Program of Festivals of San Esteban in Arguedas

Year 2022

It celebrates: From 5th August to 13th August
Place: Arguedas (Navarra)

Popular festivities with running of the bulls and shows of brave cattle. Famous running of the bulls through the ESTRECHO. Concerts and dance sessions with good orchestras. Come and join us. Once with us you will be able also to visit in park of the nature SENDA VIVA and BÁRDENAS. In Arguedas nobody is a stranger.

Program of Festivals of San Esteban in Arguedas

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Festive Program

Pre Festivities

Thursday 4 August

  • 21:30 - Square of Los Fueros. Concert: Band of Music Castildetierra
    "The Soundtrack of the Fiestas".

Friday 5th August

  • 18:30 - Virgen del Yugo Pensioners Club.
    Snack and live music (only for members)

Friday 5th August

  • 22:30 - Los Fueros Square. Concert: Puro Relajo

Saturday 6th August - El Cohete

  • 10:00 Musical atmosphere in the Plaza de Los Fueros.
  • 12:00 From the balcony of the Town Hall, firing of the rocket announcing the festivities, followed by Charanga through the streets.
  • 19:00 and until 20:30h. Concert by the Ingenio Orchestra in the Plaza de Los Fueros.
    Los Fueros.
  • 20:30 Solemn Salve in honor of San Esteban which will be attended by the M.I. City Council,
    with departure from the Town Hall, accompanied by the Castildetierra Music Band. During the Salve there will be a floral offering to the Virgen del Yugo by all those neighbors and visitors who wish to participate. At the exit, the Riau-Riau will be intoned.
  • 00:00 and until 01:00h. Concert in the Plaza de Los Fueros with the Ingenio Orchestra.
  • 01:00 and until 04:00h. Disco-Mobile in the Plaza La Noria.
  • 01:30 and until 04:00h. Dancing in the Plaza de Los Fueros with the Ingenio Orchestra.

Sunday 7 August - San Esteban

  • 11:30 am Solemn Procession accompanied by the Comparsa de Gigantes and the Castildetierra Music Band, followed by the celebration of the Holy Mass in honor of San Esteban. Next, civic Procession up to the Town hall, followed of the interpretation of the Hymn of Navarre for the Municipal Band of Music Castildetierra and to finalize, dance of the Comparsa de Gigantes de Arguedas in the Real Street and later Round of The Giants for the streets.
  • 17:00 To 18:30h. Coffee Concert in the Plaza de Los Fueros with the New Era Orchestra.
  • 19:00 First Encierro of heifers for the Strait with the cattle ranch of Alfredo Íñiguez Moncayola of Arguedas and next, Heifers in the Bullring until 20:30h., followed Encierro of past.
  • 20:45 Charanga, Round of giants and cabezudos and bullfighting simulated of Toricos.
  • 21:15 Regional Dances with the Workshop of Dances of Arguedas, in the San Miguel Street.
  • 00:00 And until 01:00h. Concert in the Plaza de Los Fueros in charge of the New Era Orchestra.
  • 01:30 And until 04:00h. Music and dancing in the Plaza de Los Fueros with the Orquesta Nueva Era.

Monday, August 8th

  • 07:00 Alegres Dianas.
  • 08:00 Encierro of heifers for the Strait with the cattle ranch of Victor Ustárroz of Arguedas, followed of Heifers in the Bullring until 09:00h. of the morning. Later, popular Lunch enlivened by the charanga.
  • 12:00 Infantile spectacle of Ponies in the Bullring.
  • 16:30 and until 17:30h. Concert in the Plaza de Los Fueros with the Dolche Orchestra.
  • 18:00 Encierro de reses bravas by the Strait with the cattle ranch of Victor Ustárroz of Arguedas, followed by Cows in the Bullring until 20:30h.
  • 20:30h. From 19:00h., cows in the Calle Real until 20:30h., to finish with final Encierro.
  • 18:30 Tribute to David Morella in the Plaza de Toros.
  • 20:45 Charanga, round of giants and big-heads and simulated running of the bulls.
  • 21:15 Regional Dances with the Taller de Danzas de Arguedas, in San Miguel Street.
  • 23:30 And until 00:30h. Concert in the Plaza de Los Fueros with the Orchestra Dolche.
  • 01:00 And until 02:00h. of the dawn, Heifers in the Bullring with the cattle ranch Victor Ustárroz of Arguedas.
  • 02:00 and until 04:00h. Dancing in the Plaza de Los Fueros with the Orchestra Dolche.

