The Mayor of Calasparra has presented the full programme of cultural events for the traditional September Feria here in Calasparra .
Here is the programme translated into English for our readers.
SATURDAY AUGUST 24
9.30am OPENING SPEECH FOR THE FIESTAS OF OUR LADY OF HOPE in the Sanctuary Sq. by the local parish priest, Jose Manuel Martinez Rosique followed by a concert by the Association Band of Music
SUNDAY AUGUST 25
12midday ROCIERO MASS WITH FLORAL GIFTS in the Sanctuary Chapel
AUGUST 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29
CINEMA in Cine Rosales: Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Angry Birds
10pm in Cine Rosales
THURSDAY AUGUST 29
10.30 – 12.30pm CHILDREN´S PROGRAMME «LOS TOROS»
Club Taurino
8.30pm OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE ROUTE OF THE ENCIERROS
10.30pm Cuerva at Club Taurino
FRIDAY AUGUST 30
9.30pm OUTLET MARKET held by local shops in the Plaza Emilio Perez Piñero
10pm LAUNCH OF CHARITY CALENDAR in aid of Calasparra Se Mueve Association in Cine Rosales
SATURDAY AUGUST 31
10am to 2pm GRAND MULTI-ADVENTURE WATER PARK
Infront of Plaza Emilio Perez Piñero
7pm CHILDREN´S FANCY DRESS PARADE from near Guardia Civil HQ to central Calasparra
10.30pm CONCERT with Blas Canto and Mabu in Cine Rosales
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 1
8am FISHING COMPETITION at the Argos Reservoir
8.30am ENCIERRO DE VEREDA (Cows and young bulls herded in a horseback procession through Llano de la Traviesa, Los Fontanares and Cabeza Negra to Calasparra)
11am ENCIERRO with young bulls from the Vereda
1pm PRESENTATION OF TAUREAN EXHIBITION in the Casa de la Cultura Exhibition
9.30pm CHILDREN´S MUSICAL: The Lady and the Tramp, in Cine Rosales
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2
10am CHILDREN´S ENCIERRO
11am CHIQUIENCIERRO with inflatable bulls for the little ones
12 midday FIREWORK LAUNCH from the balcony of the Town Hall to mark the opening of the Feria
12.30pm LIVE RADIO Onda Cero
9.30pm OPENING SPEECH (Bull Fighting Fiesta)
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 3
10am ENCIERRO (BULL RUN) through central town.
Traditionally the bulls are let loose in the Bull Ring after the run.
12 midday LIVE RADIO Cadena Ser
1pm TAUREAN APERITIVES in the Casa de la Cultura
6.45pm BULL FIGHT followed by a discussion with the protagonists
9.30pm PARADE OF FOLKLORE GROUPS
10pm XX11 INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL with groups from the Ukraine and Panama plus Calasparra
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 4
Children´s Day at the Feria with Fairground rides 2×1
10am ENCIERRO (BULL RUN) through central town.
Traditionally the bulls are let loose in the Bull Ring after the run
1pm TAUREAN APERITIVES in the Casa de la Cultura
6.45pm BULL FIGHT followed by a discussion with the protagonists
10pm CONCERT BY YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF NE MURCIA in Cine Rosales
THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5
10am ENCIERRO (BULL RUN) through central town.
Traditionally the bulls are let loose in the Bull Ring after the run
12 midday LIVE RADIO COPE
1pm TAUREAN APERITIVES in the Casa de la Cultura
6.45pm BULL FIGHT followed by a discussion with the protagonists
10.30pm HUMOUR: MONOLOGUES by Manu Sanchez in Cine Rosales
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 6
10am ENCIERRO (BULL RUN) through central town.
Traditionally the bulls are let loose in the Bull Ring after the run
1pm TAUREAN APERITIVES in the Casa de la Cultura
6.45pm BULL FIGHT followed by a discussion with the protagonists
10.30pm IV SUMMER FESTIVAL Cine Rosales Entrance 6€
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 7
Day of Pilgrimage to the Sanctuary Celebrations
10am ENCIERRO (BULL RUN) through central town.
Traditionally the bulls are let loose in the Bull Ring after the run
11am ESPIGA DEL ORO TOREA DE SALON COMPETITION
(Bull fighting moves in the saloon)
12.30 Tauream Aperitives
6.45pm BULL FIGHT followed by a discussion with the protagonists
8pm PILGRIM´S MASS in the Sanctuary Chapel
11pm CONCERT: River of Musicians with Los Supersingles in the Sanctuary Sq
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8
10am ENCIERRO (BULL RUN) through central town.
Traditionally the bulls are let loose in the Bull Ring after the run
12midday MASS in the Sanctuary Chapel
1pm Taurean Aperitives
6.45pm BULL FIGHT followed by a discussion with the protagonists
10.30pm CONCERT WITH THE DUO DINAMICO in Cine Rosales
