January 16 to 19 Annual fiestas in the Caravaca village of Benablón

The feast day of San Antonio Abad falls on January 17

Like their near neighbours in Navares, the residents of the village of Benablón in the municipality of Caravaca de la Cruz celebrate the feast day of their patron saint, San Antonio Abad (or San Antón) on and around January 17, and the program for this year’s festivities is as follows:

Thursday January 16

21.00: Dinner, all those attending bring their own food to share with others, with music by the Cuadrillas de Barranda.

Friday January 17

20.00: Hot chocolate and buns for all.

23.00: Live music for the first big night of the fiestas.

Saturday January 18

8.00: The residents rise early to collect firewood.

14.00: Lunch for all after the firewood collectors return!

15.30: Music and drinks for all the local community.

20.00: The lighting of the traditional San Antón bonfire as neighbours enjoy potatoes with garlic mayonnaise together.

23.00: Hippie-themed party, with music and memories from the 1960s!

Sunday January 19

10.00: Holy Mass and the blessing of cakes.

11.00: The San Antón cake raffle!

14.00: Paella for all.

17.00: Procession of the figure of the patron saint through the village.

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