Post-Battle Bull-Running (Capeas)
Participants can mingle and watch as small cows are released in the Plaza de la Paz, chasing (harmlessly) brave locals. This event continues the festive atmosphere in town with music, food, and community fun.
~3:00
Battle of Wine
Batalla del Vino de Haro
Haro, Spain
Dates to be announcedDates pending
Haro's Battle of Wine begins at dawn, when the mayor leads a procession up to the cliff-top hermitage of San Felices for an open-air Mass. A rocket signals the start, and the white-clad crowd drenches one another in red wine among the rocks, in a wild and beloved part of the town's June fiestas.
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Launch of the Wine Battle
Witness the mayor leading the religious procession to the mountaintop chapel, observe the priest’s Mass, and see the rocket fire signalling the start of the wine fight. From then until midday, participants in white clothing are splashed with red wine in wild celebration.
~7:00
Where it happens
Haro, Castile and León, Spain
Haro, Spain
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Dress for the setting
White clothing
Read the local rhythm
Waterproof gear for valuables
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Battle of Wine
Batalla del Vino de Haro
Haro, Spain
Haro's Battle of Wine begins at dawn, when the mayor leads a procession up to the cliff-top hermitage of San Felices for an open-air Mass. A rocket signals the start, and the white-clad crowd drenches one another in red wine among the rocks, in a wild and beloved part of the town's June fiestas.
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About Battle of Wine
This festival is part of Haro’s patronal fiestas (honoring San Pedro and San Felices) and reflects the region’s deep wine culture. It combines religious observance (a Mass at the hermitage) with secular merrymaking. The community-wide wine battle symbolizes local solidarity and competitive spirit. It offers participants and visitors a vivid experience of Rioja’s wine heritage and the strong community bonds in Haro.'
Participants should wear traditional white clothes and protective eyewear/phone covers, as the event involves being doused in wine. Also, as a religious procession occurs, visitors should behave respectfully during the morning Mass.
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
unrestricted
Observation may be enough
Some celebrations are best approached quietly: arrive prepared, follow posted rules, and leave without turning the moment into content.
The story behind it
This festival is part of Haro’s patronal fiestas (honoring San Pedro and San Felices) and reflects the region’s deep wine culture. It combines religious observance (a Mass at the hermitage) with secular merrymaking. The community-wide wine battle symbolizes local solidarity and competitive spirit. It offers participants and visitors a vivid experience of Rioja’s wine heritage and the strong community bonds in Haro.'
Key moments to know
~3:00Expected
Post-Battle Bull-Running (Capeas)
Participants can mingle and watch as small cows are released in the Plaza de la Paz, chasing (harmlessly) brave locals. This event continues the festive atmosphere in town with music, food, and community fun.
~7:00Expected
Launch of the Wine Battle
Witness the mayor leading the religious procession to the mountaintop chapel, observe the priest’s Mass, and see the rocket fire signalling the start of the wine fight. From then until midday, participants in white clothing are splashed with red wine in wild celebration.
How to show up well
respectful presence
Dress for the setting
White clothing
Read the local rhythm
Waterproof gear for valuables
Essentials at a glance
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City / Area
Haro
Castile and León
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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