If you are in Chiriqui, you should check out the David International Fair 2017! It runs from March 16th through 26th this year.
You can get a preview of the Fair by clicking on any of images below to start a slideshow. Then scroll down to read about the fair.
Girls chat while waiting their turn to dance
You can buy a goldfish to take home with you
Horses are a big part of the David Fair
I am not sure if this was a competition or a an auction – both happen at the Fair
Waiting to get on stage for thier dance
You can buy all sorts of crafts at the Fair
An example of the crafts
These hair adornments are called tembleque and are an important part of the Pollera (traditional dress)
A wide variety of plants are both displayed and sold at the fair
There are a lot of rides at the fair. They don’t start til early evening.
This is one of the animals at the little zoo at the fair.
Entrance to the zoo. Costs about 50 cents to enter
Girls chat while waiting their turn to dance
You can buy a goldfish to take home with you
Horses are a big part of the David Fair
I am not sure if this was a competition or a an auction – both happen at the Fair
Waiting to get on stage for thier dance
An example of the crafts
These hair adornments are called tembleque and are an important part of the Pollera (traditional dress)
A wide variety of plants are both displayed and sold at the fair
There are a lot of rides at the fair. They don’t start til early evening.
This is one of the animals at the little zoo at the fair.
Entrance to the zoo. Costs about 50 cents to enter
The weekends will be especially crowded. More than 300K visitors are expected this year. The David Fair has all sorts of things: horses, cows, car and tractor dealerships, plants, traditional dancing, and much more.
Handicrafts, Art, Furniture
If you are looking to buy some handicrafts, paintings, furniture, or hammocks is it worth your time to check out the stalls. There are both outdoor and indoor stands of a wide variety of merchandise.
Gardening
If you are a gardener, make sure you check out the area of the fair where they sell plants. There is an enormous variety of plants for sale. You may want to go during the day, when it is less crowded.
Admission
I believe admission still only costs $2 , $1 if you are retired. Admission is free if you are under 8 years old. If you want to see the “zoo”, it is an extra 50 cents, which you pay at the zoo entrance.
I have written about the David Fair a few times in the past. If you are interested, here the links to those posts.