Scheduling
From July 31st to August 15th
44 Festival Internacional de la Sierra
Friday, July 31st
20:00 h. FESTIVAL OPENING SPEECHRegarding the beginning of the same, accompanied by acrobatic characters, leaving from the Paseo de la Palma, passing through Calle la Cárcel, Plaza de la Constitución, Calles Nuevas, Calle Bravo Murillo, Plaza Fuente Miranda and ending in Plaza de San Francisco.
9:00 p.m. At the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of theEXHIBITION “People XXI” by D. Adrian López Menaya.
9:00 p.m. At the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of theEXHIBITION“Island of Dreams” by Mr. Rogelio Camargo Camacho.
9:00 p.m. At the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of theEXHIBITION“Tentudía, a paradise in the heights” by Mr. Juan Carlos Delgado Expósito.
9:00 p.m. At the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of theEXHIBITION“A Year in Pictures XII” by D. Javier Carretero Pérez.
9:00 p.m. At the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of theEXHIBITION «Africa, the Last Tribes II» in charge of D. Víctor Manuel Pizarro.
9:00 p.m. At the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of theEXHIBITION“Nicaragua: Land of Lakes and Volcanoes” by D. Alberto Moreno Sánchez.
9:00 p.m. At the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of theEXHIBITION “Crafts VIII” by Da. Reme Carrascal Nogales and Da Cati Carrascal Nogales.
9:00 p.m. At the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of theEXHIBITION«A vueltas con la madera III» by D. Pedro Sánchez Expósito.
9:00 p.m. At the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of theEXHIBITION«Bobbin Making IV» by Ms. Alba Jiménez Ramos and Ms. Loli Ramos Cumplido.
9:00 p.m. At the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of theEXHIBITION“Drawing Fregenal” by Mr. Javier Ramírez García.
9:00 p.m. At the Church of the Convent of San Francisco, inauguration of theEXHIBITION “Replicas of old cars” by D. Juan Antonio Parra.
10:30 p.m. In the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco,CHORAL MUSIC MEETINGwith the performance of the Amadeus Chamber Choir from Fregenal de la Sierra (Extremadura) and Retama from Jerez de los Caballeros (Extremadura), €2 admission with sales only at the box office.
Saturday, August 1st
11:00 p.m. In the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco,CONCERTPerformed by Victoria Galván & La Banda Soñada – Proyecto Vernáculas de Medina de las Torres (Extremadura), €2 admission, sold only at the box office.
Sunday, August 2nd
10:30 p.m. In the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco,CONCERT. Performed by Cantos de Raíz from Fregenal de la Sierra (Extremadura), €2 admission, sold only at the box office.
Monday, August 3rd
8:30 p.m. In the cloister of the Convent of San Francisco, LIVE COOKING and a tasting of local produce. Featuring Chef Javier García and Argentine cuisine (advance booking required at the Tourist Office from Monday 27 July; capacity limited to 100 people; cost €6 per person; ‘Cocinas en Vivo’ voucher valid for Monday 3 August and Thursday 6 August, €10).
10:30 p.m. On the Paseo de la Constitución,NOCHES EN LA SIERRA, by Atakama Creatividad Cultural de Cáceres (Extremadura) who will stage the children’s play “The Fairy of Wishes”.
Tuesday, August 4th
8:30 p.m. In the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco,CATA of local wines and harmony with Iberian ham and locally sourced cheeses Led by Carlos J. Vivas (pre-registration is required at the Tourist Office from Monday, July 27; limited to 40 people; cost of 6 euros per person).
11:00 p.m. On the Main Stage of the Paseo de la Constitución,NOCHES EN LA SIERRA, with the performance of Fani Ortiz from Badajoz (Extremadura).
Wednesday, August 5th
8:30 p.m. In the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco,CATA tasting of Extremadura liqueurs and a tasting of a PDO olive oil led by Carlos J. Vivas (pre-registration is required at the Tourist Office from Monday, July 27; limited capacity to 40 people; cost of 6 euros per person).
11:00 p.m. On the Main Stage of the Paseo de la Constitución,NOCHES EN LA SIERRA, with a performance by Camerata Bolero from Jerez de los Caballeros (Extremadura).
