Opening Ceremony (Pregón)
Attendees gather in the Plaza Mayor to hear speeches and enjoy the festive atmosphere as the event is inaugurated.
Aug 29
Cuéllar Bull Runs & Rosary Festival
Fiestas en Honor a Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Encierros de Cuéllar)
Cuéllar, Spain
Aug 30 - Sep 3, 2026ExpectedSource
Each August, the town of Cuéllar celebrates its patron, Our Lady of the Rosary, with a famous bull-running festival. Bulls thunder down from the fields through the old streets to the ring each morning, in one of the most renowned bull events in the region and a tradition at the heart of the town's identity.
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Bull Run (Encierro)
Spectators line the route (behind barriers) to watch the bulls dash through Calle Principal and other streets, ending in the bullring. It is an adrenaline-filled highlight of the festival.
Around 9:30
Bullfight (Corrida de Toros)
Spectators watch the bullfights from the arena stands. It is a traditional taurine spectacle requiring a purchased ticket.
Around 7 PM
Where it happens
Plaza Mayor de Cuéllar
Cuéllar, Spain
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Basic Spanish phrases (e.g., “¡A por ellos!”)
Dress for the setting
Comfortable walking shoes
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Sturdy closed footwear
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Crowds & timing
Crowd level: high.
Tickets
Free events are available.
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Cuéllar Bull Runs & Rosary Festival
Fiestas en Honor a Nuestra Señora del Rosario (Encierros de Cuéllar)
Cuéllar, Spain
Each August, the town of Cuéllar celebrates its patron, Our Lady of the Rosary, with a famous bull-running festival. Bulls thunder down from the fields through the old streets to the ring each morning, in one of the most renowned bull events in the region and a tradition at the heart of the town's identity.
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About Cuéllar Bull Runs & Rosary Festival
The festival is deeply rooted in local tradition and identity. It coincides with Cuéllar’s patron saint celebrations (Nuestra Señora del Rosario) and draws thousands of attendees yearly. Locals proudly note that Cuéllar’s encierros are considered the oldest in Spain. As such, the Feria Taurina is a major cultural event in the town, officially recognized (Fiesta de Interés Turístico) and embedded in the community’s heritage.
Respect local traditions and the patronal religious context: behave modestly during church events and processions, and avoid disruptive behavior or public drunkenness. For the encierros and bull events, never provoke animals or participant...
What visitors should understand
Attendance can be appropriate while active documentation is not. Let local boundaries define your role.
What not to do
no flash
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
The festival is deeply rooted in local tradition and identity. It coincides with Cuéllar’s patron saint celebrations (Nuestra Señora del Rosario) and draws thousands of attendees yearly. Locals proudly note that Cuéllar’s encierros are considered the oldest in Spain. As such, the Feria Taurina is a major cultural event in the town, officially recognized (Fiesta de Interés Turístico) and embedded in the community’s heritage.
Key moments to know
Aug 29
Aug 29Approximate
Opening Ceremony (Pregón)
Attendees gather in the Plaza Mayor to hear speeches and enjoy the festive atmosphere as the event is inaugurated.
Day 1Aug 302 moments
Day 1Aug 30Around 9:30Approximate
Bull Run (Encierro)
Spectators line the route (behind barriers) to watch the bulls dash through Calle Principal and other streets, ending in the bullring. It is an adrenaline-filled highlight of the festival.
Day 1Aug 30Around 7 PMApproximate
Bullfight (Corrida de Toros)
Spectators watch the bullfights from the arena stands. It is a traditional taurine spectacle requiring a purchased ticket.
Day 2Aug 31
Day 2Aug 31Approximate
Horseback Bullfight (Rejones)
Spectators see rejoneadores (horse-mounted bullfighters) perform in the bullring, combining equestrian skill with bullfighting.
Bullfight (Corrida de Toros)
Ticketed event; follow arena etiquette; no flash photography.
How to show up well
respectful presence
Plan the timing
Basic Spanish phrases (e.g., “¡A por ellos!”)
Dress for the setting
Comfortable walking shoes
Keep the visit respectful
Sturdy closed footwear
Photo with care
Sun protection (outdoor event)
Essentials at a glance
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Aug 30 - Sep 3, 2026
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City / Area
Cuéllar
Castile and León
Cost
Free public events available
Good for
Families welcome
Moderate visitor welcome
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