What makes the Fiestas del Rosario special?
According to RTVC, the Fiestas del Rosario are among the most important and traditional celebrations in the municipality of Hermigua. Devotion to the image of Nuestra Señora del Rosario goes back more than 400 years.
The Comisión de Fiestas Nuestra Señora del Rosario has resumed the celebrations. The programme combines religious tradition with cultural, sporting, musical and community activities.
The events are aimed at all age groups. Children and young people in particular are addressed in several parts of the programme.
Which programme items have been confirmed?
On Saturday, 26 September 2026, the festival begins at 18:00 with the workshop “Rescatando tradiciones” on the Plaza de Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Traditional paper chains made from tissue paper and Poliá will be made there.
On Thursday, 1 October 2026, the plaza will be decorated from 17:00. An hour later, the Campeonato de envite, a traditional card game, begins. Registration takes place directly on site.
On Friday, 2 October 2026, Domingo Mendoza León will deliver the Pregón Anunciador de las Fiestas at 19:00. This is followed by the election of the Reina Mayor and a dance with Pedro Negrín.
What happens on the main weekend?
On Saturday, 3 October 2026, children's activities begin at 10:30 in the sports facilities. At 12:00, the II Torneo de Veteranos takes place at the Campo Municipal de Hermigua.
At 18:00, the talk “El pintor que La Gomera hizo suyo” follows with genealogist Gustavo González Rodríguez and art historian Pablo Jerez. At 19:00 the Santo Rosario is prayed, and at 19:30 a Santa Misa is celebrated.
After the mass, the procession follows, accompanied by the Asociación Musical Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación. In the evening, Grupo Tentación de La Gomera and Grupo Sabor play for dancing.
How is the Día Grande celebrated?
On Sunday, 4 October 2026, the Día Grande de la Virgen, the Santa Misa in honour of Nuestra Señora del Rosario takes place at 12:00.
Afterwards, the procession follows, accompanied by chácaras and drums. Visitors can hand over sweets as an offering during the celebration.
After returning to the parish, a Homenaje de Fe is held. The group Amanecer de La Gomera then plays for dancing until 22:00. On the same day, prizes donated by businesses and shops are also raffled.
How do the celebrations end?
On Wednesday, 7 October 2026, the programme ends with a day of tradition and devotion. At 17:30, Eduardo Duque González speaks about “El Santo Rosario, del Salterio de la Virgen al arma de la Paz”.
At 18:30 the Santo Rosario is prayed. At 19:00, a Eucharist in honour of the Virgen del Rosario follows in the Convento de Santo Domingo de Guzmán.
What remains open?
The RTVC report does not mention any admission prices or registration deadlines. Details on parking, traffic changes or age restrictions are also missing from the published summary.
Whether individual activities are subject to a charge cannot be confirmed from the available information. A later official announcement from the Ayuntamiento de Hermigua or the Cabildo de La Gomera could provide further practical details.