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Pumpkin Festival Returns to Dorado with Over 40 Gastronomic Proposals

Published Oct 5, 2026, 2:42 PM ASTvia Metro PR

Why this matters: For Dorado residents and visitors, the festival offers a chance to explore local gastronomy and support local producers and businesses.

The Festival de la Calabaza returns to Dorado with its second edition, featuring the Calabaza Market, which will offer over 40 gastronomic proposals made with pumpkin. The market will include various dishes, bread, desserts, and other creations that showcase the versatility of pumpkin in both sweet and savory preparations. The event aims to highlight pumpkin as a seasonal product and create a space for locals to discover proposals from producers and businesses linked to gastronomy.

The festival will take place on Saturday, October 17, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Plaza Pública de Dorado.

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  • Dorado

    35,810Census estimate, 2020–20241842Founded23.1 sq mi (59.9 km²)Area
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