at the Teatro Griego Papa Francisco in the Parque Metropolitano.
  • Milagros Ortolano of Ciudad de Maipú was named virreina following a pageant that featured twelve candidates.
  • Agapornis opened the evening, and the Bendición de los Frutos preceded the central act with Mayor Matías Stevanato taking part in the ceremony.
  • Entry to the venue was free but restricted to Maipú residents who obtained tickets in advance by showing proof of local residence.
  • Five Maipú veterans of the Malvinas War were honored onstage with a municipality-funded trip to revisit the islands where they served.