Scheduling

20:00 h. FESTIVAL PROCON on the start of the festival, leaving from the Paseo de la Constitución, along Calles Nuevas, Francisco Silveira, Soto Mancera, Marqués de Riocabado, Calle Alemania, Plaza Fuente de Miranda and ending in Plaza de San Francisco.

21:00 h. n the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, opening of the EXHIBITION ‘Gentes XX’ by Mr. Adrián López Menaya. 

21:00 h. In the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, opening of the EXHIBITION ‘Doñana: Saca de Yeguas’ by Mr. Juan Carlos Delgado Expósito. 

21:00 h. In the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of the EXHIBITION “A year in images XI” by Mr. Javier Carretero Pérez. 

21:00 h. In the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of the EXHIBITION “Rituales de la Iberia Mágica II” by Víctor Manuel Pizarro. 

21:00 h. In the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, opening of the EXHIBITION ‘Conexiones que desafían al tiempo’ by Mr. Alberto Moreno Sánchez.

21:00 h. In the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of the EXHIBITION “Artesanías VII” by Reme Carrascal Nogales and Cati Carrascal Nogales. 

21:00 h. In the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of the EXHIBITION “A vueltas con la madera II” by Pedro Sánchez Expósito. 

21:00 h. In the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of the EXHIBITION “Bolillos III” by Dª Alba Jiménez Ramos and Dª Loli Ramos Cumplido.

22:30 h. n the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco, CHORAL MUSIC MEETING with a performance by the Amadeus Chamber Choir of Fregenal de la Sierra (Extremadura) and the ‘Solera Añeja’ Bell Ringers Group of Fuenteheridos (Andalusia), free admission.

22:30 h. En el Claustro del Convento de San Francisco, FLAMENCO EN LA SIERRA con la actuación de José de Chaparro y Chaparro de Málaga a la guitarra de Málaga (Andalucía); con entrada (venta anticipada con coste de 6 euros en Librería Sevilla y Comercial Bautista, venta en taquilla dos horas antes del concierto con coste de 8 euros).

22:30 h. En el Claustro del Convento de San Francisco, CONCIERTO a cargo de Cantos de Raíz de Fregenal de la Sierra (Extremadura), entrada gratuita.

20:30 h. In the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco, LIVE COOKING WORKSHOP and tasting of local products. With Chef Javier García and Ecuadorian cuisine (advance registration required at the Tourist Office starting Monday, 28 July; limited to 100 people; cost €5 per person; voucher for Live Cooking Workshop on Monday, 4 August plus Live Cooking Workshop on Thursday, 7 August, €8).

20:30 h. In the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco, tasting of local wines paired with Iberian ham and locally sourced cheeses, led by Carlos J. Vivas (advance registration required at the Tourist Office starting Monday, 28 July; limited to 30 people; cost €5 per person).

20:30 h. In the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco, Gin tasting – Destilerias Martes Santo and Flavours of Extremadura by Carlos J. Vivas (prior registration required at the Tourist Office from Monday 28 July; limited to 30 people; cost €5 per person).

20:00 h. On Paseo de la Constitución, opening of the Festival Market.

23:30 h. On the stage on Paseo de la Constitución, FOLK EN LA SIERRA, with a performance by Ars Amandi from Ávila (Castile and León).

* At the end of the activities on the main stage, BACKGROUND MUSIC in the Festival Market.

20:00 h. On Paseo de la Constitución, opening of the Festival Market.

23:30 h. On the stage on Paseo de la Constitución, FOLK EN LA SIERRA, with a performance by Los Niños de los Ojos Rojos de Cáceres (Extremadura).

* At the end of the activities on the main stage, BACKGROUND MUSIC in the Festival Market.

22:30 h. On the Main Stage of the Paseo de la Constitución, FOLKLORIC FESTIVAL FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, with performances by the Asociación Cultural y Folclórica “Tierra de Barros” de Almendralejo (Extremadura), la Asociación Folklórico Musical “Virgen de las Viñas” de Tomelloso (Castilla La Mancha), Los Danzaores de la Virgen de la Salud y Los Jateros, ambos de Fregenal de la Sierra.

08:00 h. OFF-ROAD TOUR OF THE DEHESA, departing from Fuente de María Miguel, organized by Villa de Fregenal Turismo (advance registration required at the Festival Information Point located in the Festival Tent starting Monday, August 11; cost €15 per person).

09:00 h. In the Festival Tent, FRUIT, VEGETABLE, AND ORGANIC PRODUCT MARKET.

11:00 h. In the Festival Tent, ARTISANAL PRODUCTION of potato chips.

11:00 h. At the Festival Tent, HEALTHY BREAKFAST based on the Mediterranean diet.

11:30 h. At the Festival Tent, TRADITIONAL CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND GAMES AND SPORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

12:00 h. In the Festival Tent, CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP on planting seeds.

12:30 h. In the Festival Tent, presentation of participants in the LOCAL FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CENTER CONTEST (Decision and award ceremony on the Main Stage at the evening gala on the same day).