Thursday, August 6th
8:30 p.m. In the Cloister of the Convent of San Francisco,LIVE COOKINGand tasting of local products. With the presence of Chef Pepe Valadés and Peruvian gastronomy (pre-registration is required at the Tourist Office from Monday, July 27; limited capacity to 100 people; cost of 6 euros per person; Live Cooking voucher for Monday, August 3 and Thursday, August 6, 10 euros).
11:00 p.m. On the Main Stage of the Paseo de la Constitución,NOCHES EN LA SIERRA, with a performance by Anís Guateque from Madrid (Community of Madrid).
Friday, August 7th
8:00 p.m. At the Paseo de la Constitución, opening of the Festival Market.
11:00 p.m. On the stage at Paseo de la Constitución,FOLK EN LA SIERRA, with a performance by Diván du Don from Badajoz (Extremadura).
* At the end of the activities on the main stage,AMBIENT MUSIC at the Festival Market.
Saturday, August 8th
8:00 p.m. At the Paseo de la Constitución, opening of the Festival Market.
11:00 p.m. On the stage at Paseo de la Constitución,FOLK EN LA SIERRA, with a performance by Triquel from Valladolid (Castilla y León).
* At the end of the activities on the main stage,AMBIENT MUSIC at the Festival Market.
Sunday, August 9th
10:30 p.m. On the Main Stage of the Paseo de la Constitución,CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH FOLKLORE FESTIVAL, with the performance of the Barbuquejo Cultural Association of Cabeza del Buey (Extremadura), the Santísima Cruz Association of Choirs and Dances of Abanilla (Murcia), Los Danzaores de la Virgen de la Salud and Los Jateros, both from Fregenal de la Sierra.
Monday, August 10th
10:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, SWEET AND CRAFT MARKET.
10:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, EXHIBITIONcork work.
10:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, EXHIBITIONwoodworking.
10:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, BREAKFAST WITH TRADITIONAL SWEETS.
11:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, TRADITIONAL CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND GAMES AND SPORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
11:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPabout the making of ice cream and sweets.
12:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPcrafts with recycled materials.
12:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, EXHIBITION of crochet work.
12:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOPin charge of Señor Perú – Herencia Viva (Peru).
1:00 PM. At Los Galgos Bar,SHEEP SHEARING EXHIBITIONand a music and dance workshop led by the Rumicani Municipal Folklore Ballet (Argentina).
1:15 p.m. In the Festival Tent, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOPaboard Hei Show Tahiti ‘Ori (French Polynesia).
7:00 p.m. From the door of the Tourist Office,GUIDED TOURIST VISITthrough the Historic Site of the city (organized by the Fregenal de la Sierra City Council); with prior admission and registration which can be purchased at the Tourist Office.
21:00 h. OFF-ROAD ROUTE THROUGH THE PASTURELAND, departing from Fuente de María Miguel, organized by Villa de Fregenal Turismo (pre-registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the Festival Tent from Monday, August 10; cost of 15 euros per person).
11:00 p.m. On the Main Stage of the Paseo de la Constitución, session of INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE, with performances by Señor Perú – Herencia Viva (Peru) and Hei Show Tahiti ‘Ori (French Polynesia).
*At the end of the activities on the main stage,FESTIVAL NIGHTS at Tropi Copas, with the attendance of the groups participating in the festival.
Tuesday, August 11th
08:00 h. OFF-ROAD ROUTE THROUGH THE PASTURELAND, departing from Fuente de María Miguel, organized by Villa de Fregenal Turismo (pre-registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the Festival Tent from Monday, August 10; cost of 15 euros per person).
10:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, DAY OF FRUITS, VEGETABLES, PRODUCE AND ORGANIC PRODUCTS.
10:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPabout the creation of a mural of fruits and vegetables using paints.
10:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPseed sowing.
11:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, HANDCRAFTED MANUFACTURINGof french fries.
11:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, TRADITIONAL CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND GAMES AND SPORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
11:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, TASTING – TASTINGKombucha by Komvida Kombucha (pre-registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the aforementioned tent from Monday, August 10th in the morning).
11:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPabout the preparation and tasting of fruit salad skewers.
12:00 p.m. In the Festival tent, TASTING – TASTINGCocktails by Tropi Copas (pre-registration is required at the Festival information point located in the aforementioned tent from Monday, August 10th in the morning).
12:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, TASTINGEach lemonade will include a bingo card to be used after the music and dance workshop. The prize for winning bingo will be a Komvida Kombucha pack.
1:00 PM. At Los Galgos Bar,TASTINGfree of gazpacho majao with pancetta.
1:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOPa cargo of the Ballet Municipal de Folclore Rumicani (Argentina).
7:30 p.m. From the door of the Tourist Office,GUIDED TOURIST VISITto the Nertóbriga Archaeological Site, a Cultural Heritage Site (organized by the Fregenal de la Sierra City Council); you will need to use your own vehicles for transportation and it is necessary to get a ticket and register in advance at the Tourist Office.
21:00 h. OFF-ROAD ROUTE THROUGH THE PASTURELAND, departing from Fuente de María Miguel, organized by Villa de Fregenal Turismo (pre-registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the Festival Tent from Monday, August 10; cost of 15 euros per person).
11:00 p.m. On the Main Stage of the Paseo de la Constitución, session ofINTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE, with the performance of the “Os Ferreiros” Ethnographic Ranch (Portugal) and the Rumicani Municipal Folklore Ballet (Argentina).
*At the end of the activities on the main stage,FESTIVAL NIGHTSat Tropi Copas, with the attendance of the groups participating in the festival.
Wednesday, August 12nd
11:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, TRADITIONAL CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND GAMES AND SPORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
11:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPon sensory identification of different cheeses.
11:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, EXHIBITIONabout artisanal cheese making.
12:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, GUIDED TASTINGof Extremadura cheeses (pre-registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the aforementioned tent from Monday, August 10th in the morning).
12:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPabout pizza making by Pizzeria El Polaco.
1:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOP in charge of Folklore Ensemble Magura (Slovakia).
1:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, TASTINGof cheeses from different Designations of Origin in Spain.
1:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, TASTINGof artisanal pizzas made with different cheeses by Pizzeria El Polaco.
7:00 p.m. From the door of the Tourist Office,GUIDED TOURIST VISITthrough the Historic Site of the city (organized by the Fregenal de la Sierra City Council); with prior admission and registration which can be purchased at the Tourist Office.
21:00 h. OFF-ROAD ROUTE THROUGH THE PASTURELAND, departing from Fuente de María Miguel, organized by Villa de Fregenal Turismo (pre-registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the Festival Tent from Monday, August 10; cost of 15 euros per person).
11:00 p.m. On the Main Stage of the Paseo de la Constitución, session of INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE, with performances by Folklore Ensemble Magura (Slovakia) and Show Dance – Cuerpos en Movimiento (Colombia).
*At the end of the activities on the main stage,FESTIVAL NIGHTS at Tropi Copas, with the attendance of the groups participating in the festival.
Thursday, August 13th
08:00 h. OFF-ROAD ROUTE THROUGH THE PASTURELAND, departing from Fuente de María Miguel, organized by Villa de Fregenal Turismo (pre-registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the Festival Tent from Monday, August 10; cost of 15 euros per person).
09:00 h. In the Festival Tent, WINE MARKET.
09:00 h. WINE ROUTEDeparture from the Festival Tent to visit the vineyards of Bodegas Regajo (own vehicles will be used for transport and prior registration is necessary at the Festival Information Point located in the aforementioned tent from Monday, August 10 in the morning, limited capacity).
10:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPof paint on recycled glass bottles.
11:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, TASTINGof grape must and juice.
11:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, TRADITIONAL CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND GAMES AND SPORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
11:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPof traditional grape treading.
12:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, DEMONSTRATION AND EXPLANATIONwinemaking.
1:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOPperformed by Ballet Folklórico Cananea (Mexico).
2:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, TASTINGof pitarra wines.
7:30 p.m. From the door of the Tourist Office,GUIDED TOURIST VISITto the Nertóbriga Archaeological Site, a Cultural Heritage Site (organized by the Fregenal de la Sierra City Council); you will need to use your own vehicles for transportation and it is necessary to get a ticket and register in advance at the Tourist Office.
