Local Autumn Fairs (Fires) 2025

Mallorca’s Local Autumn Fairs (Fires) 2025 weave harvest traditions, artisan markets, food, music, and folk spectacle into almost every weekend from early September through mid‑November. From small‑town “fira” weekends that spotlight a single product to island‑defining gatherings like Inca’s Dijous Bo, autumn is the moment to see living culture in the streets: parades with giants and pipers, correfocs that light up the night, tasting stands with seasonal produce, and whole villages turned into open‑air markets. A mix of official calendars and trusted guides for 2025 confirms a dense season that begins right after summer holidays and crescendos in November.

Season at a glance

• Window: Early September to mid‑November, with a cadence of one or more fairs every weekend across the island’s towns. Guides for 2025 highlight consistent anchors like Vilafranca’s Melon Fair in early September, Artà’s autumn fair mid‑September, and Inca’s Dijous Bo in November.
• What defines a “fira”: Daytime agricultural and artisan markets, food and wine stalls, livestock or produce exhibitions, family rides, and evening verbenas and concerts; many add correfoc fire runs, giants’ parades, and community meals.

September starters

• Vilafranca de Bonany — Fira del Meló (Melon Fair): First weekend of September with melon tastings, weigh‑ins, artisan stalls, kids’ activities, and a night market; a classic “first fair” of the season in the Pla de Mallorca.
• Artà — Fira d’Artà: Mid‑September agricultural and artisan fair that fills the historic center with local produce, crafts, and live performances.
• Consell — Fira de Tardor: Consell’s autumn fair mixes traditional parties, parades, and music into a village‑scale weekend market north of Palma.

Fairs for food lovers

• Esporles — Fira Dolça (Sweet Fair): An autumn favorite focused on Mallorcan pastries and confections, with demonstrations and tastings along the village’s main street.
• Caimari — Olive Fair: Late‑autumn spotlight on oil mills and tasting tables in a Tramuntana foothill village known for olives and hiking routes.
• Pumpkin, mushroom, and sausage fairs: Seasonal roundups include the Pumpkin Fair (Fira de sa Carabassa), the Mushroom Fair (Fira de l’Esclata‑sang), and the Sobrassada Fair in Campos, all noted as staple foodie fires in autumn guides.

October build‑up

Islandwide listings show night fairs, artisan street markets, and eco‑product weekends across towns like Alaró, Alcúdia, Llucmajor, Sa Pobla, and Muro. Expect a blend of trade booths, ecological products, vintage farm tools, livestock pens, and kids’ rides, with live music into the evening. These are community‑centric events that invite browsing, nibbling, and lingering.

The November crescendo: Inca’s Dijous Bo

• What it is: Mallorca’s largest traditional fair and the autumn season’s grand finale, filling Inca with agriculture and livestock exhibits, artisan markets, fashion and cooking demos, wine tasting, funfairs, a giants’ parade, and a headline correfoc in the lead‑up.
• When: On a Thursday in mid‑November, following three prior Inca fairs across October and early November; 2024 landed on November 14, illustrating typical timing into the month’s second week.
• How to go: Trains run all day and overnight for Dijous Bo; expect up to 200,000 visitors and packed streets. Walk from the station to the town center and follow the crowds through themed zones.

What to expect at a typical autumn fair

• Markets and exhibitions: Local produce, preserves, honey, charcuterie, breads, cheeses, wines, and oils, alongside crafts like textiles, ceramics, and woodwork; old and new farm machinery on show.
• Parades and folklore: Xeremiers (bagpipers), colles of giants, and folk groups animate the streets; many fairs include a correfoc at night with drumming, devils, and handheld fireworks under steward supervision.
• Family rides and food: Small fairgrounds with trampolines or rides, plenty of sweets for kids, and pop‑up food stalls from grilled meats to coca de patata; village bars and restaurants run specials.

Insider planning tips

• Arrive early: Morning crowds are gentler, parking is easier, and tastings are plentiful before lunch. By siesta’s end, streets refill for the evening program.
• Use the train when possible: For major fairs like Dijous Bo, special timetables and overnight service make public transport the smart choice; stations put you steps from the action.
• Bring small bills: Many stalls take cards, but small notes keep lines moving and help artisan vendors with change.
• Correfoc etiquette: Wear cotton, long sleeves, and a hat if standing close; follow marshal instructions and give performers space; keep children at a safe distance or view from a balcony or square perimeter.
• Mind the lanes: Fairs can be tight in historic centers — step aside for photos and keep walking lanes clear for strollers and elders.

Pair fairs with nearby sights

• North: Alcúdia’s walls and Pollensa’s squares sit close to several autumn fairs; plan a morning at the fair and an afternoon on a rampart or beach walk.
• Tramuntana villages: Esporles, Alaró, Caimari, and Sóller fairs pair beautifully with trail walks, olive mills, and markets under mountain backdrops.
• Central plain: Vilafranca, Sineu, and Petra fairs show the agrarian heart of Mallorca; combine with cellar lunches and a bodega visit.

Sample autumn itinerary

• Early September weekend: Vilafranca Melon Fair on Saturday morning; afternoon rural drive; Artà’s fair on Sunday with artisan browsing and a late lunch.
• Late October weekend: Alaró artisan fair and a Tramuntana hike; Esporles Sweet Fair for pastry tastings and coffee under plane trees.
• Dijous Bo week: Inca pre‑weekend correfoc and proclamation, then the Thursday fair by train; spend Friday in Alcúdia or Sóller for a quieter wind‑down.

For photographers and storytellers

• Golden hours: Morning light on produce and crafts, and blue hour for laced streetlights and correfoc sparks. Ask permission for close‑ups of craftwork or portraits at stalls.
• Details that tell the story: Straw bales by tools, aproned bakers at a coca stall, children drumming behind a parade — these moments show why the fires matter to each town.

Verified autumn fair highlights

• Early September: Fira del Meló (Vilafranca), with weigh‑ins and tastings, plus Consell and Artà fairs across the month.
• October spread: Alaró Artisan Trade Fair; extended Alcúdia and Llucmajor fairs; Sa Pobla’s Opportunity Fair; Muro’s Autumn Fair with eco‑product focus.
• Throughout autumn: Sweet Fair Esporles; Olive Fair Caimari; Pumpkin and Mushroom fairs cited as seasonal staples in autumn guides.
• Mid‑November peak: Dijous Bo Inca, Mallorca’s biggest agricultural fair with parades, giants, exhibitions, cooking demos, and all‑night trains.

Autumn is when Mallorca opens its pantry and its heart. Pick a weekend, choose a town, and let the fair lead the way — from a melon slice in Vilafranca to sweet pastry in Esporles and a thundering correfoc before Dijous Bo. Travel by train when you can, arrive hungry and curious, and celebrate the season with the people who make the island’s harvests and traditions come alive.