Benque Viejo Fiesta 2026

The Benque Fiesta honors Our Lady of Mount Carmel, patron saint of Benque Viejo del Carmen in the Cayo District, with roots dating to the early 1900s. The roughly 16-day celebration builds from a solemn religious opening with a cannon-blast Alborada, through daily early-morning services, to a lively closing fair at Cancha Marshalleck Stadium featuring mechanical rides, football matches, traditional dances, fireworks and local food and drink, culminating on the patron saint's day, July 16. (Date shown is estimated from the event's typical annual timing — confirm with the organizer closer to the date.)