Program of Festivities of La Cruz in Fuenmayor

Fuenmayor's main festivities with numerous events of all kinds. They are held from the eve of the Day of the Cross until the following Sunday, when the traditional Jira Campestre is held to close the festivities, where you can enjoy tastings, open-air dances, children's games and countless other activities....

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Festive Program 2022

Wednesday, September 14 - Day of the Cross

• 10:30 a.m. Free Hunting Tour with popular lunch. La Raposa Shooting Range
  Organizes: Society of Hunters "El Viso"
• 12:00 p.m. Solemn mass in the hermitage of Santo Cristo.
  Then, procession to the church, where the traditional ceremony of veneration of the relic of the Holy Cross will take place.
• 2:00 p.m. Vermouth session: Jotas Festival with "Voces Navarras" Plaza Félix Azpilicueta
• 5:45 p.m. Departure of the charanga "MAKOKI" from the door of the Town Hall towards the Plaza de Toros.
• 6:00 p.m. Bullfighting Show Bullfighting exhibition by two bullfighters, followed by an exhibition of jumpers with two of the best jumpers in Spain.
  During the celebration, raffles will be sold for the drawing of various prizes. The collection will go to the Spanish Association against Cancer.
  Admission: Adults €5 / Children up to 12 years €3
  Plaza de Toros (next to the institute)
• 6:00 p.m. Dramatized Routes (See attached poster)
• 8:15 p.m. Exit Plaza de Toros towards the promenade with the Charanga "MAKOKI"
• 8:30 p.m. Solidarity Tasting of Zapatilla Ham, "PEDALADAS SOLIDARIAS".
  In favor of the Spanish Association Against Cancer.
  Price €2. Threes Square
  Organize: Local Associations
• 9:00 p.m. "DIAMOND SHOW" Orchestra Plaza Fuente de La Uva
• 10:00 p.m. Bingo "Pedaladas Solidarias" for the benefit of the Spanish Association against Cancer.
• 10:30 p.m. Fireworks Castle "Piro musical"
  Pyrotechnics "Valecea" To see the show, it is recommended to do it in front of the institute's fence, at the height of the Plaza de Toros.
  Note: as long as the regulations of the Government of La Rioja allow them to be held.
• 1:00 a.m. Orchestra "DIAMOND SHOW"
  Grape Fountain Square.

Thursday, September 15 - Children's Day

• 11:00 a.m. Petanque Championship (Semifinals). Navajas Park Track
  Organizes: Association of the Third Age
• 2:00 p.m. Vermouth session with the musical group "AZABACHE"
  Felix Azpilicueta Square
• 6:00 p.m. Children's Ball Festival
  Free entrance
  Municipal Pediment
• 6:30 p.m. Children's Show "THE ADVENTURES OF CAROLINO". Town Hall Square
• 8:30 p.m. Gastronomic Tasting "Preñado con Chorizo".
  Price €2
  Threes Square
  Organized by: Peña Barcelonista de Fuenmayor
• 9:00 p.m. Afternoon session with "EXITO" Orchestra. La Uva Fountain Square
• 10:00 p.m. Super Fire Bull
  Tresses-Fountain of the Grape Square
• 1:00 a.m. Orchestra Show "EXITO"
  Grape Fountain Square

