2012 Fuerteventura Calendar

[Ronnietheblue]

Captain,just wondering if you know if after the tragic events of last year if the Manjanicho carnival is going ahead.we know a few people who were affected and would guess that the anniversary will fall around when we are next out (sept .Dont want to embarrass ourselves by not showing due respect. Thanks

[Captain Sensible]

I would have thought that I'd go ahead.  There'll probably be a Rembrance service incorporated into the Fiesta.

I'll post on here if I find out anything.

[Ronnietheblue]

Thanks Captain, Brilliant as always

[Captain Sensible]

A public holiday in Corralejo and the La Oliva area tomorrow - it's the religiuos day for the Fiesta de Ntra. Snra. del Carmen.

They'll be taking to the sea in all kinds of boats in the afternoon, after the religious parade.

[Captain Sensible]

The Moscow Ballet perform Sleeping Beauty at the Puerto del Rosario Auditorium on Friday 20 July.  Tickets are 35 euros.

[Captain Sensible]

There's a Music..Chill Out event on the main beach in Caleta de Fuste on Friday 27 July.

It starts at 6.30pm with live music, dancing and a DJ.  There are free mojitos from 6.30 - 8.30pm.

[Captain Sensible]

There's a variety of different events on in Caleta de Fuste on Saturday 28 July 2012.

At the Plaza, there are children's activities from 10 - 12; and an exhibition of motorbikes from 12 - 7pm.

At the Atlantico Commercial Center there is an ehhibition of tuning cars from 12 - 5pm, and dancing groups from 12 - 8pm.

There is a spinning class next to the Geranios Hotel from 10-11am.

At the El Castillo Shopping Centre there is an exhibition of vintage cars from 12- 5pm; and a fashion show from 8-9pm.

On the beach there are beach games from 10 - 12; and a water and foam party, and a DJ, from 3.30 - 5.30pm.

All free events!

[Captain Sensible]

A Summer Party is being held at the Atlantico Commercial Center in Caleta de Fuste (the beach side) from 9.30pm.

A free event featuring Las Salvapantallas (international hits), a Queen tribute, Grupo Bomba and 2 DJ's.

[Captain Sensible]

There's a 4x4 Trials event in Tiscamanita on 5 August 2012, as part of the San Marcos Fiesta in the village.  It starts at 11.30am.

[Captain Sensible]

There are local Fiestas this week in La Matilla, El Roque and Triquivijiate.

[Captain Sensible]

There are a lot of local Fiestas on this week.

Wednesday 15 August is a Public Holiday to celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary.  Banks and public buildings will be closed, as will be Mercadona.  Other shops will be open.

[kevc00l]

captain make sure the pubs are open on the 15th!!!! if i get there n there all closed world war 3 will break out!!!!!

[Captain Sensible]

The Buen Viaje Fiesta is still on in El Cotillo.

There's an all night Verbena tonight, and also on Friday night.

[Captain Sensible]

Tomorrow morning (Friday 31 August) from 09.00 – 14.00 in the public plaza in front of the Hotel Barceló, in Caleta de Fuste, there will be a small charity market that is being held by a local association, Asociación Majorera Humanitaria Cultural (MAHUCU). The money they raise will go to local families with children who have problems & special needs.

[Captain Sensible]

There are Fiesta events on this week in Antigua.  The main events will be on Friday and Saturday night, with the religious day being on Sunday 8th.

[Captain Sensible]

Just a reminder that Friday 14 September is a Public Holiday on Fuerteventura to celebrate the patron saint of the island, Ntra. Snra. de La Peña.

Schools, public buildings etc will be closed.

[Captain Sensible]

It's the Rosario Fiesta in Puerto del Rosario at the moment.

Events are on every night, usually at the Recinto Ferial where there is also a funfair.

[Captain Sensible]

The Fiesta continues in Puerto.

Cheap fair rides tonight from 6pm - 2 euros for adults and 1 euro for children.

[Captain Sensible]

Caleta's Fiesta to celebrate the local patron saint - Ntra. Sra. de la Peña del Mar is on from 11 - 14 October 2012.

