Jerez Horse Fair (Feria del Caballo)

The Feria del Caballo (Horse Fair) of Jerez de la Frontera is the city's biggest and most important festival, with the city's Easter celebrations not far behind. The finest and most extravagant horsemen from all over the world come together for this festival, which is considered the most prestigious event in the equine world.
The Fair, which takes place a week after the Seville Fair, becomes an exhibition of stalls and displays, with each one offering their own activity or culinary delight. Most of these stalls are entered for competitions, winning prizes for best design or best produce.
The most popular drink during this event is, of course, the superb local sherry, best enjoyed with local fried fish, also the main dish served at the fair.
The defining feature of the Fair, declared an event of international tourist interest, is the grand Horse Parade (Paseo de Caballos), a dazzling array riders and horses with their splendid attire, proudly parading through the streets in front of thousands of awestruck spectators.
This year's event is dedicated to Vintage Spain Wine Tours in Spain (Rutas de Vino de España), which operates in 17 tourist destinations in Spain, including more than 160 communities and 600 companies. The Tuesday of the Fair will be  Vintage Spain Wine Tours Day and will focus especially on the activities and products offered by AVECIN (Spanish Association of Wine-Producing Cities)
 The 8th of May will be a showcase of wine and wine tourism, focusing especially on Jerez wine and brandy. More than 83 businesses and establishments will be at the event, including wineries, hotels, restaurants and other associated industries.

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