FRIDAY AUGUST 30
8pm
Canoe Competition in the Municipal Swimming Pool organised by the Municipal Canoe Club
From 9pm
Presentation of posters and bull fighting exhibition in the Casa de la Cultura. Exhibition runs from August 31 to September 8.
The presentation of the VII edition of the bullfighting magazine, “LA FIESTA, AÑO 2013” and a photographic bull fighting exhibition by José Manuel García Torrente “Raspa,”entitled “Details in Calasparra,” which will run from August 31 to September 8 in the Casa de la Cultura.
The winning poster advertising the XXIV fiestas by Joaquín Alcázar Díaz will also be presented and a bull fighting exhibition by Juan Corbalán López.
10pm
VII Edition of the bargains market, La Zaranda, in the Gran Via.
SATURDAY AUGUST 31
10am
X Murcian Slalom Cup on the Isla Tio Juan Vacas (near the Canoe Club) organised by the Municipal Canoe Club
11am
Grand Children´s Park “Novedades 2013”.
With games, inflatables and handicraft stalls
Opening hours: 10.30am to 1.30pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Gran Via/Plaza Emilio Pérez Piñero/Calle Herradero
8pm
Music for the the family
A musical show presented by Cantajuego in Cine Rosales.
10.30pm
The Night of the Canoe in the 5 sentidos sala in the Recinta Ferial in honour of local champion caneoist, Juan Martinez.
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1
8am
Fishing Competition “Especial Feria y Fiestas de Calasparra” in the Argos reservoir
10am
BULL RUNNING FOR THE LITTLE ONES
Plaza de la Constitución, C/ Mayor, C/ Lavador, C/ Ordóñez, Plaza de Toros
Followed by baby bulls in the bull ring.
10.45am
EL CHIKIENCIERRO, “Bull running with carts for the very little ones in the bull ring.
11.00 am
VIII Edition of the National Dog Show in the Sports Centre, Calasparra.
11.15am
The Day of the Canoe (for 10€, T shirt, descent of the river, and paella) on the Isla Tio Juan Vacas organised by the Municipal Canoe Club.
11.45am
Official rocket from balcony of the Town Hall marks the beginning of the fiestas 2013.
12.30pm
Opening Speech for the Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary by Rev. D. Julián Marín Torrecilla, Parish priest and chaplin to the Sanctuary. Sanctuary Chapel.
1pm
Mass with the Coro Rociero in the Sanctuary Chapel.
7.45pm
Fantasy Procession by the group “Caja de Música” with the children of Calasparra in fancy dress as well known cartoon characters. Accompanied by the OAPs Club and the music group Rondallo in traditional costume.
From La Alegria to the Gran Via.
10pm
Flamenco Night with Maria Carrasco in Cine Rosales
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2
10am
Bulls loose in the bull ring
12.30pm
Live radio broadcast “Noroeste en la Onda” with Onda Cero Noroeste (91,5FM), directed by Julio Antonio Díaz, in the Plaza de la Corredera.
8.45pm
Opening Speech for the Fiestas 2013 with Eloisa Cabrera Carmona, Mayoress of Roquetas de Mar (Almería). During the event there will be a Flamenco recital.
Municipal Auditorium.
9.30pm
Procession by International Folklore Groups from Recinto Ferial
10pm
XVI Edition of the International Folklore Festival “Villa de Calasparra” with
Rondalla of the OAPs Club, Calasparra.
Grupo Estatal de Folklore “GURAJAIN” from Georgia.
Ballet Tierra Adentro from Uruguay
Entrance free to capacity
Cine Rosales
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3
10am
Bull running
Plaza de la Constitución, C/ Mayor, C/ Lavador, C/ Ordóñez, Plaza de Toros followed by bulls loose in the bull ring. Tickets from the bull ring box office.
1pm
Taurean cocktails and bull fighting chat with the stars of the evening in the Casa de la Cultura.
6.30pm
Bull Fight in the bull ring followed by an informal gathering organised by the Club Taurino in the Casa de la Cultura.
10pm
The Great Night of the Bolero with the Parrandboleros in Cine Rosales. Entrance free to capacity.
