Fira i Porrat de Sant Antoni (Fair)

FIRA I PORRAT DE SANT ANTONI 2020 STREET FAIR

ACTIVITIES PROGRAMME

DURING THE FAIR

Visiting hours for Museums and Cultural Spaces:

-- Abargues Museum House. Desamparados St. 7.

Wednesday to Sunday, from 10:30 to 13:30h.

Saturday, from 17:30 to 20:30h.

-- Contemporary Art Space Salvador Soria, Gaspar Tello St. 3.

Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:30 to 13:30h and 17:30 to 20:30h.

Sunday, from 10:30 to 13:30h.

Exhibition hours at other locations:

-- Art Centre Exhibition Hall Taller de Ivars.

-- University centre of La Marina.

Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:30 to 13:30h and 17:30 to 20:30h.

Sunday, from 10:30 to 13:30h.

FRIDAY 10

19:00h Fairground attractions opening.

Dolores Piera Car Park.

Hours: Monday to Friday from 18:00h. Weekends: all day.

Children day. Fair tickets at reduced prices.

19:30h Photo Exhibition opening: “BAILES DEL CORPUS EN BENISSA. 10 años de participación popular".

Performance of the Esbart Dansaire of Benissa.

In collaboration with the University centre and the Town Council of Benissa.

University centre of La Marina. From the 10^th to 26^th January.

Opening hours:

Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:30 to 13:30h and 17:30 to 20:30h.

Sunday, from 10:30 to 13:30h.

20:00h Exhibition of drawings of the school children's contest about the Festival of Moors 2019.

Organized by the Association of MOORS AND CHRISTIANS of Benissa.

University centre of La Marina.

Opening hours:

Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:30 to 13:30h and 17:30 to 20:30h.

Sunday, from 10:30 to 13:30h.

20:30h Exhibition opening "TEMPUS FUGIT" of the Grup d’Artistes de Benissa, G.A.B.

Art Centre Exhibition Hall Taller de Ivars.

Opening hours:

Tuesday to Saturday, from 10:30 to 13:30h and 17:30 to 20:30h.

Sunday, from 10:30 to 13:30h.

SATURDAY 11

Bonfire day in honoUr of San Antonio.

(Participation is open to all groups and general public).

10:00h - Popular lunch.

Marquee in the park D. Joaquin Piera y Dª Mariana Torres.

11:00h - Pine and firewood transport from the Portal Square, along the Purísima Street to the Rey Jaime I Square.

11:30h - Workshop painting masks to dance around the bonfire (Children activity).

Fountain of the Rey Jaime I Square.

12:00h - Installation of the bonfire and tasting of typical and traditional products

Rey Jaime I Square.

14:00h - Popular lunch.

Marquee in the park D Joaquín Piera y Dª Mariana Torres.

16:00h - Valencian traditional music.

Marquee in the park D Joaquín Piera y Dª Mariana Torres.

19:00h OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE FAIR.

19:30h Sant Antoni popular dances.

Rey Jaime I Square.

20:00h Blessing and lighting of the bonfire.

Rey Jaime I Square.

Demon dance around the bonfire (diablera).

From the Casal dels Joves, through Puríssima St. to the bonfire.

21:00h Popular dinner and musical show.

Marquee in the park D. Joaquín Piera y Dª Mariana Torres.

19:00 and 22:00h MUNICIPAL CINEMA.

SUNDAY 12

9:30h Popular lunch and meeting of carriages and horses.

Cami de Canor Street.

12:00h Gastronomic contest: “PAELLA”. Contest rules aside.

Palmera Street and Park D. Joaquín Piera y Dª Mariana Torres.

Porrat de Sant Antoni. Tasting of typical products.

Marquee in the park D. Joaquín Piera y Dª Mariana Torres.

Gathering of animals and blessing.

Portal Square (in front of the Town Hall).

Corpus Dance Workshop. The Esbart Dansaire of Benissa.

University centre of La Marina. Until 13:00h.

12:30h Parade with horses and carriages and small parade with pets. Organizer: Associació de Carreters i Cavallistes de Benissa.

--Route: Dr. Fleming, Dra. Asland, Dr. Ramón y Cajal, Alicante and Padre Andrés streets, Rey Jaime I Square and Dolors Piera Avenue.

FOR SAFETY REASONS IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT DOGS

OF DANGEROUS BREEDS OR CONSIDERABLE SIZE wear muzzles

(Animals that do not comply with this recommendation may be removed from the parade)

13:15h Animal blessing.

Main façade of the Parish Church.

18:00 and 21:00h MUNICIPAL CINEMA.

TUESDAY 14

16:00h Brisca Contest of the Feria y Porrat.

Social centre of the Housewives. Taller Ivars passage.

WEDNESDAY 15

11:00h Visit of local students to the Fair. Free tickets for attractions until 12:30h.

