San Fulgencio’s Sweet Melon Fair

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Harvesting nan prized Piel de Sapo melon. Photo credit: Ayuntamiento de San Fulgencio

Every summer, nan fields of San Fulgencio output 1 of nan region’s astir prized fruits: nan Piel de Sapo melon. Characterized by its dense greenish tegument (hence, nan sanction “frog skin”) and sweet, refreshing flavour, this melon is simply a summertime favourite crossed nan country. Local farmers works varieties specified arsenic Lugomed, Sancho, Nicolás, Valencia, and Victoria successful early April, and nan fruits are harvested from mid-July. 

To observe nan commencement of nan play and bring nan organization together astir this homegrown gem, connected Friday, July 26, San Fulgencio will big its 2nd Melon Gastronomic Fair. The adjacent will commencement astatine 21:00 successful nan Plaza de la Constitución. This nighttime will honour nan melon arsenic a taste and economical staple arsenic good arsenic a awesome of San Fulgencio’s cultivation pride.

The arena will characteristic a assortment of tastings, cooking classes wherever attendees tin study caller dishes, and workshops specifically designed for children and teenagers. Additionally, intermezo and unrecorded performances will adhd to nan festive atmosphere, ensuring that everyone is having fun.

A ceremony of nan town’s awesome of tradition, health, and flavour, this arena is simply a awesome measurement to link pinch section civilization and support nan area’s cultivation community. With thing for each ages, nan Melon Gastronomic Fair of San Fulgencio is an evening that shouldn’t beryllium missed.

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