🌴 Canary Islands Government Announcements

Cooperation Agreement for the 42nd Canary Islands Handicrafts Fair

Published: July 24, 2026|culture-and-arts|Gobierno de Canarias

Canary Islands Crafts Fair 2026

Event Details

  • The 42nd Crafts Fair is scheduled for December 4-8, 2026
  • Location: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Objectives

  • Boost local artisans by showcasing their work
  • Increase sales for artisans
  • Promote cultural and economic development in the region

Organizing Bodies

  • Regional government’s Department of Economy, Industry and Autonomous Workers
    • Overseeing the event
    • Coordinating activities
    • Selecting artisans
    • Managing funds
  • INFECAR (public fair organization)
    • Handling logistics
    • Booth design
    • Public outreach

Quality Control

A key part of this initiative is ensuring high-quality craft products, verified by a dedicated Control Committee.

  • Monitoring compliance and quality standards
  • Ensuring participation rules are followed
    • Product documentation
    • Branding with the 'ArtesanĂ­a Canaria' mark

Promotion and Advertising

  • Extensive campaigns across media and public spaces
  • Emphasis on the fair’s cultural and economic importance

Public Participation and Engagement

  • Targeted promotional efforts to specific audiences and tourist groups
  • Aim to attract a diverse crowd
  • Increase sales for local artisans

Monitoring and Evaluation

  • Surveys and incident reports
  • Measuring event impact
  • Assessing visitor satisfaction
  • Gathering artisan feedback

Goals

  • Strengthen Canary Islands crafts
  • Support artisans
  • Foster economic and cultural development