# Petronio Álvarez festival vendors to sell at Bogotá Home Fair after earthquake cancellation

Cali will send 120 Petronio Álvarez festival vendors to sell at Bogotá's Home Fair in September 2026.

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Julián Arteaga, secretary of Culture of Cali, said on 2026-09-01 that 120 traditional bearers ('portadores de tradición') will participate in the Feria del Hogar de Bogotá in two groups, from September 2-11 and September 11-21, 2026. [^1]

The Petronio Álvarez Pacific Music Festival was canceled after an earthquake struck Cali and the Valle del Cauca on 2026-08-10. [^2]

The 2026 Bogotá Home Fair opens on September 3rd at Corferias and runs until September 20th. [^3]

The Cali District Administration reiterated that it is preparing a special commemoration of the Petronio Álvarez festival during Heritage Week to allow citizens to reunite around Pacific music, knowledge, and expressions. [^4]

The participation of the 120 traditional bearers is coordinated by the Cali mayor's office (Alcaldía de Cali), the Bogotá mayor's office (Alcaldía de Bogotá), the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce (Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá), and Corferias, the exhibition center operator. [^5]

Free late-night entry sessions will be held on September 4th and September 18th between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. [^6]

The event will feature more than 1,000 exhibitors and expects to receive over 100,000 visitors. [^7]

The top shopper during the late-night session on September 4th will win a trip to Cartagena for two people. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Julián Arteaga, secretary of Culture of Cali, said on 2026-09-01 that 120 traditional bearers ('portadores de tradición') will participate in the Feria del Hogar de Bogotá in two groups, from September 2-11 and September 11-21, 2026. (El Tiempo, News)
2. The Petronio Álvarez Pacific Music Festival was canceled after an earthquake struck Cali and the Valle del Cauca on 2026-08-10. (El Tiempo, News)
3. The 2026 Bogotá Home Fair opens on September 3rd at Corferias and runs until September 20th. (Portafolio, News)
4. The Cali District Administration reiterated that it is preparing a special commemoration of the Petronio Álvarez festival during Heritage Week to allow citizens to reunite around Pacific music, knowledge, and expressions. (El Tiempo, News)
5. The participation of the 120 traditional bearers is coordinated by the Cali mayor's office (Alcaldía de Cali), the Bogotá mayor's office (Alcaldía de Bogotá), the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce (Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá), and Corferias, the exhibition center operator. (El Tiempo, News)
6. Free late-night entry sessions will be held on September 4th and September 18th between 4:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. (Portafolio, News)
7. The event will feature more than 1,000 exhibitors and expects to receive over 100,000 visitors. (Portafolio, News)
8. The top shopper during the late-night session on September 4th will win a trip to Cartagena for two people. (Portafolio, News)

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