Pereira, Risaralda
second half of August, through August 30
Pereira marks its founding on August 30, 1863, with about two weeks of events. There are free concerts, a food festival in Plaza de Bolívar, sports competitions and the Carnaval de la Cosecha parade. The festivities trace back to cattle fairs held in the town in the late 19th century.
Dates change every year: confirm them with the town before you travel.