Piedras Coloradas: Fiesta de la Madera and National Mushroom Festival 2026

Piedras Coloradas is a populated place on Route 90 at kilometer 49. Its cultural highlights range from the Fiesta de la Madera to the National Mushroom Festival. The Fiesta includes a parade through the town’s streets; the third National Mushroom Festival took place in April 2026. When looking for a holiday apartment, it helps to distinguish between festivities in the town and an event elsewhere in the municipality.

Fiesta de la Madera: Wood as the Theme

The Fiesta de la Madera includes a parade through the streets of Piedras Coloradas. The floats highlight wood and its importance to the community, giving the festival’s theme a tangible form. There are also performances by local and national artists, as well as a varied food offering. Wood is therefore featured alongside artistic contributions and food, which are other parts of the festivities.

A regional tourism article published in 2021 also mentions competitions in log sawing with chainsaws or axes, as well as relay races with branches. This earlier description adds competitions to the wood theme, offering a different focus from the parade.

The National Mushroom Festival in 2026

The third National Mushroom Festival took place in April 2026 at the municipal sports complex in Piedras Coloradas. The program included music, a queen contest, family activities, and performances by local and regional artists. It was organized by residents and craftspeople involved in mushroom production. An April 2026 report also states that the festival had been declared of national tourist interest.

The festivals’ themes take different forms: at the Fiesta, wood appears in the floats and in the competitions mentioned in a 2021 tourism article. The organizers of the 2026 National Mushroom Festival were involved in mushroom production. This is how the two festivals’ specific cultural connections differ.

Travesía del Queguay: Starting Point in the Municipality

The 17th Travesía del Queguay del Amandayé Ipeguá started in 2024 at Paso Monzón in the municipality of Piedras Coloradas. The starting point is therefore within the municipality, not in the town itself. This distinguishes the Travesía from the Fiesta, whose parade passes through the streets of Piedras Coloradas. If you are considering the Travesía as a reason to travel, take its specifically named starting point into account.

Events and Accommodation Search

If a specific event is the deciding factor for your trip, treat the destination and the event venue as separate decisions. The Fiesta takes place on the town’s streets, while the Travesía starts at Paso Monzón. When looking for a holiday apartment, you can choose your preferred destination while also taking the date and location of the relevant edition of the event into account.

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