The City Council of Herencia hosted the presentation of the bullfighting festival without picadors, which will take place next Saturday, September 26, at 5:00 PM, in the town’s bullring. The event was attended by bullfighter Luis Miguel Vázquez, Herencia’s mayor, Sergio García-Navas Corrales, local novice bullfighter Javier Fernández, and representatives from the Peña Taurina Anillo 2008, which is cooperating in organizing the event.
Key Details in 20 Seconds
- Saturday, September 26, at 5:00 PM, in the Herencia bullring.
- Participants: bullfighters Juan Carlos Ruiz, Luis Miguel Vázquez, and Carlos Aranda, along with local novice bullfighter Javier Fernández.
- Four young bulls from the Hermanos Collado Ruiz ranch will be fought.
- Following the festival, three heifers will be released for the attendees.
- Affordable prices: the first 200 advance tickets are priced at 14.50 euros.
- Tickets are already on sale at Ferretería Moreno or through members of the Peña Taurina Anillo 2008.
A Lineup with Two Bullfighters and the Local Novice
The lineup features bullfighters Juan Carlos Ruiz, Luis Miguel Vázquez, and Carlos Aranda, along with local novice bullfighter Javier Fernández, who will fight four young bulls from the Hermanos Collado Ruiz ranch. This is a “without picadors” festival, a common format during patron saint celebrations that allows for shorter durations while remaining accessible to all audiences.
Release of Three Heifers to Conclude the Evening
Once the festival is finished, three heifers will be released for the attendees, marking a celebration that reaffirms Herencia’s connection to bullfighting during the Ferias and Fiestas de la Merced.
Tickets at Affordable Prices
The festival will feature affordable prices. The first 200 advance tickets will be available for 14.50 euros and can be purchased at Ferretería Moreno or through members of the Peña Taurina Anillo 2008, who are collaborating in the event.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Herencia Bullfighting Festival 2026
When is the Bullfighting Festival without Picadors in Herencia?
On Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM, in the Herencia bullring.
Who will be performing in the festival?
Bullfighters Juan Carlos Ruiz, Luis Miguel Vázquez, and Carlos Aranda, along with local novice bullfighter Javier Fernández.
How much are the tickets?
The first 200 advance tickets are priced at 14.50 euros, available at Ferretería Moreno or through the Peña Taurina Anillo 2008.
Is there anything else besides the bullfighting?
Yes, after the festival, three heifers will be released for the attendees.
Source: City Council of Herencia
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