NOTICE: THE FESTIVAL ON DECEMBER 20th and 21st HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS.

NEW DATES:

The last edition of 2019 of the Gourmet Festival “Apetito” will take place on Friday, December 27th from 6.00 PM to 1.00 AM, and Saturday, December 28th from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM, at Hipódromo Argentino de Palermo (Av. del Libertador & Dorrego).

The best cooks and beer brewers will get together with more than 25 food trucks offering hamburgers, crepes, pulled, pork, bagels, Mexican food, empanadas, fish, vegetarian food, pizzas, smoothies, hot dogs, ice cream, coffee, and more. Furthermore, there will a a beer garden with more than 25 craft beer brewers, and a line up of musical shows each day.

For this Christmas Edition there will be special activities for kids, and the presence of Santa Claus on Saturday 21st, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

The Gourmet Festival may be suspended in case of rain.
Free entrance to the public.

The first Night Edition of the traditional French Market "Le Marché" will take place on Friday, December 13th and Saturday, December 14th, 2019, from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM, at Plaza República del Perú (next to MALBA museum) on Av Figueroa Alcorta & Salguero.

For this special Christmas Edition, in addition to the traditional gastronomic specialties from the French cuisine - like Macarons, croissants, éclairs, croque-monsieur, crêpes, raclette, quiches, fresh oysters, among many other delicacies - visitors will have the chance to purchase their gifts from a selection of designers and entrepreneurs, including toys, bijou, knitwear, leather bags, pottery, maps, books, beauty products, and more!

The main producers of organic and healthy food in Argentina will gather once again, this time for a night edition of the traditional Buenos Aires Market, on Saturday, December 14th, 2019, from 5.00 pm to 12.00 am, with free access to the public.

Visitors will have the opportunity to taste free samples and buy natural foods and beverages at promotional prices in an area specially located at Parque Las Heras, on Av. Las Heras & Coronel Díaz, Palermo.

More than 60 gazebos will be installed inside the park, where the participating producers will offer organic and natural products such as Oils; Alcoholic drinks (organic wines, beers); Soft drinks and natural juices; Cereals and seeds; Spices; Nuts; Fruits & Vegetables; Farm produce; Delicatessen; Gourmet food; Flour and derivatives; Mushrooms; Infusions; Vegetables; Dairy; Bakery; Jams; edible Flowers; Pasta; Herbs; Snacks, and more.

More than 10 food trucks will be offering special menus for visitors and healthy food to go or to enjoy right there on the communal tables of this picturesque market.

In case of rain the Fair will be reprogrammed.

Consult on Buenos Aires Market website for any change of schedule.

British Ambassador's Residence

The British Community Council in Argentina (ABCC) presents the annual "Christmas Fair", that will be held on Saturday, November 30th, 2019, in the Gardens of the British Ambassador's Residence in Buenos Aires, with entrance on Newton 2575, Recoleta, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm.

This charity event is a great opportunity to purchase all your Christmas presents at the Artisans' Fair, while spending a nice day with the whole family, enjoying the visit of Santa Claus, Santa's Elves, Carroll Singing, raffles, surprises, and much more. Food and beverages will be available.

ID must be presented at the door for entrance.

To be suspended in case of rain.

For more information, visit the ABCC website.

MATEAR, the only Fair dedicated exclusively to the world of Mate, organized by the National Institute of Yerba Mate (INYM) will take place on Friday, November 29th, Saturday November 30th and Sunday, December 1st of 2019 at La Rural Exhibition Center, from 11 am to 8 pm, with free entrance to the public.

During these three days visitors will have the chance learn and discover everything about Argentina's national infusion with talks, lessons and workshops, and find all the products necessary to prepare a good mate:

Yerba Mate: purchase and taste yerba mate directly from the producers, and even get some brands that cannot be found at the supermarkets; discover the many different uses of Yerba mate in gastronomy and drinks; find promotions and offers.

Accessories: thermos, holders, mate bags, yerba and sugar containers, bombillas and mate gourds made with all kinds of different materials. 

Snacks and cookies: delicious cookies and alfajores to accompany your Mate.

Mate Court: a special place to seat and enjoy some mates with family and friends.

Location: La Rural. Av. Santa Fe & Av. Sarmiento

Free entrance

More information: http://matear.com.ar/

Mid November is definitely the best time of the year in Buenos Aires. It's the time when the Jacaranda trees are in full bloom and the whole city gets painted in lavender blue. 

