October 3 to 5 Mar & Huerta Gastronomy Fair in Aguilas

Flavours of the sea combine with locally grown produce for the annual Águilas gastro fair

Over the weekend of October 3 to 5 the Plaza Antonio Cortijos in Águilas is hosting the Mar&Huerta gastronomic fair, the 9th edition of an annual event which is organized by the Asociación de Hostelería y Turismo de Águilas (HosteÁguilas) in collaboration with the Town Hall and the regional tourist board of Murcia.

As well as the traditional “Tapas Avenue” the event features live music, show cooking and children’s activities, displays and even arts and crafts as for three days the town of Aguilas becomes a hub of the regional gastronomy, highlighting the tastes of the sea and the products grown in the south-west of Murcia.

Individual tickets for the Tapas Avenue can be purchased at the event for 2.00, 2.50, 3.50 or 5 euros.

Local restaurants taking part are Restaurante La Gaviota, Gastobar Punta Negra, La Taberna Mediática, Restaurante Ginés, Restaurante La Veleta, Heladería Venezia, Distribuciones Gamalor, Restaurante Zoco del Mar, Restaurante Casa Don Gato, Restaurante Náutico, Restaurante La Chimenea and Panadería Artesanal La Colegiala, while providing the drinks are Vinos Bienhablado, Bodegas Contreras and Estrella de Levante.

Events during the weekend include the following:

Friday October 3

22.30: DJ Jorquera provides music.

Saturday October 4

13.00: Showcooking by chefs from El Sombrerico and Restaurante El Poli, both of which have been named by the Repsol Guide.

17.00: Blue Band live in concert.

22.00: More live music from Los Ratones.

Sunday October 5

13.00: Another showcooking event by chefs from El Sombrerico and Restaurante El Poli.

17.00: Live music from Propiedad Privada.

On each of the three days the fair opens from 12.00 to 17.00 and from 20.00 until midnight.

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