The main events are:

Thursday 11 October

21.00     Opening ceremony of the 2012 Fishing tournament at the marquee in the harbour.

Friday 12 October

09.00     Start of the Deep Sea Fishing Tournament
10.30     Start of the VII Open Golf Tournament at the Las Salinas course
17.00     Boats return from the fishing competition at the harbour
18.30     Parade through the streets of Caleta with the Mafasca Steel Band.  It starts opposite the                Pan Tarajal bakery and goes round Caleta and up to the marquee by the main bus stop                at the Recinto Ferial.
19.30     Childrens and Musical Show performed by Thomas Cook's Animatioon teams
22.00     Live music in the Marquee at the Recinto Ferial with Vinnie & Paul, 5 Senses Band,                      tributes and music from Fito and Fitipaldis and Th Fuleke Band

Saturday 13 October

08.00     2nd day of the VII Open Golf at the Fuerteventura Golf Club
09.00     2nd day of the Deep Sea Fishing Tournament
10.00     1st rowing race on the sea near the harbour
11.30     Children's party with bouncy castles, workshops and music, with Jiribillia, on the main                beach in Caleta
13.00     Foam Party for children on the main beach in Caleta
17.00     Fishing boats return to the harbour
18.00     Awards Ceremony in the marquee at the harbour, followed bya performance from the                group  La Taifa
20.00     Awards ceremony for the Golf Tournament at the Fuerteventura Gran Casino
24.00     Late night dancing and party with Grupo Bomba and Orchestra El Combo Dominican                  from Gran Canaria
24.15     Firework Display

Sunday 14 October

10.00     Eucharist religious procession and service in the marquee at the harbour
11.00     Children's Fishing Competition in the harbour.  Meet at the marquee.
11.30     Local Folk Dancing and performances at the marquee in the harbour.
13.00     The end of the children's fishing competition, followed by prize giving.
14.00     Lunch time!  Food for all participants and organizers.

[SheilaW]

Am I right in thinking it's the Lobos to Corralejo swim tomorrow? If so, do you know when we ought to be there to have any chance of seeing anything of what's going on?

[Captain Sensible]

Sorry Sheila, I missed the above post last week.  Did you see the swimmers?  My friends's daughter came 1st in the Ladies race.

[SheilaW]

Sorry Sheila, I missed the above post last week.  Did you see the swimmers?  My friends's daughter came 1st in the Ladies race.

Not to worry, we did catch it, thanks. We went first for an Irish breakfast at Poitin Stil, then back to the bar just by the finish line.

Actually, the best bit was before any of the swimmers arrived: I think the tide was unseasonally high as first of all the inflatable archway (the finish) started to wobble, then it fell flat in the water as the organisers dived for the computers, cables, sound system, monitors... before they got wet. In the end, the inflatable was abandoned and removed moments before the first (male) swimmers arrived. Great fun!

We didn't actually see too much of the finish as we were sitting, and everyone came and stood in front of us!   Still, the ambiance was great. I met the woman who came last this morning.

[Captain Sensible]

Thursday 1 November is a public holiday to celebrate All Souls Day.

8 - 11 November is the International Kite Festival on the dunes.

[Captain Sensible]

There are two public holidays this week on Fuerteventura. Thursday 6 December celebrates Constitution Day and Saturday 8 December celebrates the Immaculate Conception.

[SheilaW]

Is anything likely to happen? "Constitution Day" sounds like a national holiday, similar to 14th July in France (the "storming of the Bastille" day). Are there festivities planned or is it just another excuse for workers to down tools?

[Captain Sensible]

No celebrations, Sheila.  Just a down tools day .   Schools take the 7th of December off as well ( it's called the Day of the Student)to make a long holiday!

[Captain Sensible]

There's a Christmas Market in the Plaza in Caleta de Fuste on Sunday 23 December 16.00 - 21.00.

Santa will be there plus Disney characters. Free bouncy castles. Plus live music and Christmas Music.