Program of Patron Saint Festivities of Mejorada del Campo

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 15th September to 19th September

Place: Mejorada del Campo (Madrid)

Festivals honoring the Virgin of Sorrows. The proclamation kicks off the festivities, followed by four days of bull runs and bullfighting events. Two weeks of sports competitions lead to the crowning of local champions. Concerts, dances, and fun for all ages.

Program of Patron Saint Festivities of Mejorada del Campo

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Program of Patronal Festivities of Mejorada del Campo 2023

Friday the 15th

7:00 p.m. Twirling and Majorettes New Beat Club Parade.
7:30 p.m. Charanga Los de la Cruz performance.
7:45 p.m. Festival Proclamation. Brothers Félix and Manuel Lorente.
8:30 p.m. Floral offering in honor of the Virgin of Angustias.
11:00 p.m. LA MISIÓN Orchestra Concert. Fairgrounds.
VIOLET POINT at the Fairgrounds, from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Saturday 16

11:00 a.m. Popular bull run. EL CUBO Livestock.
12:30 p.m. Porridge Tasting courtesy of the El Camino Women's Association. And then Lemonade courtesy of the Retiree Home Association for the Elderly. Spain Square.
1:30 p.m. Vermouth Dance. Spain Square.
5:00 p.m. Inflatables and children's attractions. Tracks by Miguel Hernández.
6:00 p.m. "Petronila" children's theater, in Vallejo Park.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Inclusive parties. The music on the attractions will be turned off.
6:00 p.m. Novillada Picada in the Bullring. 4 steers from the EL CUBO Livestock for the bullfighters Borja Ximelis and Fuentes Bocanegra.
9:30 p.m. FÉLIX KLEIN Concert. With big surprises. Fairgrounds.
0.00 a.m. Great Fireworks Castle. Old soccer field.
12:30 a.m. MANDRAGORA Orchestra Concert. Fairgrounds.
VIOLET POINT at the Fairgrounds, from 9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.

Sunday 17

11:00 a.m. Popular bull run of the LA CAMPANA Livestock. And then Children's Running of the Bulls.
12:30 p.m. La Pringá Mejoreña (ratato with egg) Sponsors Sustainable Landscapes. And then Lemonade courtesy of the Seniors Association. Spain Square.
1:30 p.m. Vermouth Dance. Spain Square.
5:00 p.m. Inflatables and children's attractions. Tracks by Miguel Hernández.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Inclusive parties. The music on the attractions will be turned off.
6:00 p.m. Cutting Contest in the Bullring. LA CAMPANA Livestock. General admission 8 euros.
8:30 p.m. Procession in honor of the Virgin of Angustias. From the Church to the Hermitage.
10:30 p.m. MALAYSIA Orchestra Concert. Spain Square.

Monday 18

11:00 a.m. Popular bull run. ZALDUENDO Livestock.
1:30 p.m. Vermouth Dance. Spain Square.
2:00 p.m. Lemonade courtesy of Peña El Acople. Spain Square.
5:00 p.m. Inflatables and children's attractions. Tracks by Miguel Hernández.
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Inclusive parties. The music on the attractions will be turned off.
6:00 p.m. Novillada Picada in the Bullring. 4 steers from the ZALDUENDO Livestock for the bullfighters Diego Peseiro and José Rojo.
6:30 p.m. Children's Day at the Fairgrounds. Mechanical attractions will have a discount of up to 50% off the price.
10:30 p.m. CANNON Orchestra Concert. Spain Square.

Tuesday 19

11:00 a.m. Popular bull run. EL RETAMAR Livestock.
1:30 p.m. Vermouth Dance. Spain Square.
2:00 p.m. Red wine and Tapa, courtesy of the Peña Taurina El Albero. Spain Square.
6:00 p.m. Inflatables and children's attractions. Tracks by Miguel Hernández.
6:00 p.m. Novillada Picada in the Bullring. 4 steers from the EL RETAMAR Livestock for the bullfighters Víctor Cerrato and Alejandro Cano.
6:30 p.m. Children's Day at the Fairgrounds. Mechanical attractions will have a discount of up to 50% off the price.

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