The origins of this celebration can be traced back to the Seville Feria of 1846-1847, when a Catalan and a Basque entrepreneur created a new livestock and agricultural fair that gave rise to the current Seville April Feria. Associations of internal migrants arrived in Barcelona from Andalusia, their migration motivated by the many job opportunities in Barcelona. The descendants of these migrants have carried on the tradition of celebrating the Feria d'Avril in Barcelona every year.
The Feria originally consisted of just four casetas. Over time, new activities were added, such as bullfights, music and dance performances, and the creation of human towers. The Federation of Andalusian Cultural Entities of Catalonia organises the event every year.
The fair is divided into two parts: the casetas and the attractions. In the casetas, people come together to celebrate the traditions and popular culture of Andalusia through dance and song. The attractions area is dedicated to families, especially children and youth groups.