Antequera is getting ready for its August Fair

The City Council of Antequera has held a specific Local Security Meeting for the coverage of the Real Feria de Agosto 2025, which starts this Wednesday. The meeting was chaired by Mayor Manuel Barón, and also included the presence of Deputy Mayors Antonio García Mendoza (Security and Traffic), Elena Melero (Major Festivals), and José Manuel Fernández (Aguas del Torcal), the Youth Councilor Marta González, and representatives from the Local Police, National Police Corps, Civil Guard, Civil Protection, Provincial Fire Consortium, and Spanish Red Cross, as well as the Government Subdelegation of Spain in Málaga, in this case, remotely.

The meeting outlined the details of a comprehensive security and emergency plan that will feature more than 500 personnel throughout the fair. According to the mayor, this involves the participation of more than a hundred different people daily —including booth and ride operators, municipal staff, security and emergency bodies— who will permanently ensure the safe progress of the festivities.

Mayor Manuel Barón emphasized that “everything is anticipated, designed, and perfectly planned so that the people of Antequera can enjoy a safe fair, absolutely family-friendly and open to all segments of the population: children, youth, families, and the elderly.”

This edition will feature specific activities aimed at elderly people, driven by the Department of Childhood, Family, Seniors, and Equity. The responsible councilor, María Sierras, explained that these initiatives seek to “bring the fair closer to those who, due to various circumstances, cannot always experience it firsthand, promoting the coexistence and joy typical of these festivities.”

Among the planned initiatives, a notable activity will allow around 50 residents from local nursing homes to tour and enjoy the atmosphere of the fair's opening day, starting at 11:00 AM and returning in taxis provided by the City Council to ensure their comfort and safety.

In addition, other activities such as the traditional Antequera porra contest or the concerts by Juanlu Montoya, David Civera, or Mago de Oz, among others, have also been announced. These will be complemented by the usual bullfighting festivities during the fair.