The San Pedro Fair will kick off tonight with the proclamation by the artist Juanjo Alcántara.

The San Pedro Fair will kick off on Tuesday night with an opening speech by the artist Juanjo Alcántara, which will take place at 9:00 PM at the La Caridad fairgrounds, a local festival where Los Rebeldes, Mojinos Escozíos, the finalists of the ‘Se llama copla’ program, and Melody will perform, as reported by the Marbella City Council.

The Fair features a program suitable for all audiences starting this Tuesday, at 6:00 PM, with the traditional parade of Giants and Big Heads, accompanied by the Mayén Music Band.

The lighting of the fairgrounds will take place at 9:00 PM, followed by the opening of the La Caridad venue, at the María del Carmen Álvarez Moya roundabout, with a performance by Juanlu Montoya.

The local artist Juanjo Alcántara will be responsible for inaugurating the local festivity, and the day will conclude with the crowning of the queen, king, misses, ladies, and gentleman, as well as the selection of the popular queen.

Musical Performances

The Fairgrounds Auditorium will host prominent artists and groups throughout the week, including Los Rebeldes, Mojinos Escozíos, the finalists of the ‘Se llama copla’ program, and a performance by Melody, the Spanish representative at Eurovision, who will give her concert on Sunday the 19th at 11:00 PM, as the musical finale of the event calendar.

The municipal Palenque will once again be a meeting point for families and friends, featuring performances by local dance academies and shows by the Divo de la Canción Hoffman, the group 80ers, the Duo Arenal, Juanjo Alcántara, and a youth afternoon with local DJs.

Fair Schedule

Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 15, will be celebrated as Children's Day, with special prices of 2.50 euros for general rides and 3.50 euros for unique rides.

On Thursday the 16th, starting at 6:30 PM, there will be a children's afternoon at the auditorium with the ‘Los Misterios Mágicos’ show by Mimosín and workshops on makeup, drawing, temporary tattoos, and balloon twisting.

This edition will maintain the noise-free days on Thursday the 16th and Saturday the 18th, to facilitate enjoyment for individuals with sensory sensitivities, and from the Operational Coordination Center (Cecop), wristbands will be distributed to give priority on mechanical rides to attendees with limited mobility.

Wednesday the 15th, Senior Day, will include a communal lunch for members of Active Participation Centers I and II and performances by ‘Se llama copla’ and the choirs ‘Aires del sur’, ‘La amistad’ and those from the centers themselves throughout the rest of the week.

The fair will also highlight equestrians, with equestrian parades on the 15th and 16th, in addition to the ride by the Peña Las Espuelas on Friday the 17th.

The most emotional moment of the week will occur on Sunday the 19th, with the traditional mass and subsequent procession of Patron Saint Pedro Alcántara and, as a novelty, there will be a grand fireworks show titled ‘Visual Magic’, starting at 10:00 PM, visible from the fairgrounds.