Argentina has a festival for everyone, and the 2026 calendar is packed with events for lovers of local flavors. According to Argentine News Agency, these are the estimated dates to plan your getaways and not miss any of the most traditional celebrations:
National Chocolate Festival in Bariloche: It will take place from April 2 to 5, coinciding with the long Easter weekend. Fried Cake Festival in Mercedes: Planned for the month of April, usually during the first fortnight. Argentine Cake Festival in Dolores (PBA): It will be celebrated during the long weekend of May 25. Black Cake Festival in Gral. Lavalle: It will take place at the beginning of June, historically the first weekend of the month. National Quintero Salami Festival in Mercedes: Scheduled for mid-September, traditionally the second weekend. National Beer Festival (Oktoberfest) in Villa General Belgrano: Confirmed from October 4 to 13. National Ensaïmada Festival in San Pedro: It will be held during the long weekend of October 10 to 12. National Alfajor Festival in La Falda (Córdoba): Also planned for the long weekend of October 10 to 12. Tradition Festival in San Antonio de Areco: The main activities will be concentrated on the weekends close to November 10. National Pastry Festival in Gouin: It will close the calendar on the first weekend of December.
