On February 23, 2025, the 57th Feira do Cocido will take place in Lalín. This is a festival of national tourist interest that has been held annually since the 1960s. It is an event for lovers of good food, traditions, and for anyone who wants to have a great time while discovering an ancient culinary preparation that continues to delight palates today.
In fact, throughout the month, various cultural and gastronomic events related to the cocido take place in this town. However, the Feira do Cocido, the most important day of the celebration, is held on a Sunday to accommodate visitors arriving from different parts of Spain and the world.
The central part of the fair takes place at midday, so you can travel there in the morning and return in the afternoon to your tourist apartment in Pontevedra to enjoy the city’s nightlife, a pleasant stroll, or relax in an apartment with all the comforts. Moreover, depending on the dates of your stay, you may have the chance to enjoy one of the most awaited celebrations in Pontevedra—its Carnival! But for now, let’s get to know the fair!
Get ready for the Feira do Cocido in Lalín
What is the Feira do Cocido de Lalín?
It is an internationally recognized event that pays tribute to a traditional culinary dish—Lalín’s cocido—and everything related to its preparation and the products used in its cooking.
When is the Feira do Cocido de Lalín in 2025?
This year, it takes place on Sunday, February 23. However, throughout the month, various events happen in the town, such as the legendary Rally do Cocido, which will celebrate its 29th edition between March 7 and 8, 2025—a great reason to return to the area a few weeks after the Feira do Cocido.
Feira do Cocido in Lalín: A Place to Enjoy a Hearty Dish with Deep Cultural Roots
Lalín’s cocido has been one of the most deeply rooted dishes in the area for decades. Made with pork products from home-slaughtered pigs, along with legumes and vegetables, it continues to be cooked and enjoyed today.
During the Feira do Cocido in Lalín, many restaurants participate by offering a traditional cocido menu at affordable prices. There is also a charitable version of the dish.
This rich and flavorful stew is slow-cooked and includes ingredients such as chickpeas, the famous “unto” (a cured pork fat used for flavor), various pork cuts including tail, ribs, ham hock, head, and trotters, as well as vegetables like turnip greens and potatoes, and different types of chorizo, including meat and onion varieties.
What to See and Do at the Feira do Cocido in Lalín
In addition to enjoying the famous cocido in local restaurants or at a communal meal, such as the charitable cocido, the event is packed with activities for all to enjoy. The streets come alive with marching bands, street parades, and floats. In some areas, traditional female cooks, dressed in historical attire, prepare cocido in front of visitors.
There are also musical performances and children’s workshops to ensure families and young ones have fun. Some activities extend beyond the fair itself, continuing throughout the month or the entire cocido season, such as sports competitions and concerts. Another example is the Mercadelicadeza artisan food fair, which is usually held weeks after the Feira do Cocido.
The festive atmosphere spreads through the streets and hospitality venues, creating a family-friendly celebration that people of all ages can enjoy.
The fair opens with a speech (pregón) delivered by a prominent figure. In 2025, this honor will go to Takahiro Nakame, the Japanese ambassador to Spain, as Pontevedra welcomes many tourists from Japan, where the Feira do Cocido de Lalín is gaining popularity year after year.
The event schedule for this year has not yet been released, so we’ll have to wait for further details.
The Traditional Pig Slaughter Reenactment During Lalín’s Cocido Month
One week before the Feira do Cocido, a reenactment of the traditional pig slaughter takes place.
In 2025, it will be held at Casa de Amorín, in Antuín (Catasós), a centuries-old stone house from the 18th century featuring granaries, a traditional oven, and other elements typical of old farmhouses in this area of Pontevedra. The event is set for Sunday, February 16.
If you don’t want to miss it, hurry up and plan your trip as soon as possible. Visit Pontevedra and stay in our tourist apartments. Book your stay now—don’t miss out on available accommodations!