16:00h Parcheesi contest of the Feria y Porrat.

Social centre of the Housewives. Taller Ivars passage.

THURSDAY 16

16:00h Dominoes contest of the Feria y Porrat.

Social centre of the Housewives. Taller Ivars passage.

17:30h UN FUM DE CONTES. Storyteller. Organizer: Bernat Capó Public Library.

Recommended for children from 4 to 7 years old.

Assembly hall of the Espai Cultural Les Cases del Batlle.

19:00h Talk “Sant Antoni: fira i festa, foc i terra identitat" by Alfons Llorenç.

Assembly hall of the University centre of La Marina.

FRIDAY 17

18:00h Children day. Fair tickets at reduced prices.

Dolores Piera Car Park.

19:00h Wine Tunnel. Wine and tapas tasting.

Marquee in the park D. Joaquin Piera y Dª Mariana Torres. From 19:00 to 23:00h.

20:30h Fair concert. “Raíces Sinfónicas”. Lyrical and Musical Society of Benissa in collaboration with other cultural associations.

Assembly hall of the Art centre Taller de Ivars.

SATURDAY 18

12:00h Wine Tunnel. Wine and tapas tasting.

Marquee in the park D. Joaquin Piera y Dª Mariana Torres. From 12:00 to 16:00h.

19:00h Wine Tunnel. Wine and tapas tasting.

Marquee in the park D. Joaquin Piera y Dª Mariana Torres. From 19:00 to 23:00h

19:00 and 22:00h MUNICIPAL CINEMA.

SUNDAY 19

8:30h Trekking at the Fair.- “Descubre nuestra Comarca: SL-CV 136 Moli del Quisi”.

Distance: 8,80 Km and slope upward grade: 295. Estimated time: 3 h. Difficulty: Medium. Guide: Miguel Ángel Soliveres Fullana.

Organized by the Mountain Club Margalló of Benissa.

Meeting point: Manuel Bru school car park.

9:00h Exhibition and demonstration of the Guardia Civil, Fire, Local Police and Civil Protection of Benissa.

Organized by the P.C. volunteers of Benissa. Until 17:00h.

Rey Jaime I Square.

Exhibition of old vehicles, organized by the Association of Historic Vehicles of La Marina. Until 15:00h.

Dolores Piera Avenue and Rey Jaime I Square.

Exhibition of 4x4 vehicles. All-terrain vehicles and rescue exhibition. Land Rover and A.T. Association of La Marina Alta. Until 15:00h.

Plots in Partida Costa in back of Escoto Street and the old Franciscan Seminary (Music school).

10:00h Bicycle day. Urban itinerary with auxiliary support for minors. At the end, drinks will be offered to participants.

Organized by the Cycling Club of Benissa.

Meeting point in the Jaime I Square.

Songbirds Exhibition.

Football field 7. Cami de Canor Street.

12:00h Gastronomic contest: “FIDEUA”.

Contest rules aside.

Palmera Street.

Wine Tunnel. Wine and tapas tasting.

Marquee in the park D. Joaquin Piera y Dª Mariana Torres. From 12:00 to 16:00h.

Corpus Dance Workshop. The Esbart Dansaire of Benissa.

University centre of La Marina. Until 13:00h.

13:00h Popular dances. “Danzada a la fresca”

The Esbart Dansaire accompanied with flute and drum.

Route: Along the San Nicolás Street to the Rey Jaime I Square.

18:00 and 21:00h MUNICIPAL CINEMA.

18:30h 3rd age ball. Free entry for everyone.

Association of Retirees and Pensioners.

Social centre “Bernia”.

19:00h Wine Tunnel. Wine and tapas tasting.

Marquee in the park D. Joaquin Piera y Dª Mariana Torres. From 19:00 to 22:00h.

TUESDAY 21

16:00h Brisca Final Contest.

Social centre of the Housewives. Taller de Ivars passage.

WEDNESDAY 22

11:00h Visit of local students to the Fair.

Free until 12:30h.

16:00h Parcheesi Final Contest.

Social centre of the Housewives. Taller de Ivars passage.

THURSDAY 23

16:00h Dominoes Final Contest.

Social centre of the Housewives. Taller de Ivars passage.

16:30h Trophy delivery of Brisca, Parcheesi and dominoes contests.

Social centre of the Housewives. Taller de Ivars passage.

20:00h Talk “El Regne Plantes, La Marina Alta i les 25 herbes". Lecturer: Baptista Banyuls.

Organized by ABAI (Associació Benissera Anti-Incendis).

Assembly hall of the Espai Cultural Les Cases del Batlle.

FRIDAY 24

10:00h Guided tour and talk to local school students at the VII Bird Exhibition.

Organized by Amigos de la Avicultura de Benissa - AVIBEN

Marquee in the park D. Joaquín Piera y Dª Mariana Torres.

Open until 13:00h.

