10 - 12 OCT
International Paste Festival
Real del Monte, Hidalgo
Gastronomic festival celebrating the English mining heritage through the traditional 'paste', featuring tastings and cultural events.
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Important:Dates and programs can change. Verify on the official town site before traveling.
Hotels
ToursHistory and Origin
The 'paste' (Cornish pasty) arrived in Real del Monte in the 19th century along with miners from Cornwall, England. Over time, this food became Mexicanized with ingredients like chili and mole, and this festival has been held since 2009 to honor that heritage.
WHAT YOU WILL FIND
Preparation and tasting of the world's largest paste
Historical tours of the English Cemetery
Celtic music and traditional British and Mexican dances
Exhibition of traditional paste making