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July 17 – August 7 · Historic Center of Oaxaca
The Feria Internacional del Mezcal (FAIM) is Mexico's most important mezcal event. For three weeks, Oaxaca's historic center becomes the world capital of agave — with artisanal producers from across Mexico, rare mezcal tastings, workshops on the production process, and a celebration of one of the world's most complex and culturally rich spirits.
July 2026 concentrates two of Oaxaca's biggest events: the Guelaguetza (July 20 & 27) and the Mezcal Fair (July 17 – Aug 7). If you visit Oaxaca in July, you get both festivals in the same week.
Guelaguetza guide →Our editorial guides cover the world of Oaxacan mezcal: artisanal palenques, the best mezcalerías in the historic center, and how to taste mezcal like a local.
Read our guides →Frequently asked questions about Mexico's most important mezcal festival.
The Feria Internacional del Mezcal (FAIM) 2026 runs from July 17 to August 7 in Oaxaca de Juárez. It overlaps with the Guelaguetza (July 20 & 27), making Oaxaca the most culturally active destination in Mexico during those weeks.
General admission to the fair is typically free. Special guided tastings, workshops and evening events may have a cost. Producers offer tastings by the glass at their stands. Bringing cash is recommended to make the most of artisanal mezcal producers who may not accept cards.
Dozens of artisanal producers from Oaxaca and other mezcal-producing states (Guerrero, Durango, San Luis Potosí). Guided tastings, agave pairing workshops, talks about the culture of agave, live music, and of course many opportunities to taste unique mezcals you can't find anywhere else.
Mezcal is the parent category: it can be made from 30+ agave varieties, while tequila uses only blue agave. Oaxacan mezcal is mostly artisanal or ancestral — made with traditional methods (earth-pit roasting, tahona grinding). Tequila is primarily industrial. Oaxaca produces about 80% of Mexico's mezcal.
Absolutely — the fair season is the best time for palenque tours in the Central Valleys and Sierra Sur. You can see the complete production process and talk directly with maestros mezcaleros. Many tour agencies in the historic center offer daily palenque tours, often combined with other cultural stops.
Traditionally in and around the Ethnobotanical Garden in the historic center. The exact venue may vary by year — check the official FAIM social media or this page for confirmed 2026 location.