Scheduling
From 30th of July to 14th of August
41 Festival Internacional de la Sierra
20:00 h. FESTIVAL PREGÓN 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. In the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of the EXHIBITION “Gentes XVIII” by Adrián López Menaya.
21:00 h. In the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of the EXHIBITION “MICROMUNDOS: Bichos y Plantas” by Mr. Juan Carlos Delgado Expósito.
21:00 h. In the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of the EXHIBITION “Un año en imágenes IX” by Mr. Javier Carretero Pérez.
21:00 h. In the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of the EXHIBITION “Africa: Las últimas tribus” by Mr. Víctor Manuel Pizarro.
21:00 h. In the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of the EXHIBITION “Viajando con el tiempo” by Mr. Alberto Moreno Sánchez.
21:00 h. In the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, opening of the EXHIBITION “Artesanías V” by Reme Carrascal Nogales and Cati Carrascal Nogales.
21:00 h. In the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of the EXHIBITION “Corazones y flores” by Ms. Adela Mesa.
21:00 h. In the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of the EXHIBITION “Creativ&art.G.Comas” by Ms. Gloria Comas.
21:00 h. In the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of the EXHIBITION “BOLILLOS” by Dª Alba Jiménez Ramos and Dª Loli Ramos Cumplido.
22:30 h. In the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco, FLAMENCO IN THE SIERRA with the performance of the Coro Rociero Aromas de Sierra de Segura de León (Extremadura).
22:30 h. In the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco, FLAMENCO EN LA SIERRA with a performance by Esther Merino from Badajoz (Extremadura); tickets on sale and information at Librería Sevilla, Comercial Bautista and at the box office two hours before the concert.
22:30 h. In the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco, CONCERT by the Coro de Cámara Amadeus of Fregenal de la Sierra.
20:30 h. In the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco, LIVE COOKING WORKSHOP and tasting of local products. With the presence of Chef Benigno Remigio Peñalosa and Chilean gastronomy (prior registration is required at the Tourist Office from Monday 24 July; capacity limited to 100 people; cost €5 per person; bonot Live Cooking Workshop on Monday 31 July plus Live Cooking Workshop on Tuesday 1 August €8).
22:30 h. In the Paseo de la Constitución, NIGHTS IN THE SIERRA, by Atakama Creatividad Cultural from Cáceres (Extremadura) who will stage the children’s play “Gamusino y Pantaruja”.
20:30 h. In the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco, LIVE COOKING WORKSHOP and tasting of local products. With the presence of Chef Javier García and Panamanian gastronomy (prior registration is required at the Tourist Office from Monday 24 July; capacity limited to 100 people; cost €5 per person; bonot Live Cooking Workshop on Monday 31 July plus Live Cooking Workshop on Tuesday 1 August €8).
23:00 h. On the Main Stage of the Paseo de la Constitución, NIGHTS IN THE SIERRA, with the performance of Miriam Cantero from Cáceres (Extremadura).
20:30 h. In the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco, EXHIBITION AND GUIDED WINE TASTING by Carlos J. Vivas (prior registration is required at the Tourist Office from Monday 24 July; capacity limited to 30 people; cost €5 per person).
23:00 h. On the Main Stage of the Paseo de la Constitución, NIGHTS IN THE SIERRA, with the performance of Voces y Cuerdas Medio Siglo Después from Villafranca de los Barros (Extremadura).
20:30 h. In the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco, EXHIBITION AND GUIDED CAVAS TASTING by Carlos J. Vivas (prior registration is required at the Tourist Office from Monday 24 July; capacity limited to 30 people; cost €5 per person).
23:00 h. In the Paseo de la Constitución, NIGHTS IN THE SIERRA, with the performance of Yunis Dance Troupe from Badajoz (Extremadura).
20:00 h. In the Paseo de la Constitución, inauguration of the Ethnographic Market.
23:30 h. On the stage of the Paseo de la Constitución, FOLK IN THE SIERRA, with a performance by El nido from Burgos (Castilla y León).
20:00 h. In the Paseo de la Constitución, opening of the Ethnographic Market.
23:30 h. On the stage of the Paseo de la Constitución, FOLK IN THE SIERRA, with a performance by The GreenTones from Valdemorillo (Comunidad de Madrid).
21:30 h. PARADE leaving from Paseo de la Palma, along Calle Reyes Huertas and ending at Paseo de la Constitución, with the participation of Esbart Marboleny, section: Espardenyes de Les Preses (Catalonia).
22:30 h. On the main stage of the Paseo de la Constitución, FESTIVAL FOLKLÓRICO INFANTIL – JUVENIL, with the performance of Esbart Marboleny, section: Espardenyes de Les Preses from Espardenyes de Les Preses (Catalonia), Los Danzaores de la Virgen de la Salud and Los Jateros, both from Fregenal de la Sierra.
10:00 h. In the Festival marquee, CRAFTS, ANTIQUES AND BOOKS MARKET.
10:30 h. In the Festival marquee, basketwork EXHIBITION.
10:30 h. In the Festival marquee, EXHIBITION of works in cork.
10:30 h. In the Festival marquee, EXHIBITION of woodwork.
