Albacete, October 7, 2026 – Pedro Antonio Ruiz Santos, the delegate of the Junta de Comunidades de Castilla-La Mancha in Albacete, traveled to Toledo to meet with Albacete artisans showcasing their work at FARCAMA, the most important craft fair in the region. Accompanied by provincial tourism deputy Raquel Ruiz, Ruiz Santos had the opportunity to greet each of the fourteen Albacete artisans exhibiting their products at the fair, which features direct sales stands.
He praised the professionalism and quality of this group, which ranks as the second most represented at FARCAMA, following Toledo, and noted that this year includes three new participants. The Albacete artisans present at the 2026 edition include:
- Ana Úbeda (glass)
- Cuchillería Fernández
- Piedras de Luz Artesanía
- Khalendula Cosmética
- Jukavir Cuero
- Cuchillería Celaya
- Capítulo Nueve
- Crisol
- Ídaro Cosmética Natural
- Cuchillería Sotoca (absent today)
- Artextilsusy
- Cebrián Artesanos
- De uno en uno
- Javi Artesanía Creativa
In total, there are 14 proposals, alongside the traditional presence of Miguelitos de La Roda in the dining area.
Additionally, in the 'Farcama Decor' section, the provincial representation includes Luis Machí with two glass appliques, Ohyoko ceramics with an author vase, and Pedro Marín with a ceiling lamp, showcasing how craftsmanship integrates into decoration and design.
Educational Workshops for Local Schools
To promote craftsmanship within the educational community and enhance its appreciation as a cultural legacy, the fair has organized workshops in collaboration with provincial education delegations. In Albacete, 21 workshops (three more than the previous edition) were conducted by Luis Cebrián and Ana Úbeda. These activities reached four Early Childhood and Primary Education centers (Chinchilla, Tarazona, La Gineta, and Munera) and one Secondary Education Institute (Amparo Sanz – Albacete), involving a total of 270 students.
It is noteworthy that FARCAMA will present its awards on October 9, with significant representation from Albacete. The fair will continue until Monday, October 12, offering visitors exhibition and sales areas, craft workshops, leisure and dining spaces, as well as presentations, raffles, and concerts.