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4
Childrens Day when all fairground attractions will be two for the price of one in the Recinta Ferial.
10am
Bull running
Plaza de la Constitución, C/ Mayor, C/ Lavador, C/ Ordóñez, Plaza de Toros followed by bulls loose in the bull ring. Tickets from the bull ring box office.
1pm
Taurean cocktails and bull fighting chat with the stars of the evening in the Casa de la Cultura.
6.30pm
Bull Fight in the bull ring followed by an informal gathering organised by the Club Taurino in the Casa de la Cultura.
11pm
Night of Rock and Roll with:
Antonio Cassinello Rock and Roll Trío
La M.O.D.A.
Help Me Devil
Cine Rosales
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5
10am
Bull running
Plaza de la Constitución, C/ Mayor, C/ Lavador, C/ Ordóñez, Plaza de Toros followed by bulls loose in the bull ring. Tickets from the bull ring box office.
1pm
Taurean cocktails and bull fighting chat with the stars of the evening in the Casa de la Cultura.
6.30pm
Bull Fight in the bull ring followed by an informal gathering organised by the Club Taurino in the Casa de la Cultura.
10pm
Fiesta Concert 2013” with the Association Band of Music of Calasparra with pasadobles in the Plaza de la Corredera
11pm
A Night of Memories with a tribute to the group Mecano. Live Music with 004 blues, rock and jazz fusion in Cine Rosales.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6
10am
Bull running
Plaza de la Constitución, C/ Mayor, C/ Lavador, C/ Ordóñez, Plaza de Toros followed by bulls loose in the bull ring. Tickets from the bull ring box office.
1pm
Taurean cocktails and bull fighting chat with the stars of the evening in the Casa de la Cultura.
6.30pm
Bull Fight in the bull ring followed by an informal gathering organised by the Club Taurino in the Casa de la Cultura.
11pm
Festival of Electronic Music with TOMORROWTRIBUTE 2013 in Cine Rosales
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7
Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Hope
10am
Bull running
Plaza de la Constitución, C/ Mayor, C/ Lavador, C/ Ordóñez, Plaza de Toros followed by bulls loose in the bull ring. Tickets from the bull ring box office.
1pm
Taurean cocktails and bull fighting chat with the stars of the evening in the Casa de la Cultura.
6.30pm
Bull Fight in the bull ring followed by an informal gathering organised by the Club Taurino in the Casa de la Cultura.
8pm
Open Air Mass in the main Sanctuary Square with the Rondalla music group
6.45pm
Torchlight procesión at the end of the mass
10pm
Grand Festival “A River of Music”, in the Sanctuary grounds with:
INSOMNIA.
ERRECINCO.
SILVIA ALCAZAR.
Fiesta with CADENA ENERGIA
11pm
Pilgrims Mass in the Sanctuary Chapel
1am
Grand Fireworks Display at the Sanctuary
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8
The main fiesta for the Patron of Calasparra, Our Lady of Hope
10am
Bull Running from the Plaza de la Constitución, C/ Mayor, C/ Lavador, C/ Ordóñez, Plaza de Toros followed by bulls loose in the bull ring.
12midday
Extraordinary concert by the Band of Music in the main square at the Sanctuary
1pm
Mass with the Benedictus Choir in the Sanctuary chapel.
There will be a bus service for the events on September 8 leaving from Bar Pepon at 10am and returning after the mass.
1pm
Taurean cocktails and bull fighting chat with the stars of the evening in the Casa de la Cultura.
6.30pm
Bull Fight in the bull ring followed by an informal gathering organised by the Club Taurino in the Casa de la Cultura.
11pm
Concert with MELENDI in the Caverina Football Ground
(Throughout the fiestas there will be a window dressing competition for all the shops and businesses in Calasparra running from August 30 to September 10.)
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 14
5.30pm
Calasparra FC Veterans Football Match against A.D. Almeria in the Caverina.
There will be special homage for those associated with football over the years in Calasparra and the veterans will play a 10 minute game against 100 children aged between 6 and 10 years old.
There is a PDF copy of this programme below which may be printed off for reference:
CLICK HERE
Enjoy the Fiestas 2013!!
