festivals and traditions of Villafranca de Córdoba

Romería de San Isidro Labrador (Pilgrimage of Saint Isidore the Laborer)

Saint Isidore the Laborer has been venerated in Villafranca de Córdoba for centuries, with his image kept in the parish church and a pilgrimage tradition celebrated every May 15th at La Huertezuela estate. This festivity includes a procession, mass, and blessing of the fields, along with the participation of decorated floats and pilgrims.

Since 1969, the celebration has expanded to include a fair, and in 1982 the Huevada was introduced, turning the eve into a major festivity as well. The Brotherhood of Saint Isidore the Laborer, founded in 1998, organizes these events, keeping the tradition and popular devotion alive.