18:00h Fairground attractions.

20:00h OFFICIAL OPENING Medieval Market. Programme aside.

Organized by VALERO PRODUCCIONES, with more than 40 stalls selling handicrafts, workshops for children and old crafts, gastronomic area, Arab souk, children and family play area, puppet theatre, thematic exhibitions, historical performances, etc.

Location: Rey Jaime I Sq., Purísima St., Fco. Sendra St., Angel St., Esglesia Vella Sq., Telló St., Canto del Có, Sant Antoni St., Portal Sq.

Opening tour with music and theatrical show: Portal Sq., Iglesia Vieja Sq., Purísima St. and Rey Jaime I Sq.

Archery. Under the tutelage of a personal instructor of the Archery Club of Benissa. Until 22:00 h.

Có Street. Included in the Medieval Market.

OPENING of the VII Exhibition of Breed Birds.

Organized by the Amigos de la Avicultura de Benissa - AVIBEN

Marquee in the park D. Joaquín Piera y Dª Mariana Torres.

Open until 21:00h.

20:30h INAUGURATION Market-Exhibition of vehicles and machinery.

Dolores Piera avenue, Nuevo St., Vicent *Buigues St., Jaime I Sq. and P. Andrés St.

SATURDAY 25

9:00h Opening XXXIII Livestock Fair. Exhibition of all kinds of livestock animals, carriages and sale of accessories. Animal exchange deals. Location in Palmera St.

10:00h VII Exhibition of Breed Birds.

Organized by the Amigos de la Avicultura de Benissa - *AVIBEN

Open until 21:00h.

Marquee in the park D. Joaquín Piera y Dª Mariana Torres.

Market-Exhibition of vehicles and machinery.

Dolores Piera Avenue, Nuevo St., Vicent *Buigues St., Jaime I Sq. and P. Andrés St.

Opening Day 1 Medieval Market.

Archery. Under the tutelage of a personal instructor of the Archery Club of Benissa.

Có Street. Included in the Medieval Market.

From 10:00 to 14:00h and 17:00 to 22:00h.

18:00h. Parade of members of all groups of the Association of Moors and Christians.

Route: Portal Sq., Medieval Market, New and used Vehicles Exhibition, Livestock Exhibition and Bird Exhibition.

19:00 and 22:00h MUNICIPAL CINEMA.

19:30h Rondallas Meeting. Associació Cant i Corda d’Amics de la Música of Callosa d’en Sarrià and Rondalla Cultural of Benissa..

Art centre Taller de Ivars.

24:00h Closing Day 1 Medieval Market.

SUNDAY 26

9:00h XXXIII Livestock Fair. Exhibition of all kinds of livestock animals, carriages and sale of accessories. Animal exchange deals.

Location in Palmera St.

Exhibition of classic and vintage vehicles.

Teulada St., L’Alcudia Av. and Maset St. Until 16.00h.

9:30h XXX International Chess Open ”VILLA DE BENISSA”.

Art Centre Taller de Ivars. From 9:30 to 14:30h.

10:00h Opening Day 2 Medieval Market.

Market-Exhibition of new and used vehicles.

Vicent Buigues St., Nou St., Dolors Piera Av., Jaime I Sq. and Padre Andrés St.

VII Exhibition of Breed Birds.

Amigos de la Avicultura de Benissa - AVIBEN

Marquee in the park D. Joaquín Piera y Dª Mariana Torres.

Open until 19:00h.

Archery. Under the tutelage of a personal instructor of the Archery Club of Benissa.

Có Street. Included in the Medieval Market.

From 10:00 to 14:00h and 17:00 to 22:00h.

Philatelic and Collecting Meeting of the Valencian Community.

Market – Talk - Gastronomy.

Philatelic and Numismatic Association of Benissa

Casal Jove. Fco. Sendra St. 2. Until 17:00h.

11:00h Parade of members of all groups of the Association of Moors and Christians.

Route: Portal Sq., Medieval Market, new and used Vehicles Exhibition, Livestock Exhibition and Bird Exhibition.

11:30h Valencian Pelota. Amateur games.

Trinquete of Benissa. Hort de Bordes St.

12:00h Corpus Dance Workshop. The Esbart Dansaire of Benissa.

University centre of La Marina. Until 13:00h.

16:00h Pigeon keeping contest. Youth category. Students of the Manuel Bru and Padre Melchor schools.

Pigeon keeping Club “Palomar”. Until 18:00h

Partida Costa pinewood, behind the Old Seminary (Music School).

17:30 h Valencian Pelota. Professional Escala i Corda League game.

Trinquete of Benissa. Hort de Bordes St.

18:00h Corpus Dance Workshop. The Esbart Dansaire of Benissa.

University centre of la Marina. Until 19:00h.

18:00 and 21:00h MUNICIPAL CINEMA.

22:00h Closing Medieval Market.