Fiesta de la Patria Gaucha

Festival of the Gaucho Homeland
Fiesta de la Patria Gaucha
Traditional parade
GenreRodeo, fair and cultural heritage festival
Dates9 days in March
2026: March 7–15
LocationsTacuarembó, Uruguay
Founded1986 (1986)
Websitewww.patriagaucha.com.uy

The Festival of the Gaucho Homeland (Spanish: Fiesta de la Patria Gaucha) is an annual festival held in early March in Tacuarembó, Uruguay. The nine-day event celebrates the traditions, customs, and cultural expressions of the Gaucho heritage, regarded as a national symbol in Uruguay. Featuring rodeos and equestrian parades, stage performances, diverse musical concerts, and demonstrations of traditional gaucho life, the event is a significant celebration reflecting the country’s identity.