Xcaret hosts Mexican Folk Art Fair through 27 September
Published on 09/27/2026 at 11:21 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Xcaret is hosting the third Mexican Folk Art Fair from 24 to 27 September 2026 at Hacienda Henequenera near Playa del Carmen. The event brings Mexican artisans together with visitors through craft displays, demonstrations and cultural activities.
The fair is taking place at Xcaret in the Riviera Maya during the final weekend of September. Its focus is on living craft traditions and direct contact between makers and the public.
Mexican Folk Art Fair brings makers to Xcaret
The Mexican Folk Art Fair runs from Thursday 24 September to Sunday 27 September 2026. The official programme identifies Hacienda Henequenera at Xcaret as the venue, while Grupo Xcaret describes the gathering as a platform for Mexican folk art.
The event presents works made with textiles, ceramics, wood, plant fibres, glass and metal, alongside other craft disciplines. The organiser also lists demonstrations of traditional techniques, fashion shows, presentations, contests and cultural activities designed to explain the stories and processes behind the pieces.
The fair is intended to connect visitors directly with the people who make the objects. That format places the maker, the technique and the finished work in the same setting, rather than presenting craft only as a retail display. The official fair programme confirms the dates and the Hacienda Henequenera venue.
Hacienda Henequenera gives Xcaret fair a cultural setting
Hacienda Henequenera is the named venue within Xcaret in the Riviera Maya, close to Playa del Carmen. The location links the fair to a visitor site that already presents cultural activities alongside its park programme.
Grupo Xcaret says the 2026 fair brings together more than 150 master artisans from regions across Mexico. A separate report published during the event refers to 146 participating artisans, so the precise number differs between reports; the confirmed point is that the fair is a large national gathering of makers.
The fair matters to the place because its programme uses Xcaret as a meeting point for craft knowledge, sales and public demonstrations. Its scheduled final day, 27 September 2026, falls within the current travel window and gives visitors in Playa del Carmen a specific cultural event rather than a general seasonal recommendation. The organiser's event announcement for Xcaret describes the fair's purpose and craft disciplines.
Visiting Xcaret: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Mexican Folk Art Fair takes place from 24 to 27 September 2026 at Hacienda Henequenera within Xcaret.
- Fair-only admission is listed at MXN 200, while the organiser says the event is included with Xcaret park admission.
- The organiser's FAQ lists the fair period as 10.30am to 7.30pm and places the venue at Hacienda Henequenera in Xcaret.
- Xcaret is in the Riviera Maya near Playa del Carmen, in Quintana Roo, Mexico. The official language is Spanish and the national currency is the Mexican peso.
- Entry requirements depend on your nationality; UK travellers can check the FCDO travel advice at gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice, Irish travellers the Department of Foreign Affairs at ireland.ie.
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Frequently asked questions about Xcaret
When does the Mexican Folk Art Fair take place at Xcaret?
The fair runs from 24 to 27 September 2026 at Hacienda Henequenera within Xcaret.
What can visitors find at the Mexican Folk Art Fair?
The programme includes Mexican folk art, traditional technique demonstrations, presentations, contests and cultural activities.
Where is Xcaret and how do you get there?
Xcaret is in the Riviera Maya near Playa del Carmen, in Quintana Roo, Mexico. Hacienda Henequenera is the named fair venue within the site.
