The Mallorcan municipality of Muro will celebrate from November 5 to 9, 2025 a new edition of the Pumpkin Fair (Fira de la Carabassa), one of the most emblematic autumn events in Mallorca. In its nineteenth edition, the fair will offer a program full of family activities, workshops, live music, gastronomy, and popular culture, consolidating itself as an unmissable event for both residents and visitors.

For five days, the town center will be transformed into a large festive space where the pumpkin will be the star in all its forms: from creative workshops and contests to a complete gastronomic route through local bars, restaurants, and bakeries.

Official program of the xix pumpkin fair – muro 2025

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Wednesday, November 5

5:00 p.m. – Pumpkin decoration workshop
Led by María Ribot.
Limited places.
Registrations: festes@ajmuro.net
Location: Multipurpose Hall (Old Market)

Friday, November 7

7:00 a.m. – Hunting day
Local hunting championship with dogs.
Organized by: La Becada Hunters Association.

9:00 to 11:00 a.m. – Find the pumpkin
Five pumpkins will be hidden around the town of Muro.
Every half hour a clue will be given through the Town Hall’s social media.
Whoever finds it keeps it and wins a prize.
Activity open to all ages.

5:00 p.m. – The tale of Na Carabassina and the magic pumpkin keychain workshop
For children aged 5 to 12.
Location: Multipurpose Hall (Old Market)

6:30 p.m. – Book presentation “Temps i natura a Mallorca. Calendari natural per a gent encuriosida”
Authors: Pere Vicens and Miquel Àngel Dora.
Location: Municipal Library (Old Market)
Organized by: s’Albufera Natural Park and the Department of Environment of Muro Town Hall.

7:30 to 10:00 p.m. – XIX Wine tasting
Music by: FAKE TORTOISE.
Location: Convent Cloister.
With the support of the Small Wineries Association.

Tapas night – Correbars
Enjoy tapas around Muro’s bars before or after visiting the wine fair:
Bar Sami, Bar Olímpic, Piroska, Bar Sa Placeta.

Saturday, November 8

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Water, canals, and wetlands
Guided tour through s’Albufera Natural Park.
Meeting point: Es Forcadet Tower.
Free activity. Limited places.
Information: 609 602 239.
Organized by: s’Albufera Natural Park and the Department of Environment of Muro Town Hall.

11:00 a.m. – Pumpkin lantern workshop
Location: Abeuradors Square.
Organized by: Dimonis de Sa Pedrera.

12:30 p.m. – Balloon burst
Led by the Dimonis de Sa Pedrera.
Location: Square in front of the Town Hall.

3:00 p.m. – Bike trial and mini-motorbike championship
Organized by: Moto Club Muro.
Location: Sports Center.

4:30 p.m. – Pumpkin carrying game
For children and youth up to 14 years old.
Younger participants can join with their parents.
All participants will receive a healthy snack.
Location: Square in front of the Town Hall.

6:00 p.m. – Book presentation “Olvidar el olvido”
Author: Juan Ferrer Amer.
Location: Multipurpose Hall (Old Market).

6:30 p.m. – Embroidery exhibition by Maria Ordinas Trinxetera
Location: Town Hall entrance.

7:00 p.m. – Lantern procession
Route: Bisbe Torrella – Perelló Street – Sa Riba Promenade – Bisbe Massanet – Martorell Street – Comte d’Empúries Square.

7:30 p.m. – Correfoc and children’s troupes gathering
Led by the Dimonis de Sa Pedrera, with the participation of Realment Cremats and Manafoc.
Location: Square in front of the Town Hall.

9:30 p.m. – CarabassaMusic with Romàntic Drum & Sing
Location: Sant Martí Square.

Sunday, November 9

10:30 a.m. – Visit of the authorities to the fair stands
Accompanied by the Xeremiers Es Reguinyol.

11:30 a.m. – Street entertainment
By the Unió Artística Murera Music Band.

11:45 a.m. – “Find the pumpkin” awards ceremony
Location: Square in front of the Town Hall.

12:45 p.m. – XIX Pumpkin contest
Balearic Islands Championship of native pumpkins.
Prizes for the top three in each category and product hampers for all participants.

6:00 p.m. – Popular dance with Revetla d’Algebelí
Location: Square in front of the Town Hall.

Around the Town Hall there will be stands with exhibitions and sales of different types of pumpkins.

Sunday’s parallel activities

  • Sant Martí Square: Taekwondo exhibition.

  • Main Square: Amusements, fair stalls, nougat, and toys.

  • Abeuradors Square, Sant Joan, Sant Martí Square, Bisbe Albertí: Fair stalls.

  • Main Street: Exhibition of traditional tools and carts.

  • Muro Museum: Open day (Ethnological section of the Mallorca Museum).

Gastronomy with a taste of pumpkin

During the fair days, Muro’s bars, restaurants, and bakeries will offer a gastronomic route dedicated to pumpkin, featuring dishes and desserts made with this local product. The offerings include soups, quiches, cod with pumpkin sauce, rice dishes, artisanal desserts, and pumpkin ensaimadas.

With this new edition, the Fira de la Carabassa de Muro once again consolidates itself as one of the most popular and beloved fairs on the island, a celebration that unites tradition, culture, and gastronomy around the pumpkin, the symbol of the Mallorcan autumn.</p