🌶️ FENAE 2026 ran April 4–12 with more than 600,000 visitors. 2027 dates have not been announced yet — we will publish them as soon as they are official.
Tell me about 2027Feria Nacional de la Enchilada (FENAE)
The festival of San Luis Potosí’s most iconic dish
Every April, Soledad de Graciano Sánchez turns its main plaza into the capital of the enchilada potosina: a gastronomic showcase, free concerts and rides for the whole family, with free admission.
600,000+
Visitors in 2026
9
Days of fair
2012
Founded
Free
Entry & concerts
Verified history
The enchilada potosina was born in Soledad de Graciano Sánchez: its creation is credited to Cristina Jalomo, who around 1919 began preparing chile-tinted red masa tortillas filled with cheese (Vanguardia). The dish and its preparation technique have been declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of the State of San Luis Potosí.
The fair that celebrates it is more recent: the Feria Nacional de la Enchilada was founded in 2012 (Infobae) and has been held annually on Soledad’s main plaza ever since. In just over a decade it grew from a local festival into one of the busiest fairs in central Mexico.
The 2026 edition (April 4–12) was the largest on record: the municipal government reported more than 600,000 visitors and an economic impact above 250 million pesos (Metrópoli San Luis, Soledad Municipal Government).
How FENAE 2026 went
Free concerts at the Teatro del Pueblo (source: El Universal San Luis / El Sol de San Luis)
La Arrolladora Banda El Limón closed the fair on April 12 before a packed plaza.
What to expect at the fair
What FENAE has offered in its recent editions.
Gastronomic showcase
Traditional cooks from Soledad and across the state prepare enchiladas potosinas in front of visitors, alongside other Potosino antojitos.
Free concerts
The Teatro del Pueblo stage books top national acts at no cost. In 2026 it hosted Gloria Trevi, Luis R. Conríquez and La Arrolladora, among others.
Free fair rides
In the 2026 edition the mechanical rides and circus shows were free of charge, per the Soledad municipal government.
Cooking contest
A cooking contest around the enchilada potosina with a prize pool above 30,000 pesos in 2026 (Infobae).
Getting there
Main Plaza of Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, SLP metro area
By car or ride-hailing
About 20 minutes northeast of SLP’s Centro Histórico. Street closures around the plaza are common on peak days; plan to arrive early.
Public transport
City bus routes connect downtown San Luis Potosí with downtown Soledad throughout the day.
The rest of the year
Outside fair season, enchiladas potosinas are available year-round at the portales and fondas of downtown Soledad, their birthplace.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Feria Nacional de la Enchilada (FENAE)?
It is a food-and-fair festival held in Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, in the San Luis Potosí metro area, dedicated to the enchilada potosina. Born in 2012, it combines a gastronomic showcase, free concerts, fair rides and cultural activities.
When was the Feria de la Enchilada 2026?
The 2026 edition ran April 4–12, 2026 on the main plaza of Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, per the municipal government and local outlets such as Metrópoli San Luis.
Are there dates for the Feria de la Enchilada 2027 yet?
No. As of July 2026 the Soledad municipal government has not announced 2027 dates. Recent editions have run in April (2025: April 18–27; 2026: April 4–12), so the typical window is early-to-mid April. We will update this page when there is an official announcement.
Is admission free?
Yes. Admission is free, and in 2026 the Teatro del Pueblo concerts, the fair rides and the circus shows were also free of charge, according to the Soledad municipal government and Infobae.
What is an enchilada potosina?
A tortilla made from chile-tinted red masa, filled with cheese, folded and griddled or fried. Its creation is credited to Cristina Jalomo in Soledad de Graciano Sánchez in 1919, and its preparation has been declared Intangible Cultural Heritage of the State of San Luis Potosí.
Which artists performed in 2026?
The Teatro del Pueblo hosted free concerts by Gloria Trevi, Luis R. Conríquez, La Arrolladora Banda El Limón (who closed the fair), Bronco, Los Acosta and Horóscopos de Durango, among others, per El Universal San Luis and El Sol de San Luis.
How do I get there from downtown San Luis Potosí?
The fair is set up on the main plaza of Soledad de Graciano Sánchez, a municipality adjoining the capital to the northeast. By car or ride-hailing it is about 20 minutes from the Centro Histórico; city bus routes also connect downtown SLP with downtown Soledad.
How big was the 2026 edition?
According to the Soledad municipal government and Metrópoli San Luis, FENAE 2026 topped 600,000 visitors over nine days and generated an estimated economic impact of over 250 million pesos — a record for the fair.
More Potosino fairs and festivals
While FENAE 2027 arrives, explore the state’s cultural festivals or see what’s on this week in San Luis.