September 13 to 23 Annual Fair in Yecla
Live music with Chanel topping the bill as the fairground and free archaeological tours as the September festivities return to Yecla
The annual September fair is being held in Yecla in the north of the Region of Murcia between 13th and 23rd September at the usual fairground venue, where over 20 open-air bar/restaurants and food trucks will be installed and a host of entertainments for both grown-ups and children are scheduled.
Among the highlights are the concerts by Chanel (Spain’s unlucky loser in Eurovision 2022), León Benavente, Hora Zulú and local groups such as Knibal, Abyla, Maneras de Vivir and Vito Corleone y Cornho. Other events to look forward to are the return of the “Conexión Remember” afternoon and evening of coplas and the “Siempre Disco” show, which takes us back to the music of the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and Naughties.
At the same time, there are guided tours of archaeological sites and Monte Arabí, and a new route at the historical house of the Casa de los Mergelina.
Program Feria de Septiembre 2024:
Friday September 13
19.00: Food trucks in the car park of the old Caprabo store.
18.00 to 20.30: Young people’s activities in the “Caseta Joven” of the fair, on this occasion painting.
20.00: Opening procession from the former Guardia Civil barracks to the fairground.
21.00: The official opening of the fair at the fairground.
22.30: Knibal and Hora Zulou rock bands in concert at the fairground. Admission free of charge.
Saturday September 14
9.00: Chess tournament.
18.00 to 20.30: Young people’s activities in the “Caseta Joven” of the fair, on this occasion bodily expression.
19.00: Food trucks in the car park of the old Caprabo store.
23.00: Chanel in concert at the Real de la Feria venue, admission free of charge.
Sunday September 15
18.00 to 20.30: Young people’s activities in the “Caseta Joven” of the fair, on this occasion recycling.
23.00: Siempre Disco show at the Real de la Feria venue, admission free of charge!
Monday September 16
11.00: Horse and equestrian events at the fairground, including pony rides and horse and cart trips, followed by an early lunch at 12.30.
18.00 to 20.30: Young people’s activities in the “Caseta Joven” of the fair, on this occasion music and movement.
19.00: Food trucks in the car park of the old Caprabo store.
Tuesday September 17
19.00: Children’s story-telling at the Real de la Feria venue.
18.00 to 20.30: Young people’s activities in the “Caseta Joven” of the fair, on this occasion face painting and colouring.
20.30: Yecla Trail night run, distances 9 km and 14 km, registration 4/5 euros online here. Non-competitive.
Low noise levels day at the fairground.
Wednesday September 18
19.00: Children’s musical “Bluey”, based on the popular cartoon series.
18.00 to 20.30: Young people’s activities in the “Caseta Joven” of the fair, on this occasion face painting and colouring.
Thursday September 19
18.00: Reduced prices at the fairground!
18.00 to 20.30: Young people’s activities in the “Caseta Joven” of the fair, on this occasion setting up their own fairground attraction!
19.00: Food trucks in the car park of the old Caprabo store.
22.00: A concert by local rock groups Abyla, Maneras de Vivir and Vito Corleone y Cornho. Admission free of charge.
Friday September 20
19.00: Food trucks in the car park of the old Caprabo store.
18.00 to 20.30: Young people’s activities in the “Caseta Joven” of the fair, on this occasion globe modelling and a walk around the fairground.
23.00: The Conexión Remember show, featuring Sensity Remember, Double Vision and DJ Paco García.
Saturday September 21
10.00 to 13.30: Young people’s activities in the “Caseta Joven” of the fair, on this occasion a gymkhana.
19.00: Food trucks in the car park of the old Caprabo store.
19.30: La Doma en el Aire, a spectacular equestrian show at the bullring.
18.00 to 20.30: Young people’s activities in the “Caseta Joven” of the fair, on this occasion story telling.
23.00: León Benavente in concert at the Real de la Feria venue. Admission free of charge.
Sunday September 22
10.00 to 13.30: Open doors morning at the local Cayetano de Mergelina archaeological museum.
Free tours of the prehistoric rock art in the area of Monte Arabí.
10.00 to 13.30: Young people’s activities in the “Caseta Joven” of the fair, on this occasion traditional games.
19.00: Food trucks in the car park of the old Caprabo store.
20.00: Sueños de Copla, a free concert at the Real de la Feria venue.
Monday September 23
18.00: Reduced prices at the fairground!
Further information on all these events and more is available from the Yecla tourist office (Plaza Mayor, 1, email turismo@yecla.es, telephone 968 754104).
For more local visiting information, events and news go to the home page of Yecla Today.
Address
Plaza Mayor, Casa de los Arcos, s/n 30510 YECLATel: 968 754 104
Oficina de Turismo de Yecla
Yecla is a large municipality in the north of the Region of Murcia, home to just under 35,000 people, and these days is best known for its wines, which enjoy Denomination of Origin status, and its furniture production, which has its origins in the abundance of pine trees on the mountainsides and the high plateaux.
While visitors in the 21st century may be attracted primarily by wine tourism, the town (or city, as it was proclaimed in 1878) also has a wide historical, cultural and natural heritage, and an identity quite different from the coastal areas of the Region of Murcia. For this reason it is often grouped together with its neighbour and fellow wine-producing area Jumilla as part of the Altiplano area.
Yecla borders with Castilla-La Mancha and the Region of Valencia and is closer to Alicante coastal areas than much of Murcia. These visitors come to see the historic old town itself - an atmospheric and interesting place, crammed full of history - the natural beauty of Monte Arabí, with stunning views for those who enjoy the outdoors, the gastonomy and of course the wine route.
Yecla boasts cave paintings from 10,000 years ago in Monte Arabí, a Bronze Age settlement at El Arabilejo, Iberian remains in El Pulpillo and a Roman administrative centre at Los Torrejones as well as the remnants of the 11th century Moorish castle on the hill behind the town. More modern (and complete) testimony to the past are the buildings in the town centre, which include the grandiose Basílica de la Purísima, with its striking blue dome, the archaeological museum and the attractive Plaza Mayor, where the 16th century Town Hall stands alongside the Renaissance Casa de los Alarcos, the clock tower and the old grain store.
The tourist office holds a full selection of leaflets, maps, pre-planned routes, accommodation and restaurant options and information about visiting Yecla for both individuals and groups.
There is parking close to the tourist office, although those driving to Yecla for the first time are advised to park in Calle Perales.
For further information go to the home page of Yecla Today.
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 8.00 to 15.00
Saturdays 10.30 to 14.00 and 17.00 to 19.30.
Public holidays 10.30 to 14.00
Click for map, Yecla tourist office
