June 7 to 13 Annual fiestas in the Mazarron village of Cañada de Gallego
Live musical entertainment, traditional games and hearty food in the south-west of the municipality of Mazarrón
The annual fiestas in the village of Cañada de Gallego, in the south-west of the municipality of Mazarrón, are held in honour of San Antonio, whose feast day falls on June 13, and the events in the 2023 schedule last from June 7 to 13:
Wednesday June 7
21.00: Dinner for the elder folk of the village in Bar Sol.
Thursday June 8
21.30: The fairground opens for the opening speech by María Lorente Navarro.
22.00: Election of the children’s King and Queen of the Fiestas.
23.00: Live music from Los Luisos.
01.00: More music from DJ Ruby.
Friday June 9
19.00: Fun and games for children.
22.00: A tribute concert to 1980s and 90s Spanish supergroup Mecano.
23.00: Migas competition.
01.00: More music from DJ Ruby.
Saturday June 10
17.00: Surfcasting fishing competition (for details contact Juan on 616 315355).
22.00: Live music from Lati2s.
01.00: More music from DJ Mateo.
Sunday June 11
10.00: Classic car rally.
14.00: Free paella for all those present.
17.00: Flan-making contest!
18.00: Traditional “marro”-throwing contest!
18.30: Tug-of-war.
21.00: Locals compete to make the best traditional dish – come and try them and decide for yourself!
22.00: Live music from Los de la Juana.
Monday June 12
17.00: Special offer at fairground attractions: two for the price of one.
19.00: Cantacircus show.
22.00: Dance by the local Rosa academy.
23.00: Idem, a tribute act to Manolo García.
01.00: More music from DJ Ruby.
Tuesday June 13, the feast day of San Antonio
11.30: Holy Mass and First Communions.
12.00: Procession of the figure of San Antonio de Pádua.
21.00: Live music from Maribel Castillo.
23.00: Comedy from Carlos Luna.
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