Tuesday 9 of August - Day of the Woman

  • 11:45 Concentration of women in the door of the church.
  • 12:00 Great Water Slide and Foam Party in Calle Real.
  • 12:30 Floral offering to the Virgen del Yugo, followed by Charanga through the streets.
  • 13:00 Launching of the rocket from the balcony of the Town Hall.
  • 14:30 Lunch for women in the Plaza de Los Fueros.
  • 16:00 and until 17:30h. Concert in the Plaza de Los Fueros with the Vendetta Show Orchestra.
  • 18:00 Encierro de reses bravas by the Strait with the livestock of Santos Zapatería de Valtierra, followed by Cows in the Plaza de Toros until 20:30h. 
  • From 19:00h., cows in the Calle Real until 20:30h., ending with the final Running of the Bulls.
  • 20:45 Charanga, round of giants and big-heads and simulated running of the bulls.
  • 21:15 Regional Dances with the Workshop of Dances of Arguedas, in San Miguel Street.
  • 23:00 6º Tournament of Soccer-Plaza for boys and girls from 12 to 18 years in the Bullring. Organized by: Forum of Encounter. For partners/as. Registration: Cíber.
  • 00:00 and until 01:00h. Concert in the Plaza de Los Fueros with the Vendetta Show Orchestra.
  • 01:30 and until 04:00h. Dancing in the Plaza de Los Fueros with the Vendetta Show Orchestra.

Wednesday 10 of August - Day of the Peñas

  • 12:30 Trashumancia infantile for the Real Street.
  • 14:30 Lunch in the Square of the Fueros for the peñas, from 16 years and
    adults. Tickets must be paid in advance.
  • 16:00 and until 17:30h. Concert by Bruno and Lorena, in Plaza de Los Fueros.
  • 17:30 Subidica of the Peñas up to the Estrecho with the Charanga.
  • 18:00 Encierro de reses bravas by the Strait with the cattle ranch of Alfredo Íñiguez Delmas of Arguedas, followed by Cows in the Bullring until 20:30h. From 19:00h., cows in the Calle Real until 20:30h., to finish with final Encierro.
  • 20:00 and until 21:00h. Ronda through the bars with Mariachi Los Tenampas.
  • 20:45 Charanga, Round of giants and big-heads and simulated running of the bulls.
  • 21:15 Regional Dances with the Taller de Danzas de Arguedas, in San Miguel Street.
  • 21:30 To 00:30h. DJ Fernando Vela in the Plaza de la Noria.
  • 23:30 And until 01:00h. Performance by Mariachi Los Tenampas, in Plaza de Los Fueros.
  • 01:00 a.m. and until 02:00 a.m. in the early morning, bullfighting in the Plaza de Toros with the cattle ranch of Alfredo Íñiguez Delmas de Arguedas.
  • 02:00 and until 05:0Oh. DJ Carlos Pérez at the Plaza La Noria.

Thursday, August 11 - Children's Day

  • 11:30 Civic Procession from the City council with the pupils of 6º course, representatives of associations and the M.I. City council of Arguedas, accompanied of the Band of Music Castildetierra and the Comparsa de Gigantes de Arguedas.
  • 11:45 Beginning of the religious act in San Esteban's Parish. Appointment of the honorary member of the Brotherhood of San Esteban Chiqui.
  • 12:00 Procession with the image of San Esteban Chiqui with exit from the parish, Barrio Nuevo Street and Real Street to finish in the parish. Then, Imposition of the Sodality's handkerchiefs to the boys and girls born in 2021.
  • 13:00 Hawaiian themed party for the kids in the Plaza del Tinglao.
  • 16:30 and until 17:30h. Concert by Orquesta Nueva Etapa at Plaza de los Fueros.
  • 18:00 Encierro de reses bravas by the Estrecho with the Hermanos Magallón de Fustiñana cattle ranch, followed by Cows in the Bullring until 20:30h. 
    From 19:00h., cows in the Calle Real until 20:30h., to finish with the final Running of the Bulls.
  • 20:45 Charanga, Round of giants and big-heads and special simulated running of the bulls from the Estrecho.
  • 21:00 Round of Piperos with the Charanga El Cachondeo from the Plaza El Tinglao.
  • 21:00 Snack dinner in Calle Real for parents, children and children after payment of ticket. In charge of the Brotherhood of San Esteban Chiqui.
  • 21:15 Regional Dances with the Workshop of Dances of Arguedas, in the San Miguel Street.
  • 22:15 Animation for the infantile public in Real Street. Organized by: C. San Esteban Chiqui.
  • 00:00 And until 01:00h. Concert by Orquesta Nueva Etapa in Pza. de los Fueros.
  • 01:30 and until 04:00h. Dancing with the Orquesta Nueva Etapa in Pza. de los Fueros.