10:30 h. In the Festival marquee, EXHIBITION of handmade bookbinding.
10:30 h. Opening of the BOOK EXCHANGE stand in the Festival marquee.
11:00 h. In the Festival Marquee, TRADITIONAL CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND WORLD GAMES AND SPORTS.
11:30 h. In the Festival marquee, EXHIBITION of preparation for horse riding.
12:00 h. In the Festival marquee, POTTERY DEMONSTRATION.
13:00 h. In the Santa Catalina Parish Church, EXHIBITION of bell ringing.
13:00 h. In the Festival marquee, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOP by the Matambú Folkloric Company (Costa Rica).
13:00 h. At Los Galgos Bar, SHEEP SHEARING EXHIBITION.
20:00 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 7 August; cost 15 euros per person).
23:00 h. On the Main Stage of the Paseo de la Constitución, first session of INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE, with performances by the Matambú Folkloric Company (Costa Rica) and the Pronija Folkloric Group (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
* At the end of the activities on the main stage, FESTIVAL NIGHTS in Discoteca Sayonara and Pub Abaco 2.0, with the assistance of the groups participating 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 7 August; cost 15 euros per person).
10:00 h. In the Festival marquee, IBERIAN MARKET.
10:00 h. IBÉRICO ROUTE, departure from the Festival marquee to visit the MAFRESA – El Ibérico de Confianza facilities (own vehicles will be used for the journey and prior registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the aforementioned marquee from Monday 7 August during morning hours).
10:30 h. In the Festival marquee, TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST, with tasting of migas, perrunillas and aguardiente.
10:30 h. In the Festival marquee, TRADITIONAL AND DIDACTIC SLAUGHTER.
11:00 h. In the Festival Marquee, TRADITIONAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND WORLD GAMES AND SPORTS.
12:30 h. In the Festival marquee, HAM CUTTING EXHIBITION.
12:30 h. In the Festival marquee, presentation of participants in the TAPAS TASTING COMPETITION (Judging and prize-giving on the Main Stage at the evening Gala on the same day).
12:30 h. In the Festival marquee, presentation of participants in the CHORIZOS, MORCILLAS Y SALCHICHONES MATANCEROS COMPETITION – Tasting (Judging and prize-giving on the Main Stage at the evening Gala on the same day).
13:00 h. In the Festival marquee, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOP by the Ballet Folklorico Alas de Mi Patria (Chile).
13:00 h. In the Festival marquee, TASTING of ham.
20:00 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 get a ticket and register in advance 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 7 August; cost 15 euros per person).
23:00 h. On the Main Stage of the Paseo de la Constitución, second session of INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE, with the performance of Spandan Sanskrutik Trust (India) and the Ballet Folklorico Alas de Mi Patria (Chile).
* At the end of the activities on the main stage, FESTIVAL NIGHTS at Discoteca Sayonara and Pub Abaco 2.0, with the assistance of the groups participating 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 7 August; cost 15 euros per person).
10:00 h. In the Festival marquee, SWEET MARKET.
10,15 h. SWEET ROUTE, departing from the Festival marquee to visit the Pastelería Risco bakery (prior registration at the Festival marquee before the route).
11:00 h. BREAKFAST WITH TRADITIONAL SWEETS in the Festival marquee.
11:00 h. In the Festival Marquee, TRADITIONAL CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND WORLD GAMES AND SPORTS.
11:30 h. In the Festival Marquee, CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP on ice cream making.
12:00 h. In the Festival marquee, EXHIBITION on how to make homemade sweets.
12:00 h. In the Festival marquee, CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP on bread making.
12:30 h. In the Festival marquee, presentation of participants in the BAKERY COMPETITION – TASTING (Judging and prize-giving on the Main Stage at the evening Gala on the same day).
13:00 h. In the Festival Marquee, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOP by the Pronija Folk Group (Bosnia and Herzegovina).
20:00 h. From the door of the Tourist Office, GUIDED TOURIST VISIT of the Historical Complex of the town (organised by the Town Council of Fregenal de la Sierra); 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 7 August; cost 15 euros per person).
23:00 h. On the Main Stage of the Paseo de la Constitución, third session of INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE, with performances by the Grupo de Danças e Cantares Etnográfico do GAIO (Portugal) and the Agrupación Folklórica Encantos de Mi Panamá (Panama).
* At the end of the activities on the main stage, FESTIVAL NIGHTS at Discoteca Sayonara and Pub Abaco 2.0, with the assistance of the groups participating 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 7 August; cost 15 euros per person).
10:00 h. In the Festival Tent, WINE MARKET AND CHEESE MARKET.
11:00 h. In the Festival Marquee, TRADITIONAL CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND WORLD GAMES AND SPORTS.
11:00 h. In the Festival Tent, PARTICIPATORY WORKSHOP on goat milking.
11:30 h. In the Festival Tent, EXHIBITION on artisan 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 from Monday 7 August during morning hours).
12:30 h. In the Festival marquee, presentation of participants in the SANGRIA CONTEST – Tasting (Judging 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 CROQUETTE COMPETITION – Tasting (Judging and awards ceremony on the Main Stage at the evening Gala on the same day).
