Batalla del Vino de Haro (Haro Wine Fight) is one of Spain’s wildest and most joyful festivals, held every June 29th in the town of Haro, in the La Rioja wine region. Thousands of revelers, dressed in white with red scarves, climb to the cliffs of Bilibio to celebrate Saint Peter’s Day by drenching each other in thousands of liters of local red wine using buckets, sprays, and water guns. After the playful battle, the celebration continues in Haro’s streets with music, dancing, and of course, more wine. Both a religious tradition and a raucous party, the Haro Wine Fight perfectly embodies the spirit of La Rioja.

DATES & TIMES
• Date: Monday 29 June 2026 (held annually on St Peter’s Day, 29 June). Official Spain Tourism.
• Typical timetable (precedent): early buses from town to the Riscos de Bilibio from 07:00; romeros depart around 08:00; field mass and wine battle follow (concludes late morning). Ayuntamiento de Haro (example 2025).
• Status: Exact 2026 timetable not yet published—check official pages nearer the date. City of Haro • Haro Tourism.

LOCATION
• Where: Riscos de Bilibio / Hermitage of San Felices, c. 6–7 km from Haro, La Rioja. Official tourism page.
• Map (hermitage): Ermita de San Felices de Bilibio — Open in Google Maps.

TICKETS & ENTRY
• Free public festival: open‑access event; no general ticket required. Official Spain Tourism.
• Access: the city lays on shuttle buses from Haro to the battle zone on the morning of 29 June (details published annually). City precedent.

GOOD TO KNOW
• Dress code: white clothes with a red scarf/belt are traditional—expect to be soaked in red wine.
• Safety & comfort: wear closed shoes and eye protection; bring a change of clothes for the return to town.
• After the battle: celebrations continue back in Haro around Plaza de la Paz and the old town. Official overview.

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