The air already carries a hint of Christmas, and the weekend is the perfect time to plan a festive escape for families, couples, friends, or solo outings. Visitors are invited to make the most of their free days with a trip to the largest Christmas market in the region, the Xixona Christmas Fair in Valencia.
This Saturday, December 3, the Xixona Christmas Fair will welcome more than sixty exhibitors and nearly a hundred booths. Visitors can savor Jijona nougat and a wide array of seasonal sweets, along with many other crafted products that celebrate the holiday spirit.
Jijona Christmas Fair poster. INFORMATION
Event schedule for the weekend Xixona Christmas fair
This is the ideal moment to explore the state’s premier Christmas marketplace in Xixona. The following notes outline the events planned for Saturday and Sunday, offering something for every interest and age.
The Xixona Christmas Fair snapshot from last year. HECTOR RESOURCES
The fair opens at 10:00 on Saturday, inviting visitors to begin a day filled with family friendly activities. In the afternoon, activities tailored for younger visitors include a Christmas card workshop and a storytelling session.
10:00. Opening of the Christmas Fair from Jijona
17:00. christmas card workshop. (Town Hall tent)
18:00 storyteller “The dark side of Santa Claus” (Screenplay).
7:00 in the afternoon. Atelier and rodà d’aixames. Director Francisco Vidal and AEX (Town Hall Tent).
Xixona Christmas Fair expands parking spaces
It will begin at 10:05 on Sunday with a festive parade at the fair, followed by a series of workshops designed for all tastes. From a painting session for the little ones to a show featuring fried egg yolks, there will be something to spark curiosity and joy for everyone.
10:05 Christmas parade of Colla de Dolçainers i Tabaleters Els Arreplegats de Xixona.
11.30 in the morning. Workshop “Paint Santa”. (Town hall tent).
12:30 in the afternoon. Show kitchen “Saborea Costa Blanca” with Kiko Moya from the two Michelin star restaurant L’Escaleta and Alexis Zaragoza. (Theatre).
Chef Kiko Moya will host a “show dinner” at the Xixona Christmas Fair
17:00. Handmade doll workshop. (Town Hall tent)
18:00 Fried egg yolk show. (Town hall tent).
7:00 in the afternoon. Giraboix Batucada parade.
Two artisans make nougat. JUANI RUZ
Christmas activities for the whole family
Beyond the market stalls and demonstrations, the Xixona fair offers several family friendly activities at the start of the following week. The fair continues through December 8, with a range of events scheduled for each day. Some highlights include hands on workshops for children, culinary showcases featuring regional specialties, and performances designed to entertain visitors of all ages.