The Feria y Fiestas del Rosario, held annually in Fuengirola, starts on Thursday 6th October 2011 and runs until Wednesday 12th October, 2011.
The fairground opens each day of the Feria. It is situated mainly on the grounds where the market is normally held on Tuesdays between Fuengirola and Los Boliches, (the weekly market will not take place on Tuesday 11th October).
There are many interesting events held over the 7 days for all age groups and tastes and we have listed below some of the highlights which have been supplied to us and are correct, as far as we know, at this time. There is an attractive brochure with all the full information (in Spanish and partial English) which is available from the Tourist Office situated in Fuengirola (very near to the indoor market).
Of particular interest to families with children, is the fact that Monday 10th October is ‘Children’s Day’ and the funfair for the children has a 50% discount at the fairground.
Thursday 6th October
From 8pm onwards – Novena Mass in honour of the virgin ‘Virgen del Rosario Coranada’
Opening Speech (Palacio de la Paz)
Lighting ceremony of the fairground
Performance by the Municipal Group of Coros y Danzas de Fuengirola.
(Free admission)
Friday 7th October (Today is a local holiday in Fuengirola)
From 10.30am onwards – Flamenca Mass
Procession of the Virgin , Nuestra Señora del Rosario Coronada
Evening Extraordinary performance by Hombres G (Paid admission)
Saturday 8th October
12pm – 35th Horse Taming Competition
At the Fuengirola Bullring (Free admission)
5pm – 12th Equestrian Parade Virgen del Rosario 2011
10pm – 1st Music Festival for the Youth Feria del Rosario
Palace de la Paz (Free admission)
Sunday 9th October
5.30pm – Extraordinary Bullfighting
At the Bullring (Paid admission)
10pm – 1st Music Festival for the Youth Feria del Rosario
Palace de la Paz (Free admission)
Monday 10th October
Children’s Day:
The funfair for the children has a 50% discount at the fairground.
6pm – Fantastic Children’s Party for small children
Palace de la Paz (Free admission)
10pm – 1st Music Festival for the Youth Feria del Rosario
Palace de la Paz (Free admission)
Tuesday 11th October
10.30pm – Stellar performance – 8 Estrellas Tiene la Copla
Palace de la Paz (Paid admission)
Wednesday 12th October (Public Holiday today)
11am – Baturra Mass to be held at Ntra. Sara. del Carmen Church.
6pm – Funny bull performance El Bombero Torero
At the Bullring, Plaza del Toros (Paid admission)
