The town of Blimea hosts the only gastronomic event dedicated to peppers in Asturias, the Fiesta de los Pimientos Rellenos (Stuffed Peppers Festival ), which has a long tradition and is over forty years old.

This festival is linked to the traditional culture of the mining area, which cultivates the culinary art and combines it with the exaltation of friendship around the table.

In addition to the gastronomic events, which are the essence of the festival, there is an extensive program of cultural events. The celebration lasts several days, during which the Pregón de los Pimientos Rellenos (Stuffed Peppers Proclamation) is presented with the awarding of the Pimiento de Oro (Golden Pepper).

In addition, there will also be children’s workshops, bagpipes, concerts, a vermouth session, a pepper competition, a Christmas market, theatre…

This event has been declared a Festival of Tourist Interest of the Principality of Asturias .