As in most of Spain, Asturias has its fair share of fiestas although nothing like as many as some of the towns and cities further south.  Because Asturias was not occupied by the Moors, the region does not have the same Moors and Christians fiestas held in many other parts of Spain. One of the main fiestas La fiesta de la ascension is held every May  in many towns and villages notably Oviedo where amongst the festivities, you can find bull fights, plays, a cattle competition and stalls selling everything from honey to tortillas.  The locals all dress in regional costumes and medieval musicians parade through the cobbled streets which have been strewn with straw. 

Between the 19th and 21st of September are the fiestas de San Mateo which feature a large parade.

The El Desarme festival on the 19th October is a celebration of the area's gastronomy.  Each year a menu del dia (menu of the day) is chosen which is then served by all the restaurants and street vendors.  This consists of a first course of Fabada, the famous bean stew, followed by tripe.

There are many other small fiestas held in the towns and villages of Asturias celebrating mostly religious events.  Many fiestas seem to be an excuse to let off as many bangers as possible without any particular theme.