12:30 h. In the Festival Tent, presentation of participants in the FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONTEST (Decision and award ceremony on the Main Stage at the evening gala on the same day).

12:30 h. In the Festival Tent, presentation of participants in the POTATO OMELETTE COMPETITION – Tasting (Decision and award ceremony on the Main Stage at the evening gala on the same day).

12:30 h. In the Festival Tent, presentation of participants in the GAZPACHO COMPETITION. Tasting (Decision and award ceremony on the Main Stage at the evening gala on the same day).

12:30 h. In the Festival Tent, presentation of participants in the FLOWERPOT CONTEST (Decision and award ceremony on the Main Stage at the evening gala on the same day).

12:30 h. In the Festival Tent, Kombucha TASTING by Komvida Organic Kombucha (prior registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the aforementioned tent starting on Monday, August 11, in the morning).

12:45 h. At Bar Los Galgos, free tasting of gazpacho majao with pancetta.

13:00 h. At the Festival Tent, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOP by Festifolk Ecuador (Ecuador).

19:00 h. From the door of the Tourist Office, GUIDED TOUR of the Nertóbriga Archaeological Site, a Site of Cultural Interest (organized by the Fregenal de la Sierra Town Hall); private vehicles will be used for transportation, and tickets and prior registration at the Tourist Office are required.

21:00 h. OFF-ROAD TOUR OF THE DEHESA, departing from Fuente de María Miguel, organized by Villa de Fregenal Turismo (advance registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the Festival Tent starting on Monday, August 11; cost is €15 per person).

23:00 h. On the Main Stage on Paseo de la Constitución, INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE session, with performances by Festifolk Ecuador (Ecuador) and Sarfolk (Turkey).

* At the end of the activities on the main stage, FESTIVAL NIGHTS at Tropi Copas, with the participation of the groups taking part in the festival.

08:00 h. OFF-ROAD TOUR OF THE DEHESA, departing from Fuente de María Miguel, organized by Villa de Fregenal Turismo (advance registration required at the Festival Information Point located in the Festival Tent starting Monday, August 11; cost €15 per person).

10:00 h. In the Festival Tent, CRAFT, ANTIQUES, AND BOOK MARKET.

10:30 h. In the Festival Tent, Opening of the BOOK EXCHANGE stand.

10:30 h. In the Festival Tent, EXHIBITION of cork works.

10:30 h. In the Festival Tent, EXHIBITION of woodwork.

10:30 h. In the Festival Tent, opening of the TOY EXCHANGE stand.

11:00 h. In the Festival Tent, TRADITIONAL CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND GAMES AND SPORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

11:30 h. In the Festival Tent, CRAFT WORKSHOP with recycled materials.

12:00 h. In the Festival Tent, POTTERY DEMONSTRATION.

13:00 h. In the parish of Santa Catalina, EXHIBITION of bell ringing.

13:00 h. In the Festival Tent, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOP by the Costa Rican Cultural Expressions Company (Costa Rica).

13:00 h. At Los Galgos Bar, SHEEP SHEARING EXHIBITION and music workshop by the Raxela Group (Guatemala).

19:30 h. From the door of the Tourist Office, GUIDED TOUR of the city’s historic quarter (organized by the Fregenal de la Sierra Town Council); tickets and registration available at the Tourist Office.

21:00 h. OFF-ROAD TOUR OF THE DEHESA, departing from Fuente de María Miguel, organized by Villa de Fregenal Turismo (advance registration required at the Festival Information Point located in the Festival Tent starting Monday, August 11; cost €15 per person).

23:00 h. On the Main Stage on Paseo de la Constitución, INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE session, with performances by the Compañía de Expresiones Culturales Costarricenses (Costa Rica) and the Agrupación Raxela (Guatemala).

*After the activities on the main stage, FESTIVAL NIGHTS at Tropi Copas, with the participation of the groups taking part in the festival.

08:00 h. ROUTE THROUGH THE DEHESA ON ALL-TERRAIN, departing from Fuente de María Miguel, organised by Villa de Fregenal Turismo (prior registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the Festival Marquee from Monday 11 August; cost 15 euros per person).

10:00 h. In the Festival Tent, IBERIAN MARKET.

10:00 h. IBERIAN ROUTE, departing from the Festival Tent to visit the facilities of MAFRESA – El Ibérico de Confianza (own vehicles will be used for transportation and prior registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the aforementioned tent starting on Monday, August 11, in the morning).

10:30 h. At the Festival Tent, TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST, with tasting of migas, perrunillas, and aguardiente.

10:30 h. At the Festival Tent, TRADITIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SLAUGHTER.

11:00 h. In the Festival Tent, TRADITIONAL CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND GAMES AND SPORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

12:30 h. In the Festival Tent, ham carving EXHIBITION.

12:30 h. In the Festival Tent, presentation of participants in the TAPAS CONTEST – Tasting (Decision and award ceremony on the Main Stage at the evening gala on the same day).