13:00 h. In the Festival Marquee, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOP by the Spandan Sanskruit Trust (India).
13:30 h. In the Festival Tent, TASTING of cheeses from different Designations of Origin of Spain.
14:00 h. In the Festival Tent, TASTING of pitarra wines.
20:00 h. From the door of the Tourist Office, GUIDED TOURIST VISIT of the Historical Complex of the town (organised by the Town Council of Fregenal de la Sierra); 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 7 August; cost 15 euros per person).
23:00 h. On the Main Stage of the Paseo de la Constitución, REGIONAL FOLKLORE session, with the performance of the Group of Choirs and Dances “Juéllega Extremeña” from Valencia de Alcántara (Extremadura) and the Cultural and Folkloric Association Moncovil from Villafranca de los Barros (Extremadura).
* At the end of the activities on the main stage, FESTIVAL NIGHTS at Discoteca Sayonara and Pub Abaco 2.0, with the assistance of the groups participating 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 7 August; cost 15 euros per person).
09:00 h. In the Festival Tent, FRUIT, VEGETABLE AND VEGETABLE MARKET AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS.
11:00 h. In the Festival Tent, CRAFT MANUFACTURE of potato chips.
11:00 h. In the Festival Tent, HEALTHY BREAKFAST based on the Mediterranean diet.
11:30 h. In the Festival Marquee, TRADITIONAL CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND WORLD GAMES AND SPORTS.
12:00 h. In the Festival Tent, CHILDREN’S WORKSHOP for sowing seeds.
12:30 h. In the Festival Tent, presentation of participants in the AUTONOMOUS FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PLANT COMPETITION (Judging 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, VEGETABLE AND VEGETABLE COMPETITION (Judging 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 TORTILLAS DE PATATAS COMPETITION – Tasting (Judging and awarding of prizes 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 (Judging and awards ceremony on the Main Stage at the evening Gala of the same day).
12:30 h. In the Festival Tent, presentation of participants in the POT CONTEST (Judging and awards ceremony on the Main Stage at the evening Gala on the same day).
12:30 h. In the Festival Tent, TASTING – TASTING of Kombucha by Komvida Organic Kombucha (prior registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the tent from Monday August 7 in the morning).
12,45 h. In the Bar los Galgos, free TASTING of gazpacho majao with bacon and music workshop by the Ballet Folklorico Alas de Mi Patria (Chile).
13:00 h. In the Festival Marquee, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOP by the Agrupación Folklórica Encantos de mi Panamá (Panamá).
20:00 h. From the door of the Tourist Office, GUIDED TOURIST VISIT of the Historical Complex of the town (organised by the Town Council of Fregenal de la Sierra); 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 7 August; cost 15 euros per person).
23:00 h. On the Main Stage of the Paseo de la Constitución, NATIONAL FOLKLORE session, with the performance of the Musical Folkloric Group “Molinos de Viento” from Campo de Criptana (Castilla la Mancha) and the Folkloric Group San Juan Bautista de la Peña Huertana La Parranda from Beniaján (Murcia).
* At the end of the activities on the main stage, FESTIVAL NIGHTS at Discoteca Sayonara and Pub Abaco 2.0, with the assistance of the groups participating in the Festival.
09:00 h. In the Festival marquee and surrounding streets and squares, FESTIVAL MARKET (organised by the Fregenal de la Sierra Town Council).
10:00 h. In the Festival Marquee, EXTREMADURA FOOD MARKET.
12:00 h. In the Festival marquee, PERFORMANCE by the Agruacion Folklórica Encantos de Mi Panamá (Panamá).
13:00 h. In the Festival Marquee, PERFORMANCE by by the Ballet Folklorico Alas de Mi Patria (Chile).
20:00 h. CLOSING PARADE with departure from Fuente de María Miguel, going through Calle Los Remedios, Marqués de Rioacabado, Soto Mancera and ending in Llano Santa María, with the participation of the Agrupación Folklórica Encantos de Mi Panamá (Panama), the Ballet Folklorico Alas de Mi Patria (Chile), the Agrupación Folklórica Musical “Molinos de Viento” from Campo de Criptana (Castilla la Mancha), the Grupo Folklórico San Juan Bautista de la Peña Huertana La Parranda from Beniaján (Murcia), Los Danzaores de la Virgen de la Salud and Los Jateros, both from Fregenal de la Sierra.
23:00 h. On the main stage of the Paseo de la Constitución, CLOSING GALA OF THE FESTIVAL, with performances by the Agrupación Folklórica Encantos de Mi Panamá (Panama), the Ballet Folklórico Alas de Mi Patria (Chile), the Agrupación Folklórica Musical “Molinos de Viento” from Campo de Criptana (Castilla la Mancha), the Grupo Folklórico San Juan Bautista de la Peña Huertana La Parranda from Beniaján (Murcia) and Los Jateros from Fregenal de la Sierra.
* At the end of the activities on the main stage, FESTIVAL NIGHTS at the Tropical Pub, with the assistance of the groups participating in the Festival.
