October 9 to 12 Las Cocinas del Jubileo gastronomy event during the Fair of Caravaca

A hugely popular Tapas Street on Paseo de la Corredera in Caravaca de la Cruz

One of the most popular aspects of the annual autumn fair in Caravaca de la Cruz in recent years has been the Las Cocinas del Jubileo gastronomy event, which in 2025 attracted approximately 15,000 visitors who, between them, ordered as many as 25,000 portions of tapas, so the announcement of the participants in the 2026 edition has been eagerly awaited.

As of 7^th September, the news has been unveiled that among the star chefs are some of the best-known in the Region of Murcia, including María Gómez of the Magoga restaurant in Cartagena, Juan Guillamón of “Almo”, Salvador Fernández of Casa Borrego in Bullas and Gabino Martínez of Restaurante Arrabal in Aledo.

The programme also features a demonstration of tuna cutting by the staff of Ricardo Fuentes and a whole host of other gastro-experiences related to the cultural and historical heritage of the city and the Basílica-Santuario de la Vera Cruz.

A total of 25 establishments are taking part over the four days with the unifying theme of the Camino del Mediterráneo pilgrimage route which leads to the holy relic in Caravaca, and of course the attractions feature show cooking, tastings, workshops, children’s activities and music. The tapas area will be located as usual on Paseo de la Corredera, along with a gourmet market, while the Plaza San Juan de la Cruz hosts a lot of the other activities.

Full programme:

Friday October 9

10.00 to 14.00: Peque Chefs children’s cooking with Punto Cuchara in Plaza San Juan de la Cruz. Free of charge.

19.30 to 19.00: Children’s dessert activity in Plaza San Juan de la Cruz. Free of charge.

19.00 to 20.00: Showcooking with Salvador Fernández in Plaza San Juan de la Cruz. Free of charge.

19.00 to 20.00: Dance show in Paseo de la Corredera.

19.30 to 23.30: The first evening of the stands and stalls along Paseo de la Corredera.

21.30 until late: Music in Paseo de la Corredera.

Saturday October 10

12.00 to 16.00 and 20.00 to 23.30: The stands and stalls open along Paseo de la Corredera.

11.00: Wine tasting with pairings at the Basílica with María Gçómez.

11.00 to 12.30: Children’s workshop in Plaza San Juan de la Cruz. Prior registration is required.

12.45 to 13.45: Beer tasting with pairings in Plaza San Juan de la Cruz. Prior registration is required online here.

13.30 to 14.30: Music accompanies tapas and lunch

16.00 to 17.45: Afternoon entertainment with Dan Vidal.

17.30 to 20.30: Tuna slicing in Plaza San Juan de la Cruz.

19.00: Children’s gourmet dessert workshop. Prior registration is required online here.

21.00 to 22.00: Music accompanies the fair.

21.00: Live music with DelCanto in Paseo de la Corredera.

Sunday October 11

12.00 to 16.00 and 20.00 to 23.30: The stands and stalls open along Paseo de la Corredera.

10.00 to 14.00: Antiques, collectors and second-hand market in Paseo de la Corredera.

11.00 to 12.00: Children’s bread workshop in Plaza San Juan de la Cruz. Prior registration is required.

12.00 to 13.00: The secret of a good coffee, a workshop in Plaza San Juan de la Cruz. Prior registration is required online here (price 5 euros).

16.00 to 17.45: Music with Dj Turry.

19.30 to 20.30: Wine from Bullas and local cheeses in the Paseo de la Corredera. Prior registration is required online here (price 5 euros).

Monday October 12

All day: “Tapa del Camino de la Cruz”, a tapas competition in Plaza San Juan de la Cruz.

11.30 to 12.30: Showcooking with Gabino Martínez in Plaza San Juan de la Cruz. Free of charge.

12.00 to 16.00: The stands and stalls open along Paseo de la Corredera.

12.30 to 13.30: Showcooking with Juan Guillamón in Plaza San Juan de la Cruz. Free of charge.

For more local news, events and visiting information contact the local tourist office (telephone 968 702424) or go to the home page of Caravaca Today.