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There are foods that are simply part of a meal, and then there are foods that seem to carry an entire landscape with them. The 100% Iberian acorn-fed ham of Los Pedroches is one of those products. Its story begins long before a thin slice reaches a plate. It begins in the oak-filled dehesa of northern Córdoba, with Iberian pigs roaming through the countryside, farmers caring for their animals and producers following a process that depends heavily on patience. That story will take center stage once again when Villanueva de Córdoba hosts the 26th Los Pedroches 100% Iberian Acorn-Fed Ham DOP Festival from November 5 to 8, 2026. This year's event promises more space, more activities and a stronger connection between gastronomy, tourism and the countryside. The program will include a large public tasting area, the return of the Ham Tunnel, cooking demonstrations, guided tastings, professional competitions and experiences designed to help visitors understand where this famous Spanish pro...