Program of Chestnut Festival in Pujerra

Year 2022

It celebrates: From 3rd November to 5th November
Place: Pujerra (Málaga)

Dance and enjoy the music at the Chestnut Festival in Pujerra while tasting the dishes made with chestnuts, you won't believe how tasty they are!

Program of Chestnut Festival in Pujerra

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Programme of the Chestnut Festival in Pujerra 2022

Saturday 29th October

  • 08:00 h: Launching of rockets announcing the beginning of the Virgen de Fátima Chestnut Festival 2022.
  • 09:00 h: Parade by the charanga "Llena que nos vamos".
  • 10:00 h: Opening of the Chestnut Museum
  • 12:00 h: Presentation of events by Modesto Barragán Ríos
  • 12:30 h: Opening speech by Francisco Calvente Sibajas accompanied by Miguel Ángel Salas on the piano.
  • 14:00 h: Presentation of the "Chestnut of the Year" award to María Gámez Gámez, Director General of the Civil Guard and Rosario Mena Mateos, businesswoman from Pujerra.
  • 15:00 h: Daytime fair enlivened by the "Trío Rompeolas" - "Grupo Lerele".
  • 16:00 h: Traditional "Tostón de Castañas" (chestnut roast) accompanied by anisette and mistela (sweet wine).
  • 17:00 h: Delicatessen tasting of products made with chestnuts in the Plaza de la Iglesia.
  • 00:00 h: Night fair enlivened by the orchestra "Crucero".

Sunday 30 October

  • 08:00 h: Launching of rockets announcing the beginning of the Virgen de Fátima Chestnut Festival 2022.
  • 09:30 h: Parade with the performance of the Panda de Verdiales de Parauta.
  • 11:00 h: Holy Mass in honour of the Virgen de Fátima, patron saint of Pujerra.
  • 12:30 h: Procession accompanied by the Pujerra Band.
  • 15:00 h: Daytime Fair enlivened by "Trío Rompeolas" and "Orquesta Latidos".
  • 16:00 h: Traditional chestnut roast accompanied by anisette and mistela (sweet wine).
  • 17:00 h: Chocolatada, churros and end of the festival.

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