Jousting, Viking Weddings, Mead, and Wine Await at This Medieval Experience Near Mexico City

If you are planning a summer getaway, mark your calendar because one of the most unique events of the season is coming to Querétaro. The 4th Medieval Festival at Hacienda Tovares will combine an equestrian wine harvest celebration with horseback jousting, knight battles, fire shows, and even Viking weddings in a setting that feels straight out of a fantasy story.

For two days, Hacienda Tovares will be transformed into an authentic medieval kingdom where visitors can enjoy family-friendly activities, themed cuisine, and performances inspired by various cultures of the Middle Ages.

Jousting, Falconry, and Viking Weddings in a Historic Hacienda

Activities will begin at noon with the opening of the medieval, Viking, and pagan marketplace, where visitors can find handcrafted goods, themed products, and traditional beverages such as mead, wine, and craft beer.

The main shows will start at 2:00 p.m. and will include:

• Horseback jousting tournaments
• Knight battles
• Medieval folk music performances
• Falconry exhibitions
• Medieval dances
• Viking games
• Themed ceremonies
• A spectacular fire show

One of the most unique attractions of the festival is the opportunity to participate in medieval and Viking wedding ceremonies. Guests are also encouraged to attend in costume to fully immerse themselves in the atmosphere, although dressing up is not required.

Event Information

Dates: July 25–26, 2026

Location: Hacienda Tovares, Cadereyta, Querétaro, Mexico

Schedule:

• Venue opens at 12:00 p.m.
• Shows begin at 2:00 p.m.
• Event ends at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets:

• General Admission: $600 MXN
• Full Access Ticket: $1,200 MXN
• Children under 10 years old enter free of charge

Additional Amenities

The festival will also feature:

• Food and beverage areas
• Rest zones
• Parking facilities
• Restrooms

Visitors who wish to extend their stay may choose to camp or book accommodations at Hacienda Tovares. These options are available separately and are not included with the admission ticket.

The combination of a wine harvest celebration, equestrian performances, mead, medieval music, and immersive activities makes this festival one of the most distinctive summer events in central Mexico. It offers the perfect opportunity to step away from everyday life and experience, if only for a day, a world of knights, kingdoms, and legends.

Source: cdmxsecreta