21:00 h. OFF-ROAD ROUTE THROUGH THE PASTURELAND, departing from Fuente de María Miguel, organized by Villa de Fregenal Turismo (pre-registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the Festival Tent from Monday, August 10; cost of 15 euros per person).
11:00 p.m. On the Main Stage of Paseo de la Constitución, third session of Regional and International Folklore, with the performance of the Hojarasca Association of Choirs and Dances from Oliva de la Frontera (Extremadura) and the Cananea Folkloric Ballet (Mexico).
*At the end of the activities on the main stage,FESTIVAL NIGHTS at Tropi Copas, with the attendance of the groups participating in the festival.
Friday, August 14th
08:00 h. OFF-ROAD ROUTE THROUGH THE PASTURELAND, departing from Fuente de María Miguel, organized by Villa de Fregenal Turismo (pre-registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the Festival Tent from Monday, August 10; cost of 15 euros per person).
10:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, IBERIAN MARKET.
10:00 h. IBERIAN ROUTEDeparture from the Festival Tent to visit the facilities of MAFRESA – El Ibérico de Confianza (own vehicles will be used for travel and prior registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the aforementioned tent from Monday, August 10th in the morning, limited capacity).
10:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST, with a tasting of migas, perrunillas and aguardiente.
10:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, TRADITIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL SLAUGHTER.
11:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, TRADITIONAL CHILDREN’S AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND GAMES AND SPORTS FROM AROUND THE WORLD.
11:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, CHILDREN’S WORKSHOPof sausage making.
12:30 p.m. In the Festival Tent, EXHIBITIONham cutting.
1:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOPa cargo de Karsa Seni Indonesia (Indonesia).
1:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, TASTINGof ham.
7:00 p.m. From the door of the Tourist Office,GUIDED TOURIST VISITthrough the Historic Site of the city (organized by the Fregenal de la Sierra City Council); with prior admission and registration which can be purchased at the Tourist Office.
21:00 h. OFF-ROAD ROUTE THROUGH THE PASTURELAND, departing from Fuente de María Miguel, organized by Villa de Fregenal Turismo (pre-registration is required at the Festival Information Point located in the Festival Tent from Monday, August 10; cost of 15 euros per person).
11:00 p.m. On the Main Stage of the Paseo de la Constitución, session of National and International Folklore, starringIbai Lorak Dance Group from Zalla (Basque Country)y Karsa Seni Indonesia (Indonesia).
*At the end of the activities on the main stage,FESTIVAL NIGHTS at Tropi Copas, with the attendance of the groups participating in the festival.
Saturday, August 15th
9:00 a.m. In the Festival Tent and surrounding streets and squares,FESTISIERRA EXTRAORDINARY MARKET(organized by the Fregenal de la Sierra Town Hall).
10:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, EXTREMADURA FOOD MARKET.
11:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, ACTUATIONin charge of Show Dance – Cuerpos en Movimiento (Colombia).
12:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, ACTUATIONa cargo de Karsa Seni Indonesia (Indonesia).
1:00 p.m. In the Festival Tent, ACTUATIONby the Cananea Folkloric Ballet (Mexico).
8.00 pm. CLOSING PARADE, starting on Calle Marqués de Riocabado, proceeding along Calle Soto Mancera and ending on Paseo de la Constitución, featuring Show Dance – Cuerpos en Movimiento (Colombia), Karsa Seni Indonesia (Indonesia), Ballet Folklórico Cananea (Mexico), Los Danzaores de la Virgen de la Salud and Los Jateros, both from Fregenal de la Sierra.
11:00 p.m. On the main stage of the Paseo de la Constitución,FESTIVAL CLOSING GALA, with performances by Show Dance – Cuerpos en Movimiento (Colombia), Karsa Seni Indonesia (Indonesia), Ballet Folklórico Cananea (Mexico) and Los Jateros de Fregenal de la Sierra.
*At the end of the activities on the main stage,FESTIVAL NIGHTS at Tropi Copas, with the attendance of the groups participating in the festival.
