Estepona Town Hall informs that next Tuesday, July 2, will see the start of the Estepona Fair and Fiestas Mayores, which will run until Sunday, July 7, with TV presenter Carlos Sobera as this year’s town crier.
Over the past few days, Town Hall employees have been working to adapt the Parque Ferial and install the illuminated walkway that will welcome visitors. The work will continue with the installation of the merry-go-rounds and the preparation of the Caseta Municipal, where the free concerts will take place.
To herald the start of the fair, the “Bloco Eleguá” Batucada, recent winners of the PERCUmon 2024 International Batucada Festival, will perform a parade through the city center on Tuesday evening, followed by the reading of the opening speech by Bilbao actor and broadcaster Carlos Sobera. The event will take place at 9:30 p.m. on Avenida de España, and will be followed by the reading of the proclamation by Bilbao actor and broadcaster Carlos Sobera.
As for the entertainment program, the municipal stand will host free concerts during the fair days by artists of different musical styles, such as King Africa, David Barrull, José Ortiz, Miguel Campello, Merche and Las Hermanas Rodes.
A new feature: people who are extremely sensitive to loud sounds will be able to purchase hearing protection at the civil protection stand at the entrance to the exhibition center. This will reduce the effects of auditory exposure during the fair.
Wednesday of the fair will be devoted to the little ones, who can enjoy a children’s party at 7 p.m. with “Los Narizotas” by the M. Pollo circus, at the municipal stand. Attractions will also benefit from a 50% discount.
On Thursday, July 4, the senior citizens’ party will be held at the Caseta Municipal, featuring a show by José Ortiz, a contestant in the “Se llama Copla” TV competition.
This year, from Thursday to Saturday, a free horse-drawn carriage ride will be offered every afternoon, with a stop at the Caseta Municipal.
On the other hand, from Friday to Sunday, between 12 and 8 pm, the horse walk will be open to all riders, who are advised to dress in Andalusian style and decorate their horses.
The VIIth Concurso de Enjaezado a la Andaluza will be held on Sunday July 7 for equestrian enthusiasts. It will take place on the fair’s Paseo de Caballos, and prizes will be awarded to the best-dressed horses and riders in each category: rider, young rider, veteran rider, couple and amazon.
Finally, on Sunday, the Plaza de Toros will host the traditional bullfight of the fair, which this year, as usual, will feature an exceptional line-up. Six bulls from prestigious breeders Hermanos García Jiménez and Olga Jiménez will be fought by the biggest bullfighting stars to have passed through Seville’s Puerta del Príncipe: Morante, Castella and Roca Rey.
Estepona Fair and Festivities 2024 programme
Tuesday, July 2nd
– 8:00 pm: A parade of giants and bigheads through the city center, accompanied by the Batucada “Bloco Eleguá”, winner of PERCUmon 2024, will herald the start of the Estepona Fair and Fiestas Mayores, starting at the Victor de Serna school.
– 9:30 pm: Carlos Sobera reads the Fair’s opening speech on Avenida de España, at Avenida Juan Carlos I. The event will be hosted by flamenco singer Esperanza Soria.
– 10:30 pm: Fireworks display on La Rada beach.
– 11:00 pm: Inauguration and lighting of the Real de la Feria by the authorities, accompanied by the Estepona Municipal Band.
– 00:00 hours: Metrópolis orchestra show at the Caseta Municipal.
Wednesday, July 3
– 3:00 pm: Fried egg day (free with a drink) at the municipal stand.
– 3:00 pm: Gloria Bendita show. Municipal stand.
– 6 pm to 8 pm: Happy Hour at Caseta Municipal.
– 7:00 pm: Children’s party “Los Narizotas” by the M. Pollo circus. Municipal stand.
– 9:00 pm: Performance by Lourdes Barrientos and the Dance Academy of Lourdes Bazán, director of EFA’s Andalusian headquarters. Municipal stand.
– 10:00 pm: Performance by the Metrópolis orchestra. Municipal halls.
– 00:00: King Africa show. Municipal hall.
– 01:30: Performance by the Metrópolis orchestra. Municipal stand.
Thursday, July 4
– 3:00 pm: Gloria Bendita show. Municipal stand.
– 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: “Free horse-drawn carriage ride”, stopping in front of the Caseta Municipal.
