The event highlights the cultural, economic and social value of craftsmanship made in Gran Canaria as a living heritage of the island

More than one hundred artisans from 17 municipalities are taking part in this well-established event, open until 5 January

From today, San Telmo Park once again becomes a major showcase for island craftsmanship with the inauguration of the 31st Gran Canaria San Telmo Craft Fair, an event firmly established in the island’s cultural and commercial calendar. “It is one of the most anticipated moments of the year for the artisans of Gran Canaria and for the island’s Christmas season,” said the President of the Cabildo of Gran Canaria, Antonio Morales, during his visit to the stands.

The fair, which brings together more than one hundred artisans from different municipalities until 5 January, highlights the cultural, economic and social value of craftsmanship as a living heritage of the island. This edition features 106 professionals from 17 municipalities, offering the public handcrafted pieces made with quality materials and production processes that combine tradition, creativity and contemporary design. “It is a great opportunity to market and make profitable the work that artisans carry out throughout the year,” the President stated.

As explained by the President, the Craft Fair “is becoming increasingly well established,” increasing its economic return for professionals from €248,000 in 2023 to nearly €335,000 generated last year. In other words, “the level of engagement with the public continues to grow, and many people take advantage of this fair to buy their Three Kings’ gifts, keeping in mind our values, our traditions and our craftsmanship,” he added.

In this 2025 edition, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria has the highest number of participants, with 42 artisans, followed by Telde (13), Agüimes (9), Valsequillo, Santa Brígida and Moya (5 each), Santa Lucía and Ingenio (4), Santa María de Guía, Firgas and Arucas (3), and Teror, San Bartolomé de Tirajana, Mogán and Agaete (2). La Vega de San Mateo and Gáldar are represented by one professional each.

Visitors to the fair can discover up to 32 different craft trades, including pottery, basketry, ceramics, knife-making, jewellery, blacksmithing, wool spinning and traditional footwear, among others. Eleven of these are traditional trades that preserve techniques passed down from generation to generation.

The fair is complemented by a programme of live music performances that enhance and enliven the visit. Every day from today, Friday, at 6:00 p.m., different performers will provide musical accompaniment to the event, starting with Generaciones que riman, a project by the Fundación Ochosílabas led by Yeray Rodríguez. On Saturday, 3 January, Zaida Jiménez and Juan Sebastián Ramírez will perform in San Telmo Park, followed on Sunday, 4 January, by Laura Martel and Noelia Pérez. The musical finale of the fair will be provided by the group Non Trubada, performing at 8:00 p.m.

With more than 30 years of history, the Gran Canaria San Telmo Craft Fair reaffirms itself as one of the main platforms for the promotion, marketing and dissemination of the work carried out by professionals linked to the Fund for Ethnography and the Development of Canarian Crafts (FEDAC). The fair offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the island’s culture and traditions, while also allowing visitors to purchase unique handcrafted items during this special time of year.

The fair will be open until 5 January 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (until 10:00 p.m. on 5 January, Three Kings’ Eve). All information about the participating artisans, as well as the accompanying activity programme, will be available at https://feriasartesaniagrancanaria.es/.

Promoted by the Cabildo of Gran Canaria through FEDAC, the Gran Canaria San Telmo Craft Fair is organised by Infecar, Feria de Gran Canaria, with the collaboration of the City Council of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.