Saturday 4 July 2015

Estepona Fair and Major Festivals 2015

If you are going to be in Estepona between the 7 and the 12 of July, you cannot miss its famous "Feria Grande" (Fair and Major Festivals).




During this week, working life in Estepona is completely stopped as a high percentage of the population throws himself to celebrate his Fair. During the day there are numerous open bars, there are lots of colour on the streets where residents and visitors gather to enjoy manzanilla wine, music and dancing.





But the main attractions will be located at the recinto ferial (on the outskirts of the town). There is a traditional amusement park with lots of rides, things to win and music all day for all ages to enjoy. 

This year stands out installation of a wheel that exceed 30 meters, and it will become one of the most interesting for the public.






Sociocultural Councilman area, Blas Ruzafa, explained that the event will start on Tuesday, at 21.00, with the opening speech of the painter from Malaga Antonio Montiel, renowned for the portraits he has done of such outstanding figures as Queen Sofia, Fidel Castro or the Queen of England.


Here you can find this year highlights:

Tuesday, July 7

19:00: A Parade of Giants in the city center will announce the start of the Fair and Major Festivals of Estepona, departing from the College Victor Serna.

A fireworks show will announce the beginning of the Fair and Major Festivals of Estepona.




00:00: Opening of the Real de la Feria and Amusement Park, with the traditional ribbon cutting by authorities, raising of flags and opening of the Caseta Municipal, accompanied by the Municipal Band of Estepona.




00:30: CRUISE Orchestra perform every night at the Caseta Municipal.





Wednesday, July 8

12:30: Opening of the "Feria de dia" at the fairgrounds. (Every day from 12:30 till 18:00 aprox.) dance, party, drinks and more party.  




NOTE: This day will be dedicated to children, and all the attractions will have a 50% discount. (attractions normally start circa 19:00hs)




Thursday, July 9

21:30: Performance Group "Ballroom Dancing, Cabaret and Eastern Dance" of the Department of Culture, led by Mariví Rodriguez, and the Group of "Modern and Contemporary Dance" Claudia Ramirez Rodriguez.




Friday, July 10


21:30: Performance Group "Classic-Spanish Dance and Flamenco" of the Department of Culture, directed by Lourdes Barrientos.

00:30: Great festival of Sevillanas with "CANTORES of HISPALIS". Free entrance.



Saturday, July 11 

20:30: GRAND PARADE at the fairgrounds. A procession of carriages will carry the Queens and Ladies of the Fair. 




00:30: Concert by MELODY. Free entrance.


Sunday, July 12

19:30: Bullfight for the Fair and Major Festivals 2015 at the bullring. The bullfighters Francisco Rivera "PAQUIRRI", Cayetano Rivera and Javier Jiménez will cope 6 Bulls of the MURUBE lifestock.





Visitors are always welcome!!

How to get to the Feria: The "recinto ferial" is at the end of Juan Carlos I avenue. There is a big parking area near the theatre.  

GPS: 36.431478, -5.159535



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