Friday August 12 - Day of the Elderly and the Popular Dinner

  • 12:30 Mass for our elders with the assistance of the M.I. City Council to the religious celebration.
  • 13:30 Lunch for our elders in the Casino Recreativo.
  • 16:30 To 17:30h. Coffee-concert in the Plaza de Los Fueros with the Orchestra En Esenzia.
  • 18:00 Encierro de reses bravas by the Strait with the livestock of José Arriazu and sons of Ablitas, followed by Cows in the Plaza de Toros until 20:30h.
  • From 19:00h., cows in the Calle Real until 20:30h., to finish with the final Running of the Bulls.
  • 20:45 Charanga, round of giants and big-heads and simulated running of the bulls.
  • 21:15 Regional Dances with the Workshop of Dances of Arguedas, in the San Miguel Street.
  • 22:00 Popular Dinner in the Plaza de Los Fueros, previous payment.
  • 00:00 To 01:00h. Concert in the Plaza de Los Fueros with the Orchestra En Esenzia.
  • 01:30 And until 04:00h. Dancing in the Plaza de Los Fueros with the Orchestra En Esenzia.

Saturday, August 13th

  • 07:00 Alegres Dianas.
  • 08:00 Encierro of heifers for the Strait with the cattle ranch of S.A.T. Brothers Ustárroz of Arguedas, followed of Heifers in the Bullring until 09:00h. of the morning. Later, popular Lunch enlivened by the charanga.
  • 16:30 And until 17:30h. Coffee-concert in the Plaza de Los Fueros with the London Orchestra.
  • 18:00 Encierro of bulls by the Strait with the Cattle ranch of S.A.T. Hermanos Ustárroz de Arguedas, followed by Cows in the Bullring until 20:30h. From 19:00h., cows in the Calle Real until 20:30h., to finish with final Encierro.
  • 20:45 Charanga, round of giants and big-heads and simulated running of the bulls.
  • 21:00 to 23:00h. Disco Music-Truck in the Plaza de la Noria.
  • 21:15 Regional Dances with the Workshop of Dances of Arguedas, in the San Miguel Street.
  • 22:00 Youth Neon Party, DJ, photocall and workshops in San Miguel Street.
  • 00:00 To 01:00h. Concert with the London Orchestra in the Plaza de Los Fueros.
  • 01:00 To 04:00h. Disco Music-Truck in the Plaza de la Noria.
  • 01:30 To 04:00h. Dance with the Orchestra London in the Plaza de Los Fueros.

Sunday, August 14 - Pobre de mí

  • 07:00 Alegres Dianas.
  • 08:00 Encierro de reses bravas by the Strait with the cattle ranch of Alfredo Íñiguez Delmas of Arguedas, followed of Heifers in the Bullring until 09:00h.
  • 11:00 and until 14:00h. Great Children's Park in the Calle Real.
  • 12:30 To 14:00h. Round of Jacks by the Bars, in charge of the School of Valtierra Jacks.
  • 16:30 And until 17:30h. Coffee-concert in Plaza de Los Fueros with the Éxito Orchestra.
  • 18:00 Encierro de reses bravas by the Strait with the cattle ranch Alfredo Íñiguez Delmas of Arguedas, followed by Cows in the Bullring until 20:30h.
  • From 19:00h., cows in the Calle Real until 20:30h., to finish with final Encierro.
  • 20:45 Charanga, round of giants and big-heads and simulated running of the bulls. At the end, Farewell of the Giants by the children in the Portal of the Town Hall.
  • 21:15 Regional Dances with the Workshop of Dances of Arguedas, in the San Miguel Street.
  • 23:00 And until 00:00h. Concert of the Orchestra Success in the Plaza de Los Fueros.
  • 00:00 Poor of me, with the burning of the Traca Final of holidays and accompaniment of the charanga, which will cross several streets of the locality.
  • 00:30 to 02:30h. Dancing with the Éxito Orchestra in the Plaza de Los Fueros.

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