About Feria de la Barbacoa
The Barbecue Fair, also called the Actopan Fair, is a gastronomic, social, and cultural event held in Actopan, Hidalgo, Mexico. It commemorates the founding of the city and the Barbecue Contest, celebrated annually with the main day on July 8. It is considered one of the most important fairs in the state of Hidalgo.
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