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Medellín’s Flower Culture: Inside the Traditions Behind the Famous Flower Festival

July 4, 2026

TLDR? Feria de las Flores, the world-renowned flower festival in Medellín, has long spoken to the city’s unique culture and vibrant blooms. Every August, locals and tourists gather together to celebrate colorful…

Medellín Through the Seasons: What to Experience Throughout the Year

July 3, 2026

Short on time? There’s always something to look forward to in Medellín, no matter which month of the year you decide to visit.

Top Medellín Concerts and Festivals 2026: Must-See Events You Can’t Miss.

June 21, 2026

Short on time? Medellín’s 2026 event calendar includes major international concerts, electronic festivals, salsa celebrations, urban music, and the city’s iconic Feria de las Flores. Highlights include CORE Medellín, La…

La Feria de Las Flores 2016 Schedule of Events

July 18, 2016

La Feria de las Flores 2016 (Festival of Flowers), Medellín’s biggest annual festival, starts late this month. We share some highlights and expat tips.

Desfile de Silleteros 2015: Highlight of La Feria de las Flores

August 18, 2015

The Desfile de Silleteros (Flower Parade), is the flagship event of the annual Feria de las Flores (Flower Festival) and Jeff shares photos from this year.

Antique Car Parade

August 20, 2009

My roommate and I have been trying to get a few other people to go camping with us, but the plans keep falling through. So, we were able to catch the antique car parade for the last weekend of the Flower Festival. The…

Video From The 2009 Flower Festival

August 8, 2009

[The original video posted here is no longer available.] This is a 10-minute TV clip of the 2009 Flower Festival which I saw referenced in the weekly newsletter from Colombia Reports. Certainly a lot of flowers in the…

Video of the Week – Feria De Las Flores

August 8, 2009

The 2009 Feria De Las Flores (Flower Festival) wraps up tomorrow, so hopefully some good video footage from the last week’s festivities will show up on YouTube. I think this promo captures what it would like to be in…

The Jump From Idaho To Colombia

July 27, 2009

I’m about to start packing my bags for Medellin. Before I leave, I’ve been trying to fit in some of my favorite things to do in my hometown, and saying good-byes to those most important to me. I was most grateful to get…