Looks like the summer has finally arrived and we are heading for the fiesta season, starting with the traditional fiestas of Valentin from next Friday with a mythical rock concert. See below for full details of the programme translated into English for our non-bilingual readers.
FRIDAY JUNE 22
10pm Cuervarrok 2018
Pista Polidepartivo (Multi Sports Ground) Valentin
SATURDAY JUNE 23
8pm Floral donations: Exhibition of the life of John the Baptist through art
11pm Opening Speech of the fiestas
11.30pm String of fireworks
12 midnight Traditional Migas Competition
1.30am Concert “Los Movida” (pop rock)
SUNDAY JUNE 24
6.30am “Diana” early morning call. Band music in the streets
Breakfast at the gate of the town
“Almuerzo” (snacks) in the Plaza del Pueblo
12midday Mass
6.30pm 1st liberation of young bulls
10.30pm Religious procession
12 midnight Variety Show with comedians and vocalists
MONDAY JUNE 25
1pm Cerveza in the “carpa” (main tent/marquee/awning)
2pm Grand paella
3.30p’m Concert “Filui and Cia”
6.30pm 2nd liberation of young bulls
10.30pm 10th Anniversary “Searching for a Star” (local talent competition)
TUESDAY JUNE 26
8am Bull run from the country to the town of Valentin
1pm Cerveza in the Carpa
2pm Lunch in the Carpa: Rabbit and chicken in garlic sauce with potatoes
2.30pm Concert: “La Espartera” (rumba)
6.30pm 3rd liberation of young bulls
11pm Concert: Sharabia (Tribute to Medina Azahara)
WEDNESDAY JUNE 27
10am Bull run
12 midday Mass
1pm Cerveza in the Carpa
2pm Lunch: Parrilada for everyone
4pm Concert: Arrumbadas
8pm Procession of floats
12.30am Concert: Cadencia Valiente
THURSDAY JUNE 28
11am Aquatic inflatables for children
1pm Cerveza and cheese tasting (Tio Reste)
12.30pm Bull run
8.30pm Children´s tea with pizza and soft drinks
Inflatables and human “futbolin”
10.30pm Children´s Show: Los Gummys
FRIDAY JUNE 29
11am Meeting of motorcyclists in the Plaza de Pueblo
1pm Cerveza in the Carpa
2pm Lunch (advance bookings only)
3.30pm Concert: Nena Rose (pop rock 80´s and 90´s)
7.30pm Liberation of bulls
11pm Trophy presentation
12midnight End of Fiestas Concert: 500 nights
Tribute to Joaquin Sabina and Fireworks
