Overview

• Mayor Alfonso Martínez said the fair has consolidated among Mexico’s most important book events, citing momentum at the closing ceremony.
• Organizers credited the public, open format in Plaza de Armas for packed forums and steady foot traffic throughout the program.
• Portugal participated as guest country with cultural activities at a dedicated stand, and author Patricia Portela took part on closing day.
• Headline sessions filled venues, including a Ballet Folklórico performance, a Jazztival concert, and a talk by Juan Miguel Zunzunegui that drew more than 600 attendees.
• In a parallel development, Celaya wrapped its first FilCel as a cultural initiative for social recovery, drawing national and international publishers and authors.