October 17 to 19 The Rueda Tourism Fair showcases the best of inland Murcia
19 municipalities take part in the festivities, including Yecla, Caravaca de la Cruz and Jumilla
After the success last year of the first ever Inland Tourism Fair in Murcia, going under the name "Rueda", a second edition is being held this year from October 17 to 19 in Totana. The event aims to showcase the Region's rich cultural heritage, artisan traditions, stunning natural landscapes and delicious gastronomy.
Each of the 19 participating municipalities (out of a total of 45 in the Region of Murcia) will have its own promotional space, showcasing its tourism potential through food and cooking workshops, tastings, craft workshops, raffles, outdoor activities and other experiences.
Taking pride of place at the second edition of Rueda are representatives from Abanilla, Aledo, Alguazas, Archena, Beniel, Calasparra, Caravaca de la Cruz, Cehegín, Cieza, Fortuna, Jumilla, Lorca, Lorquí, Molina de Segura, Moratalla, Mula, Puerto Lumbreras, Totana and Yeclam and various food stands are open permanently during the event timetable.
The event is part of the Region's strategy to promote inland tourism, which includes the development of exciting alternatives to the already booming sun and beach holiday trend. The goal is to reduce seasonality, boost tourist flows off season, enhance the Region's competitiveness and modernise the tourism model.
The Rueda fair is held in the Plaza de la Constitución in Totana’s old town, and a host of workshops are taking place, for which registration details can be found online here, and the programme for the weekend includes the following:
Friday October 17
20.00: The fair officially opens, as do the gastronomic stands and the arts and crafts market.
20.15: Blind wine-tasting organized by the DOP Yecla organization.
20.15: Pottery workshop given by Conrado Tudela Pérez from Totana.
20.15: Display by the Los Armaos group which feature prominently in the annual Semana Santa processions in Totana.
20.30: Free beer at the Estrella de Levante beer truck!
22.00: Live music from The Tracks on their 20th anniversary tour.
Saturday October 18
10.00: A guided walk in the stately houses and “huertos” gardens of Totana.
11.00: The stands and arts and crafts market open.
11.00 to 13.00: Pottery workshop by Alfartudela from Totana.
11.00: Leather strap bracelets with Nataly from Lorca.
12.00: Free beer at the Estrella de Levante beer truck!
12.00: Cookies workshop inspired by Arabic traditions by Natalia Sala from Caravaca.
12.00: Ceramics workshop by Paco Sánchez of Procerámico in Molina de Segura.
12.00: Flamenco workshop by Daniel Asis Dance from Alguazas.
12.30: Malt beer tasting given by Bárbara Cervezas Artesanas from Totana.
12.30: Solar observation by the astronomers from the observatory in Puerto Lumbreras.
13.00: A re-enactment of the living Vía Crucis of Molina de Segura.
13.00: “Cruce de Caminos” by Restaurant Estirpe from Yecla.
13.45: Gastronomy from Aledo.
13.45: Wine painting with Paqui Mateo García from Jumilla.
17.00: Glass engraving by Redención Fernández from Jumilla.
18.00: Tastings of the famed Panettone produced by Cremoso Postres in Moratalla.
20.00: Olive oil tasting by Restaurante El Olivar y Gastroleum in Moratalla.
22.00: Live music from La Rueda Cover Band.
Sunday October 19
9.30: Guided walk from La Santa in the outskirts of Totana to the town of Alaedo (7 km).
10.00: Guided visit to the snow wells of Totana in Sierra Espuña.
11.00: The stands and arts and crafts market open.
11.00 to 13.00: Working with leather, a workshop by José Bielsa.
12.00: Free beer at the Estrella de Levante beer truck!
12.30: Taste the famous Torta de Conde made by Panadería Eloy in Molina de Segura.
12.30: Malt beer tasting given by Bárbara Cervezas Artesanas from Totana.
13.15: Painting on stones by Magdalena from Cehegín.
13.45: Typical meat products from Mula.
15.00: The event closes.
The presentations made by each municipality are as follows:
Friday October 17
20.15: Totana.
Saturday October 18
11.00: Archena
11.30: Puerto Lumbreras
12.00: Jumilla
12.30: Molina de Segura
13.00: Alguazas
13.30: Lorca
14.00: Yecla
18.00: Beniel
18.30: Calasparra
19.00: Cehegín
19.30: Moratalla
20.00: Fortuna
Sunday October 19
11.30: Abanilla
12.00: Aledo
12.30: Caravaca de la Cruz
13.00: Mula
13.30: Cieza
14.00: Lorquí
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