Friday, September 16 - Day of La Peña

• 11:00 a.m. Petanque Championship (Finals). Navajas Park track. Organizes: Association of the Third Age
• 11:00 a.m. at 2:00 p.m. Children's Park with inflatables and attractions. Threes Square.
• 11:00 a.m. at 2:00 p.m. Tourist Train that will travel the streets of the municipality.
  Departure: Town Hall Square
• 2:00 p.m. Vermouth session with "PAN CON CHILE". Felix Azpilicueta Square
• 3:00 p.m. Food Peña La Popular
  Registration and collection of free heifer invitations for Peñistas on Friday the 9th at 8:00 p.m. at 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday the 10th from 12:00 p.m. at 1:30 p.m. in the Town Hall.
  Price: Adult members €12 / children €9. Adult non-members €15 / children €12.
  Felix Azpilicueta Square
• 5:00 p.m. Afternoon with the charanga
  Felix Azpilicueta Square
• 5:00 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. Children's Park with inflatables and attractions.
  Threes Square
• 5:00 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. Tourist Train that will travel the streets of the municipality.
  Departure: Town Hall Square
• 5:45 p.m. Departure with the brass band "Los Marchosos" from the promenade to the Plaza de Toros.
• 6:00 p.m. Cow Soccer in the Plaza de Toros, followed by the release of heifers.
  Price: Adults €3 / Children €1 (up to 12 years).
  Free fans.
  Organizes: Peña La Popular
• 7:45 p.m. Departure with the charanga "Los Marchosos" from the bullring towards the promenade.
• 8:00 p.m. Porrón Lifting Contest
  Felix Azpilicueta Square
  Organizes: Peña La Popular
• 8:30 p.m. Tasting of Roasted Sausage.
  For the benefit of the Socialist Association of Fuenmayor.
  Price €2
  Threes Square
• 9:00 p.m. Musical show "MY BIG NIGHT". Felix Azpilicueta Square
• 9:30 p.m. HIPPIE Theme Night. Photocall and Photo Contest with costume
  Organizes: Peña La Popular
• 10:00 p.m. Bingo for the benefit of Peña La Popular. La Uva Fountain Square
• 10:30 p.m. Fireworks Show "Multi Punto". Shooting Fireworks from different points.
  Pyrotechnics "Valecea"
  Note: as long as the regulations of the Government of La Rioja allow them to be held.
• 1:00 a.m. Musical show "VERTIGO". La Uva Fountain Square

Saturday September 17

• Throughout the morning, the Red Cross collection, "Day of
  the flag".
• 10:00 a.m. Chalk painted on the ground
  Felix Azpilicueta Square
  Organizes: Antonio Sierra
• 11:30 a.m. TORTILLA CONTEST
  Registration and delivery of bases in the municipal offices until Tuesday the 13th at 2:00 p.m.
• 12:00 p.m. Dramatized Routes
  (See attached poster)
• 12:00 p.m. Children's Show "GOLJORIO MIX"
  Town Hall Square
• 2:00 p.m. Vermouth session with mariachis "MEXICAN ELEGANCE"
  Felix Azpilicuet Square
• 5:45 p.m. Departure of the charanga "MAKOKI" from the door of the
  City Hall towards the Plaza de Toros.
• 6:00 p.m. GRAND PRIX for local crews with different and
  lively tests.
  Registration and delivery of bases in the municipal offices until the 13th Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.: Maximum 6
  players per group. In case of exceeding the number
  of groups, a draw will be held to decide which groups
  participate, leaving the others on the waiting list.
  Raffle by the "QUINTOS 2005"
  Tickets: Adults €5 / Children up to 12 years €3
  Plaza de Toros (next to the institute)
• 8:15 p.m. Exit Plaza de Toros towards the promenade with the Charanga "MAKOKI".
• 8:30 p.m. Roast Pork Tasting by Carlos Ibarrondo
  Price €2
  Threes Square
• 9:00 p.m. Show orchestra "VULKANO SHOW"
  Grape Fountain Square
• 10:00 p.m. Bingo to benefit the "QUINTOS 2005"
  Grape Fountain Square
• 1:00 a.m. Super Fire Bull
  Tresses-Fountain of the Grape Square
• 1:15 a.m. Show orchestra Vulkano Show
  Grape Fountain Square
• 4:00 a.m. mobile disco
  Felix Azpilicueta Square

Sunday September 18

• 12:00 p.m. Parade with the charanga "MAKOKI".
• 12:30 p.m. Traditional country tour in Boca del Rio.
• 2:00 p.m. Vermouth session "BRUNO and LORENA". Felix Azpilicueta Square
• 3:00 p.m. Popular food of the Jira. The gastronomic associations, with the help of the rest of the associations, prepare the traditional ranch or stew that will be served in the charanga area. Vouchers for the meal, at a price of €5, will be purchased at the municipal offices, before Monday, September 12.
• 6:00 p.m. Return of the Campestre Tour
• 7:00 p.m. release of heifers
  Free entrance.
  Plaza de Toros (next to the institute)
• 8:45 p.m. Departure from the Plaza de Toros with the Charanga "MAKOKI" to the promenade.
• 10:00 p.m. Burning of Cuba with firing of fireworks
  Threes Square.
  Organizes: Peña "La Popular"