#Food Festival

CocinaCol Medellín 2026 gathers 40 restaurants serving fixed Colombian menus with a drink included — a low-cost way into the local scene during Feria.

Fondas de mi Pueblo Antioqueño 2026 runs Aug 6–9 at Jumbo de la 65 — four days of paisa food, trova and live music during Feria de las Flores.

Primavera Urbana Medellin 2026 is a free open-air food, art and local-brand market running two stints during Feria de las Flores. Dates, hours, venues.

Fiestas del Carriel Envigado 2026 runs July 17–26 with a 450-vendor gastronomy corridor, a morcilla and empanada contest, and traditional fondas.

Expoartesano 2026 Medellín runs July 10–19 at Plaza Mayor — 600+ artisans plus a traditional food showcase with regional cooks from across Colombia.

Explosion Culinaria 2026 wrapped June 13–29 across six Oriente Antioqueño towns, selling 35,000+ dishes and topping 1,200M COP in economic impact.

Fondas de Mi Tierra 2026 returns to Aeroparque Juan Pablo II August 7–8 with 20 Antioquia towns, bandeja paisa, and early-bird tickets on sale now.

The Festival Gastronómico y de Cervezas Artesanales Medellín 2026 runs August 1–9 at La Central — your go-to food-and-beer stop during Feria de las Flores.

Eje Cafetero Gourmet 2026 runs July 2–August 2: 100 restaurants across Caldas, Quindío & Risaralda serving special menus from COP $85,000.

The Festival de Sancochos Santa Elena 2026 runs July 18–26 via chiva tours — your best chance to eat Medellín's signature stew before the Feria parade weekend.

Paraíso Fest Medellín 2026 is July 4 at Terminal del Sur — $69,000 COP covers a dish, craft beer, and specialty coffee, with live music noon–2 a.m.

GastroFest Rionegro 2026 runs July 18–20 in Llanogrande — free entry, farmers' markets, cooking demos, and Antioquia vendors, 45 min from Medellín.

Marinilla al Plato 2026 runs through July 5 — 100+ gastronomic proposals, 45 minutes from Medellín. Here's what to know before the day trip.