The first specimen of Jacaranda, a tree original from the North-west of Argentina, was planted in Buenos Aires in 1875 with the inauguration of the 3 de Febrero Park, and since then it has been spread all over the city for its ornamental value in the different plantation programs.

The beautiful Jacaranda trees are in bloom until early December, making this the most beautiful time of the year to visit Buenos Aires and admire this wonderful spectacle of nature. Some of the most beautiful specimens of Jacaranda trees can be admired at Plaza San Martin in Retiro; along Avenida Figueroa Alcorta, Avenida 9 de Julio and Avenida Libertador; near Plaza Francia and the Fine Arts Museum (Recoleta); Plaza Italia; Plaza Alemania; Plaza de Mayo, Plaza Congreso, Palermo Parks, the Rose Garden, and many streets, avenues and parks across the city.

Enjoy the sights!

The most important polo tournament in the world, the Argentine Polo Open Championship (Abierto Argentino de Polo), or simply "El Abierto", will kick off on Saturday, November 16th, 2019, with its thrilling Final to be played on December 14th. This tournament, held every year at the Cathedral of Polo, the Campo Argentino de Polo in Palermo (Av. del Libertador & Dorrego), brings together the best polo players in the world, and it is one of the oldest and most prestigious events in the international polo calendar. It´s also one of the main social events in Buenos Aires, with it's famous "after polo" and musical shows every night.

Tickets are on sale through Allaccess. Tickets may also be available on the same day of each match at the stadium's box office, but the Semifinal and Final dates may get sold out in advance.

Don´t miss the opportunity of attending this world class event. Contact me through this Contact Form to inquire about the special VIP HOSPITALITY PACKAGES; our EXCLUSIVE POLO DAY EXPERIENCE with a specialized guide, or if you need help getting your tickets in advance.

Participating teams:

League A

Free entrance.
The Festival may be suspended in case of rain.

The 21st International Show Jumping Competition CSI2*-W Haras El Capricho will take place between November 15th and November 17th, 2019, at the international level courses of Haras El Capricho, located in the town of Capilla del Señor, 80 km North of Buenos Aires.

This is one of the most important Show Jumping competitions in Latin America, sponsored by the Argentine Equestrian Federation and the International Equestrian Federation (FEI).

As every year, live music shows will be presented at the stage located next to the main jumping course before the main competition. On Saturday 16th at 2:00 pm, a tribute to the the mythical Argentine group "Almendra". And on Sunday 17th, at 2 pm, the presentation of the popular group "Rafaga".

The most important events during the weekend are:

Friday, November 15:

The Festival dedicated to the traditional Argentine gastronomy "Sabores de la Patria" ("The flavors of our homeland"), will be held at Barrancas de Belgrano on Sunday, November 17th, 2019, from 4:00 pm to 12:00 am, offering a great variety of the most representative typical dishes of our country, such as: locro, carbonada, guiso de lentejas, humita al plato, polenta grillada, humita en chala, tamales, pastel de papas, empanadas, & asado, among many other local specialties.

There will also be a market with traditional Argentine products, like yerba mate, dulce de leche, wines, cold cuts, cheese, preserves, spices, honey, alfajores, and much more.

Location: Barrancas de Belgrano (Echeverría & 11 de Septiembre).

Will be suspended in case of rain.

On Sunday, November 17th, 2019, the City of Buenos Aires presents a new edition of The Bookstore Night (La Noche de las Librerías), from 6:00 pm to 1.00 am. This traditional event represents the publishing industry and pays tribute to bookstores and booksellers in Buenos Aires, the city with most bookstores per inhabitant in the world, with free activities in over 50 bookstores, and the traditional festival on Avenida Corrientes.

During the Bookstore Night, the vehicular traffic will be closed and sofas for free use of the public will be installed along Avenida Corrientes from Libertad St up to Junín St, where multiple cultural activities will take place simultaneously in bookstores, bars, theaters and on the streets, including book presentations, workshops, story telling, talks with authors, live music, activities for kids, and more.

Musical shows will be be presented on the main stage located on Avenida Corrientes 2100 (corner Junin).

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The event is totally free of charge. Click here for the complete program (in Spanish only).
In case of rain the event will be reprogrammed.