The Ayuntamiento de Ávila on Sunday, 6 September 2026, presented awards to the winners of the Concurso de Atavíos and the Concurso de Escaparates as part of the 29th Jornadas Medievales were presented with awards. According to the city, more than fifty individuals, groups and shops took part in total. The competitions recognised historically inspired garments and personal costumes on the one hand, and the design of shop windows and façades in the old town on the other. The city did not publish the winners’ names or details of the prizes in its initial announcements.
This year, the Jornadas Medievales were held under the theme El mercado de las tres culturas and ran from 3 to 6 September. The city describes the event as a Fiesta de Interés Turístico Nacional . According to official figures, the programme included more than 150 activities; over 300 market stalls were spread across squares and sections along the medieval city walls of Ávila. With safety and visitor flows in mind, the city administration had previously brought traffic regulations into force and decorated the market area.
Alongside the event, the Palacio de Superunda and the Palacio de Verdugo opened with exhibitions of atavíos and photographs. These displays framed the competition entries and were highlighted at the awards ceremony. Particularly large crowds were drawn by the Gran Desfile de las Tres Culturas on 5 September, traditionally regarded as one of the highlights of the festival weekend.
According to the organisers, the competitions are intended to showcase local workshops, dressmakers and traders, while also strengthening the old town’s tourist appeal. This aim aligns with the broader profile of the Jornadas Medievales, which bring together historical pageantry, crafts and street spectacle as a city festival. No details about the jury’s composition or rankings were available on Sunday.
The announcement of the competition results brought the programme of the 29th edition to a close. For future editions, the Ayuntamiento de Ávila has said it plans to retain established features such as themed processions, craft markets and exhibitions, and to further encourage participation by residents and businesses.
Editor: Mira Cadena (Article created with AI assistance).