Medellin flowers festival in August

[12is12]

Hey guys, does anyone have any experience with this event?

I was online for almost an hour, but couldn't find program or registration in english....

Can the festival be combined with action, or r locals too busy to bother with sex craved gringos?

 

[macdaddi]

Great question. The Fería de las Flores is an 8 day festival that takes place annually in Medellín, generally during the first two weeks of August. It is the most important cultural event in Medellin and was greatly missed during Covid. This year it takes place August 7-15, 2022.  Here is a local listing (in spanish) of the major events

During the festival there are literally hundreds of free events across the city, from concerts, to live shows, fireworks and car shows, and the main event, the parade of Silleteros. These are elaborate floral displays carried by a single person that can weigh up to 70kg.  Some examples below. The awards for the week are presented at the Estadio Giradot, the main fútbol stadium in Laureles in one of few paid entry events.

So to answer your question about horny boys -- the city is practically a non-stop party for over a week. Every bar and club will be hosting special events as la Fería de las Flores takes over the city. Think of Rio in the week leading up to Carnival. There are plenty of fresh faces and boys that normally do not go outside of their home neighbourhood. Many Colombians travel to the festival as well. So there are plenty of opportunities to meet and hook up during this festival.

I will be in Medellin for La Fería as this year marks the return to street parties and public events like the parade since the pandemic began.  It is certain to be a good time.

[macdaddi]

Others noted that I forgot the link https://www.cuandopasa.com/index.php?v=v46953j and then I found this site in English https://www.carnifest.com/the-flowers-festival-in-medellin-feria-de-las-flores-2022/.

The Parade of Silleteros (Desfile de Silleteros) takes place on Monday, 15 August 2022 and marks the end of the celebrations. Like the Samba parade in Rio, you can purchase tickets for comfortable box seating to watch the parade or you can watch for free along the street. I tried to find the exact location (it can move around) and did not see anything published. Traditionally the parade makes its way from the Cerro Nutibara to Estadio Giradot along the Autopista Sur.

Officially the Fería de las Flores begins on Monday. August 8 this year but the city will be jumping starting Saturday, 6 August as people from the neighbouring regions make their way to Medellin.

 

[macdaddi]

Updated schedule of events

The Sillertero parade will come down Avenida del Rio to 59a where they will exit to enter the Giradot stadium.

The 2022 Flower Festival Itinerary

While the city is still working to get the final details published, there are a few things that we know for certain will be taking place. Check out the below schedule and events to know what’s coming up.

Confirmed Schedule:

Event	Date	Location
Launch of the Flower Festival	July 27	Aeroparque Juan Pablo II
Obelisk Innaugural Concert	August 5	Stadium Sector
Ball de las Flores	TBD	Aeroparque Juan Pablo II
Vasquez Building Flower Decorations	August 5 – 15	Vásquez Building
Music and Food in Pueblito Paisa	TBD	Pueblito Paisa
Party in Parque de los Deseos	TBD	Parque de los Deseos
Escenerio Colombia	TBD	Ciudad del Rio
Todos Somos Uno	TBD	Teatro Pablo Tobón Uribe
Parque de las Flores	TBD	Parque Juanes de la Paz
Escenario Infantil	TBD	Parque Norte
Bicycle Parade	TBD	The Whole City
La Feria en Mi Corregimiento	TBD	Santa Elena, San Cristóbal, San Antonio de Prado, Altavista, San Sebastián de Palmitas
Art Circuit of Medellín		Barrio Colombia, Provenza, Perpetuo Socorro, Palacio Nacional
Don Omar y Juan Luis Guerra The Kings Concert	August 12	Anastasia Giradot Stadium
Silletero Parade	August 15	Avenida del Rio

Feria de Flores Kick-Off Event

The Flower Festival will kick off with a concert featuring national artists as well as local food stalls. There will be multiple fairground activities and experiences for you to participate in, too.

Although the exact start time is still to be determined, the event is set for July 27th in the Aeroparque Juan Pablo II. With an expected turnout of 10,000 people, this is going to be one big event!

Concerts

If there’s one thing Colombians love, it’s dancing, and at the Flower Festival, opportunities to sway your hips abound. 

The festival has a ton of different concerts, all featuring different genres and musical styles.

There are also a mix of paid and free concerts to attend, so if you’re not looking to shell out a bunch of money on tickets, you can still listen to some good jams.