culture
March 27, 2026
Fómeque ignites its ovens this April 11 and 12 with gastronomy, sports, and culture
The municipality of Fómeque, in Cundinamarca, is preparing to welcome visitors and residents on April 11 and 12 with a program that combines...
TL;DR
- Fómeque, Cundinamarca, will host a gastronomy and sports festival on April 11-12.
- The event includes "Pizza al Parque" and "Sopas en leña y carnes" celebrating traditional cooking techniques.
- Participants will showcase artisanal pizzas and traditional dishes, with awards for innovation and tradition.
- Alongside culinary events, there will be a regional chess tournament with around 450 players.
- A Trail Running Fowa race will offer distances of 8K, 18K, 28K, and 48K.
- The festival aims to strengthen the local economy, promote tourism, and preserve culinary heritage.
- Mayor Esneider Acosta emphasized the event's role in consolidating Fómeque's identity and tourism appeal.