Aracena closes its Ham Fair with 2,200 participants in the draw
Topics Feria del Jamón de Aracena Teatro Sierra de Aracena
The XXIX Regional Fair of Ham and Iberian Pork closes its two weekends with the 'Su Peso en Jamón' draw and the Ham Gala.
The XXIX Regional Fair of Ham and Iberian Pork of Aracena has closed its doors after two weekends of celebration, from October 16 to 25, at the fairground on Avenida Reina de los Ángeles. The mayor, Manuel Guerra, highlighted the public's response and the absence of incidents during the event.
The draw for 'Su Peso en Jamón'
The closing of this edition was marked by the public draw of the 'Su Peso en Jamón' contest. A total of 2,200 people stepped on the scale installed in the Pabellón Ferial. The winner was Rocío Jiménez, from Aznalcóllar (Sevilla), who will receive her own weight in Iberian hams, a total of 77.1 kilos, which will be given to her soon at an institutional event.
Recognition at the Gala del Jamón
The Gala del Jamón was held on Friday at the Teatro Sierra de Aracena. Los Romeros de Jabugo SL received the Jamón de Oro, the fair's highest distinction for companies. The Bellota de Oro, for people who work in support of Iberian pork, went to Francisco Casero, president of the Fundación Savia, who called for the EU to declare the dehesa a 'Sistema Agrario Singular'. The event included the Exaltación del Jamón by the Canal Sur Radio presenter Pepe Da Rosa and the twinning with the Feria del Jamón de Bellota 100% Ibérico de la DOP Los Pedroches, of Villanueva de Córdoba. The poster for the thirtieth edition, by the local artist Luis Orquín Domínguez, was also presented.
Review and next edition
The organizing committee plans to hold a review meeting in the coming days to analyze improvements. The 2027 edition will be the 30th of the fair.