12:30 h. In the Festival Tent, presentation of participants in the CHORIZO, BLOOD SAUSAGE, AND SALCHICHÓN COMPETITION – Tasting (Judging and awards ceremony on the Main Stage at the evening gala on the same day).

13:00 h. In the Festival Tent, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOP by Folk Ensemble Hajduk Stanko (Serbia).

13:00 h. In the Festival Tent, ham TASTING.

19:00 h. From the door of the Tourist Office, GUIDED TOURIST VISIT to the Archaeological Site of Nertóbriga, a Site of Cultural Interest (organised by the Town Council of Fregenal de la Sierra); own vehicles will be used for the journey and it is necessary to obtain a ticket and prior registration at the Tourist Office.

21:00 h. ROUTE THROUGH THE DEHESA ON ALL-TERRAIN, departing from Fuente de María Miguel, organised by Villa de Fregenal Turismo (prior registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the Festival Marquee from Monday 11 August; cost 15 euros per person).

23:00 h. On the Main Stage on Paseo de la Constitución, third session of INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE, with performances by F.A. Matija Gubec (Croatia) and Folk Ensemble Hajduk Stanko (Serbia).

* At the end of the activities on the main stage, FESTIVAL NIGHTS at Tropi Copas, with the participation of the groups taking part in the festival.

08:00 h. ROUTE THROUGH THE DEHESA ON ALL-TERRAIN, departing from Fuente de María Miguel, organised by Villa de Fregenal Turismo (prior registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the Festival Marquee from Monday 11 August; cost 15 euros per person).

10:00 h. In the Festival Tent, WINE MARKET AND CHEESE MARKET.

11:00 h. In the Festival Tent, TRADITIONAL CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND GAMES AND SPORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.

11:00 h. In the Festival Tent, ARTISANAL PRODUCTION on goat milking.

11:30 h. In the Festival Tent, EXHIBITION on artisanal cheese making.

12:00 h. In the Festival Tent, GUIDED TASTING of Extremaduran cheeses (prior registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the aforementioned tent starting on Monday, August 11, in the morning).

12:30 h. In the Festival Tent, presentation of participants in the SANGRÍA CONTEST – Tasting (Decision and award ceremony on the Main Stage at the evening gala on the same day).

12:30 h. In the Festival Tent, presentation of participants in the CROQUETAS CONTEST – Tasting (Decision and award ceremony on the Main Stage at the evening gala on the same day).

13:00 h. In the Festival Tent, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOP by F.A. Matija Gubec (Croatia).

13:30 h. In the Festival Tent, CHEESE TASTING featuring different Designations of Origin from Spain.

13:30 h. In the Festival Tent, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOP led by the National Song and Dance Company of Georgia Gurjaani (Georgia).

14:00 h. In the Festival Tent, TASTING of pitarra wines.

19:30 h. From the door of the Tourist Office, GUIDED TOURIST VISIT of the town’s Historical Complex (organised by the Fregenal de la Sierra Town Council); with admission and prior registration which can be purchased at the Tourist Office.

21:00 h. ROUTE THROUGH THE DEHESA ON ALL-TERRAIN, departing from Fuente de María Miguel, organised by Villa de Fregenal Turismo (prior registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the Festival Marquee from Monday 11 August; cost 15 euros per person).

23:00 h. On the Main Stage at Paseo de la Constitución, REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE session, featuring performances by the Sanvicenteña Folkloric Association “La Besana” from San Vicente de Alcántara (Extremadura) and the National Song and Dance Company of Georgia Gurjaani (Georgia).

*After the activities on the main stage, FESTIVAL NIGHTS at Tropi Copas, with the participation of the groups taking part in the festival.

09:00 h. In the Festival marquee and surrounding streets and squares, EXTRAORDINARY FESTISIERRA MARKET (organised by the Fregenal de la Sierra Town Council).

10:00 h. In the Festival marquee, EXTREMADURA FOOD MARKET. 

11:00 h. In the Festival Tent, PERFORMANCE by F.A. Matija Gubec (Croatia).

12:00 h. In the Festival Tent, PERFORMANCE by the Raxela Group (Guatemala).

13:00 h. In the Festival Tent, PERFORMANCE by the Georgian National Song and Dance Company Gurjaani (Georgia).

20:00 h. CLOSING PARADE along Orihuela Grande Street, featuring F.A. Matija Gubec (Croatia), the Raxela Group (Guatemala), the Georgian National Song and Dance Company Gurjaani (Georgia), Los Danzaores de la Virgen de la Salud and Los Jateros, both from Fregenal de la Sierra.

23:00 h. On the main stage on Paseo de la Constitución, FESTIVAL CLOSING GALA, with performances by F.A. Matija Gubec (Croatia), the Raxela Group (Guatemala), the Georgian National Song and Dance Company Gurjaani (Georgia), and Los Jateros from Fregenal de la Sierra.

*After the activities on the main stage, FESTIVAL NIGHTS at Tropi Copas, with the participation of the groups taking part in the festival.