When and where does the fair take place?
Exposaldo La Gomera 2026 takes place from Friday 9 October to Sunday 11 October on the Plaza de Las Américas in San Sebastián de La Gomera. Gomera Noticias reported this on 3 October 2026, citing the Cabildo Insular de La Gomera.
The opening times are staggered: on Friday the fair opens from 17:00 to 21:00. On Saturday visitors can attend from 10:00 to 21:00. On Sunday the event closes at 15:00, after opening at 10:00.
The Plaza de Las Américas is in San Sebastián de La Gomera, the island capital. The Gomera Noticias report gives no details on parking or bus connections.
Which shops and products are represented?
Around 30 shops from La Gomera are taking part in the fair, as announced by the Cabildo Insular de La Gomera. The event aims to bring local traders together with special offers and a cultural, music and leisure programme.
Visitors can get to know products from different sectors in one place, according to the Cabildo. The Gomera Noticias report does not name the participating shops.
Participation was open to traders and food businesses with an establishment on La Gomera. Craft businesses, service companies and catering businesses were excluded, as the Cabildo's tender states.
What can visitors expect besides the sales stands?
The Cabildo has announced a supporting programme for all three days. On Friday there is a music performance between 19:00 and 20:00. On Saturday the programme includes children's workshops in the morning, a music performance from 12:00 to 13:00 and sustainable workshops on reusing clothing in the afternoon.
On Saturday there is also a playful educational show from 17:00 to 18:00 and another music performance from 19:00 to 20:00. The Saturday ends with a fashion show featuring shops from the island.
On Sunday the sustainable and family-friendly activities continue. A music performance is planned between 13:00 and 14:00. On Saturday and Sunday there are also bouncy castles for children.
Who could take part as a trader?
Registration for traders and food businesses ran from 8 to 22 September 2026. This is set out in the tender from the Cabildo Insular de La Gomera. Natural and legal persons with a suitable business and an establishment on La Gomera were eligible.
The allocation of up to 50 fair stands was made in order of application until all places were filled. Traders had to be registered in the relevant economic activity category of the Impuesto de Actividades Económicas (IAE, business tax) and have a shop on La Gomera open to the public.
Food businesses had to show a valid health registration and be registered as self-employed. All participants had to be up to date with their tax and social security obligations.
How much does a visit cost and what is still open?
The Cabildo's announcement names no admission fee; whether entry is free remains open. It also gives no discount amounts or shop price lists.
The service contract put out to tender for the event had a total budget of €55,917.99 including VAT. The estimated contract value excluding VAT was €52,259.80, according to the procurement platform contratacionabierta.es.
What does the fair mean for La Gomera?
The president of the Cabildo, Casimiro Curbelo, described Exposaldo as “a tool to bring La Gomera's commerce closer to the public”. The fair is intended to give shops visibility, activity and new sales opportunities.
The island councillor for tourism, trade and consumer affairs, María Isabel Méndez, said the combination of shopping, music, children's activities, sustainability and fashion creates a more attractive space for families. The participation of around 30 shops shows the interest of the island's business community.