Program of Sanlúcar la Mayor Fair

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 11th May to 14th May
Place: Sanlúcar la Mayor (Sevilla)

Declared of Touristic Interest in Andalusia, it is one of the most rooted and traditional fairs in Seville. With dances, music, folklore, colorful booths, exquisite cuisine and good wine. It is held two weeks after the Seville Fair.

Program of Sanlúcar la Mayor Fair

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Programme of the Sanlúcar la Mayor Fair 2023

Thursday, 11th May

  • 13:30 hours, INAUGURATION OF THE SANLÚCAR LA MAYOR FAIR.
  • Musical entertainment and parades before and after the opening by the local Nuestra Señora del Rosario Band.
  • Caseta Municipal, in the afternoon session, performance by the magnificent sevillanas group "Menta y Romero".
  • Caseta Municipal, in the evening session, performance by the musical group "Decibelios".

Friday, 12th May

  • 14:00 hours, traditional Competition for the Best Decorated Booths of the Fair, with three prizes for the three best decorated booths.
  • Caseta Municipal, performance by the great artist "María Carrasco".
  • Municipal Stalls, in the evening session, performance by the musical group "Decibelios".

Saturday, 13th May

  • 12:30 p.m. Fair Horse Riders Competition. Collection of entries at the Municipal Stand.
  • From 2:30 p.m. onwards, Trophies will be awarded.
  • In the afternoon session and in the Municipal Hut, performance by the "Elegidos" Orchestra.
  • In the evening session in the Municipal Hut, performance by the music group "Decibelios".

Sunday, 14th May

  • from 13:30 hours, children's performance.
  • Caseta Municipal, in the evening session, performance by the musical group "Decibelios".
  • 00:00 hours (early Monday morning), grand finale of the fiestas with a magnificent fireworks display which can be seen from the fairgrounds.

Admission to all the performances will be completely free.

The Caseta Municipal will have a catering service throughout the fair for all visitors.

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