Program of Patron saint festivities of San Juan in Fuenmayor

Year 2023

It celebrates: From 23rd June to 25th June

Place: Fuenmayor (Rioja, La)

Festival dedicated to the patron saint San Juan. Taste the local wine and enjoy the hospitality and coolness of the wineries. Free zurracapote will be offered at Plaza Azpilicueta. Strolls through the town with traditional music. Informal celebration of 'wine, snacks, and casual attire'.

Program of Patron saint festivities of San Juan in Fuenmayor

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Program of the San Juan Festivities in Fuenmayor 2023

Friday, June 23rd

The Rocket

14:00 - Lunch by the Youth Association "Los de Fuchu."Followed by DJ entertainment.
19:00 - Peña gathering at the Town Square. Wear the "La Popular" Peña shirt and let the party begin!
19:30 - THE ROCKET. Rocket launch marking the start of the festivities, accompanied by the lively music of CHARANGA MAKOKI and the Comparsa de Cabezudos.
Rioja wine will be served.
21:00 - "WELCOME BAND" show orchestra. Fuente de la Uva Square.
22:00 - POPULAR BINGO. Benefiting the "La Popular" Peña. Fuente de la Uva Square.
At the end of the evening, there will be a GRAND TORO DE FUEGO (bull-shaped fireworks display).
01:00 - "WELCOME BAND" show orchestra. Fuente de la Uva Square.
After the night session of the verbenas, there will be the TRADITIONAL VUELTA AL PUEBLO (village tour) with CHARANGA MAKOKI.

Saturday, June 24th

Day of the Patron Saint San Juan

10:00 - HUNTING ROUTE with a popular lunch by Sociedad Deportiva EL VISO. LA RAPOSA shooting range.
12:30 - Mass in honor of our Patron Saint San Juan. Parish Church.
13:00 - Ham Sandwich tasting. AMPAS Educational Centers. Price: €2 (maximum of two servings per person).
14:00 - Musical "VOCES RIBERAS" Jotas vermouth. Félix Azpilicueta Square.
17:30 - MUS Championship. Youth Association "Los de Fuchu." Town Square.
18:30 - Pelota Festival "I TORNEO SAN JUAN". Exhibition matches of the first category. Final Tournament 41/2 mano a mano. Polideportivo Frontón. Free entry.
19:30 - GAVILLAS THROWING COMPETITION. Tresses Square. Organized by the Fuenmayor Barcelonista Peña.
20:30 - Musical show "TRIO TAL CUAL". Félix Azpilicueta Square.
22:00 - POPULAR BINGO. Benefiting the "Quintos del 200." Félix Azpilicueta Square.
01:00 - 04:00 - Night session with the attraction orchestra "VERTIGO." Fuente de la Uva Square.

Sunday, June 25th

"Ranchos" Day

11:00 - PETANCA CHAMPIONSHIP. Third Age Association. Navajas Park court.
11:00 - III RANCHOS CONTEST. Félix Azpilicueta Square.
12:00 - Theatrical Routes.
12:00 - Water Party. Bring your swimsuit and enjoy... Tresses Square.
13:30 - Porrón Contest. "La Popular" Peña. Félix Azpilicueta Square (opposite the zurracapote booth).
13:30 - Itinerant music group "LA CUADRILLA DE LA TIA."
15:00 - III RANCHOS CONTEST. Tasting of the Ranchos by the jury.
Followed by the award ceremony (See contest rules). Félix Azpilicueta Square.
17:00 - Afternoon session with DJ A.L. Félix Azpilicueta Square.
20:00 - Musical show "BAILANDO CON EL CALVO" (Dancing with the Bald Guy). Félix Azpilicueta Square.
At the end, there will be a grand fireworks display at Tresses Square to conclude the festivities.

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