In October in Sandoná, Nariño, the patron saint's day of the Virgin of the Rosary (Fiestas Patronales de la Virgen del Rosario) is celebrated, a Marian dedication whose festival is commemorated on the 7th of the month according to the liturgical calendar. Religious activities are the central axis of the celebration. 
 

In August the municipality of Sandoná, about 50 kilometers west of Pasto, celebrates its Summer Festival, one of the most anticipated events in the region's festive calendar.
 
The festivals have a very varied program that pays tribute to different elements of local culture. Contests and sports competitions are a fundamental part of the festivities. 

In June in Ipiales the celebration of Inti Raymi (Fiestas Tradicionales Inti Raymi ) takes place, a centenary festival of Quechua origin that was traditionally held on the occasion of the southern winter solstice, around June 21. Currently, Inti Raymi is carried out mainly as a tourist attraction in different cities in Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia, Argentina and Chile.
 

On June 24 (feast of San Juan Bautista) Pasto, capital of the department of Nariño whose municipal seat bears the name of San Juan de Pasto, celebrates its name day. 

On the occasion of this festival, the "International Trios Competition" has been held since 2012, an event that brings together trio groups from different Latin American countries, becoming a stage for artistic and cultural exchange.
 

At the end of June in the town of Jongovito, south of the urban area of ​​Pasto, the patron saint festivities of San Pedro and San Pablo are celebrated, whose festival is commemorated on the 29th of the month according to the liturgical calendar.
 
This festival is known locally as the "Guaguas de Pan" Festival, the name given to dolls made with wheat flour that are characteristic of the southwestern part of the country. 

Traditionally, during the holidays, wooden structures are installed that are completely covered with “guaguas” and agricultural products. 

Since 2007, the International Festival “Ipiales Cuna de Grandes Tríos” has been held in Ipiales, a municipality located on the border between Colombia and Ecuador, one of the most important string music events in the country. The festival takes place in October, as part of the celebrations for the anniversary of the founding of Ipiales as a municipality.
 

In October of every year since its first edition in 2005, the Pasto International Film Festival (FICPA) is held in the capital of Nariño, one of the main film festivals in the west of the country, which seeks to strengthen the audiovisual culture of the region. serving as a space to disseminate the works of local directors, but also from other places in the country and from other countries.
 

The Fire Carnival (Carnaval del Fuego) is the most important celebration in the municipality of Tumaco, born as a response of community solidarity to the fire that suffered the town's fire station in the 1950s. 

To raise funds for its repair, a bazaar and a beauty pageant were organized, which later became a local tradition that continues to this day, celebrated in the five days leading up to the start of Lent.

In October in Pasto the International Meeting of Andean Flavors takes place: Gastrodiversa (El Encuentro Internacional de Sabores Andinos: Gastrodiversa), a highly relevant gastronomic event that celebrates the richness and diversity of Andean cuisine.
 
Gastrodiversa brings together chefs, producers and food lovers from different countries in the Andean region to share and enjoy a unique culinary experience. Attendees have the opportunity to explore a wide variety of traditional and modern dishes made with ingredients indigenous to the Andes. 

Pasto Jazz Festival is a cultural festival held annually in September in the city of Pasto, Nariño, and which has established itself as one of the most important jazz events in southern Colombia. 

The festival brings together national and international musicians, offering a platform for the dissemination and enjoyment of jazz in its various expressions.
 
During the festival, concerts are held in various venues around the city, from theaters to outdoor spaces, allowing jazz to reach a diverse audience.