September 19 to October 4 Annual fiestas of El Mirador in San Javier

A fortnight of celebration in El Mirador, San Javier, with music, food and more

From September 19 to October 4 the village of El Mirador in San Javier comes alive with a packed programme of events, including live performances by top artists, traditional dance shows, fireworks, delicious food and drinks and exciting games and activities for all ages.

The El Mirador fiestas in honour of the Virgen del Rosario actually run from mid-August in honour of the town’s patron saint, but the main events will place from late September onwards.

Highlights of the festival

Friday September 19

19.30:  The fairground opens with an evening of migas and a sangría competition, Tables can be reserved by telephone on 658 340296.

22.00: Opening speech and musical entertainment from Huapango.

Saturday September 20

10.30: Children’s water party.

11.00: The “barraca” open-air bar/canteen opens alongside the fair.

22.00: The gala at which the Queens of the Fiestas are elected, followed by firecrackers and a prize draw for a whole lamb!

Sunday September 21

8.00: The annual Antonio “El Sheriff” hike begins at the Centro Cívico. Click for further details.

18.00: A grand raffle at the fairground.

Friday September 26

10.30: Another children’s morning begins with games, music and activities, and the Barraca opens once again.

23.00: Partiendo la Pana offer a tribute concert to Spanish pop group Estopa.

Saturday September 27

10.30: More fun for the children and the Barraca opens again.

18.00: The children’s Carrera de Cintas, dexterity on a bicycle race.

21.00: A big evening at the Barraca, with music in a Rememberfest with guest DJs.

Sunday September 28

9.00: Classic cars and motorcycles display.

18.30: Raffle at the Centro Cívico.

20.30: An evening of Trovos songs at the Centro Cívico.

Thursday October 2

21.30: A gymkhana with the fiestas groups competing over a series of fun and strenuous tests!

Friday October 3

20.00: The Barraca is once again the focal point with plenty of food and music filling the evening.

23.00: Live music from Marty McFly, tunes from the 80s and 90s.

Saturday October 4

11.00: The regular San Javier activity “En tu parque o el mío” comes to the Parque Antonio Luengo.

19.00: Floral offering to the Virgen del Rosario at the Centro Cívico.

19.30: Open-air Mass in honour of the patron with music from the Coros y Danzas del Mar Menor, in the church of Nuestra Señora del Rosario.

21.00: A grand parade of the Huerta while the Barraca continues to provide music and sustenance as the night goes on. A giant barbecue is being held to ened the evening, followed by the traditional dessert of paparajotes.

Midnight: Live flamenco music from Pedro el Flamenkito.

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Image: Ayuntamiento de San Javier