– 6pm to 8pm: Happy Hour. Municipal stand.
– 19:00: “Merienda de Mayores”, with the collaboration of Obrador-Pastelería Los Remedios. Municipal stand.
– 19:00 hours. Performance by the Mónica Peña Academy. Municipal stand.
– 20:00. Show by José Ortiz Se llama Copla. Municipal stand.
– 22:00: Concert by the Metrópolis orchestra. Municipal stand.
– 00:00: David Barrull show. Municipal stands.
– 01:30: Concert by the Metrópolis orchestra. Municipal hut.
Friday, July 5
– 12:00 to 20:00: Horse parade in the fairground (access and exit for riders, north zone). To enhance the fair and the Fiestas Mayores, it’s advisable to dress in Andalusian costume and a decorated horse.
– 15:00: Musical performance by Gloria Bendita. Municipal stand.
– 17:00: Show by Antonio Baraka and Ana Soto. Municipal stand.
– 6pm to 8pm: Happy Hour. Municipal stand.
– 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Free horse-drawn carriage ride, stopping in front of the Caseta Municipal.
– 9pm: Show by José & Cía.
– 10:00 pm: Performance by the Metrópolis orchestra. Municipal stand.
– 00 h. Show by Miguel Campello. Municipal stand.
– 01:30: Performance by the Metrópolis orchestra. Municipal hut.
Saturday, July 6th
– 12:00 to 20:00: Horse parade on the fairgrounds.
– 3:00 pm: Gloria Bendita show. Municipal stand.
– 5:00 pm: Performance by Antonio Baraka and Ana Soto. Municipal stands.
– 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Free horse-drawn carriage ride, with a stop in front of the municipal stand.
– 9:00 pm: Ana Cabello show at the Caseta Municipal.
– 22:00: Performance by the Metrópolis orchestra. Municipal hall.
– 00:00: Merche show at the Caseta Municipal.
– 01:30: Show by Las Hermanas Rodes. Municipal stand.
– 02.30 h. Performance by the Metrópolis Orchestra. Municipal stands.
Sunday, July 7th
– 12:00 to 20:00: horse parade on the fairgrounds.
– 1:00 pm: 7th Andalusian driving competition on the Paseo de Caballos. Prizes of €250 and a trophy, €200 and a trophy, €150 and a trophy, €100 and €50 will be awarded to the five best-dressed horses and riders in each category: Rider, Young Rider, Veteran, Couple and Amazon (prize-giving ceremony at 2pm). In collaboration with the Estepona Horse Friends Association.
– 2:00 pm: Ana Guerrero’s “Sólo Flamenco” Academy show. Municipal hut.
– 3:00 pm: Paella Day (free with a drink). Municipal stand.
– 3:00 pm: Gloria Bendita show. Municipal stand.
– 5:00 pm: Performance by the Department of Culture’s ballroom, cabaret and oriental dance group, led by Mariví Rodríguez, and the modern, contemporary and flamenco dance group, with Claudia Ramírez “La Marivilla”. Municipal halls.
– 18:00: Flamenco and modern dance show by “El Taller del Arte”, directed by José Franco and Inmaculada Carmona. Municipal stands.
– 6pm to 8pm: Happy Hour. Municipal stand.
– 7:00 pm: Flamenco, Spanish classical dance, modern dance, classical ballet by La Milana Dance Studio. Municipal stand.
– 8:00 pm: Bullfight and May 2024 festivities. 6 bulls from breeders Hermanos García Jiménez and Olga Jiménez will be fought by the greatest figures in bullfighting across Sevilla’s Puerta del Príncipe: Morante, Castella and Roca Rey. Arena.
– 8:00 pm: Performance by the Estepona dance-therapy workshop group “=ES” from the Delegation of Social Affairs, directed by Inmaculada Chacón. Municipal stand.
– 9:00 pm: Performance by the Department of Culture’s classical Spanish and flamenco dance group, directed by Eva Alarcón. Municipal stand.
– 10pm: Performance by Laura and Sara Perea’s modern and acrobatic dance group. Municipal halls.
– 11:00 pm: Dance Center show directed by Antonio Trujillo. Municipal hall.
– 00:00: Concert by the Metrópolis orchestra. Municipal hall.
