First Day Jarramplas Procession
Arrive early to see the colorful costume and participate in the first turnip barrage. Protective eyewear is recommended.
Morning
Jarramplas Festival
Fiesta de Jarramplas
Piornal, Spain
Jan 19 - 20, 2027ConfirmedSource
Each January, the village of Piornal stages one of Spain's most extraordinary festivals, the Jarramplas. A figure in a brightly painted costume and horned mask parades the streets, drumming, while the crowd pelts him with thousands of turnips, in a strange and spectacular ritual rooted deep in local folklore.
Key moments
Day 1 · Jan 19
Day 2 · Jan 20
Procession and Rosca Singing
Find a spot along the procession; stay for the festive singing and the second burst of turnip-throwing.
Morning
Day 3 · Jan 21
Final Handover Ceremony
Remain to witness the closing ritual; a memorable cultural finale with speeches and ceremony.
Afternoon
Where it happens
Plaza de España (Ayuntamiento de Piornal)
Piornal, Spain
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Respect local boundaries
Visitors may join the turnip-throwing respectfully; only local residents are chosen as Jarr...
Practical notes
Crowds & timing
Square is usually very crowded during major events
Weather
Cold January climate; bring warm layer and rain gear
Transport
Regular bus route from Plasencia to Piornal (approx. 45 min)
Tickets
Free events are available.
Safety & access
Crowded but well-managed with police presence; watch for flying turnips
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Jarramplas Festival
Fiesta de Jarramplas
Piornal, Spain
Each January, the village of Piornal stages one of Spain's most extraordinary festivals, the Jarramplas. A figure in a brightly painted costume and horned mask parades the streets, drumming, while the crowd pelts him with thousands of turnips, in a strange and spectacular ritual rooted deep in local folklore.
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Jan 19 - 20, 2027Confirmed dates
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The story behind it
This festival is rooted in local folklore; villagers reenact an age-old tradition in which Jarramplas (dressed as a horned demon) is symbolically vanquished by turnips, perhaps as a form of purging evil. It reflects the agricultural heritage of the region and brings together whole families and visitors to participate in a shared cultural spectacle.
Key moments to know
Day 1Jan 19MorningApproximate
First Day Jarramplas Procession
Arrive early to see the colorful costume and participate in the first turnip barrage. Protective eyewear is recommended.
Day 2Jan 20MorningApproximate
Procession and Rosca Singing
Find a spot along the procession; stay for the festive singing and the second burst of turnip-throwing.
Day 3Jan 21AfternoonApproximate
Final Handover Ceremony
Remain to witness the closing ritual; a memorable cultural finale with speeches and ceremony.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Respect local boundaries
Visitors may join the turnip-throwing respectfully; only local residents are chosen as Jarramplas
Essentials at a glance
Date window
Jan 19 - 20, 2027
Confirmed
City / Area
Piornal
Las Hurdes
Access
Badajoz Airport (BJZ) · 84 km from festival
Cost
Free entry
Budget: €50-80, Mid: €100-150, Comfort: €200+
Atmosphere
Lively and festive; crowd cheers as radishes fly, Square is usually...
Square is usually very crowded during major events
Good for
Families, couples
Very High visitor welcome
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