Friday, September 22, 2006

SANTA ANNA - Alcudia (date changed)

Sunday, 24 September: Santa Anna

The Santa Anna horse event was postponed on 17 September and will now take place this coming Sunday from 10:30 at the Finca Sa Tanca next to the town cemetery. Thanks to the tourist office for notifying us!!!

FIRA D’ALCUDIA / ALCUDIA FAIR: 29 September - 1 October

Please note that the following is a list of some main events and exhibitions. There are various others happening around the town over the weekend.

Friday, 29 September

18:00: Procession
19:00: Opening ceremony: Passeig de la Mare de Déu de la Victoria / Link-up with Alcúdia Radio to broadcast the opening.
19:30: Garden of Santa Maria, realised by Jardineria Bisaynes: Plaça de Carles V / Slot car championship races: Fundació Torrents, Casa de Cultura till 23:00
19:45: Opening of ceramics exhibition: Biblioteca Can Torro / Garden realised by Clemente Jardiners at the finca of Avinguda Princeps d’Espanya
20:00: Opening of painting exhibition by Jaume Begur: Can Fondo
20:30: Demonstration of home cooking: Plaça de Carles V, entry 3 euros
22:00 Concert by the Alcúdia Municipal Band of Music. SWING IT with music from Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Louis Armstrong, Kurt Weill: Plaça de Carles V

Saturday, 30 September

10:00: Opening of various stands and exhibitions including Alcúdia Town Hall, Consell de Mallorca, produce and wine of Mallorca, farm machinery, artesan craft: Various locations around the centre of the old town.
10:00: Children’s games (till 13:30 and then 18:00 till 21:00)
10:00: Tennis tournaments: Hort dels Fassers College, C/.Pollentia and corner of C/. Eclipsi
16:30: Traditional children’s party and the giants S'Estol del Rei: Town Hall
18:00: "Gymkhana" for 12-17 year olds: Can Torro
20:00: Spectacular with Menorcan thoroughbred horses: finca of Avinguda Princeps d’Espanya
22:00: Music with the ska group Dinamo: Plaça de Carles V
23:00: 15th anniversary special with the group Val 9: Plaça de Carles V
01:00: Alcúdia Night Fever with various DJs: Plaça de Carles V

Sunday, 1 October

09:00: Opening of the animal fair: finca of Avinguda Princeps d’Espanya
10:00: Opening of various stands and exhibitions including local horses, antique cars, the making and sale of olive oil
10:00: Children’s games (till 14:00)
11:30: Spectacular with Menorcan thoroughbred horses: finca of Avinguda Princeps d’Espanya
16:30: Street procession: leaves from the church square
17:00: Human towers
18:30: Traditional Mallorcan dancing and singing - “Ball de Bot”: Plaça de Carles V

Thursday, September 21, 2006

SEAMAN'S FAIR - Puerto Pollensa / MENTA DISCO - Puerto Alcudia

PUERTO POLLENSA - FIRA MARINERA (SEAMAN’S FAIR)

Saturday, 23 September (from 17:00) / Sunday, 24 September (from 10:30) - Moll Vell, Puerto Pollensa. Includes demonstrations, market, exhibition and live music.

MENTA DISCO - PUERTO ALCUDIA

Saturday, 23 September - “White Party”. Come dressed in white for a glamorous and unforgettable night with the best national and international music.

23:00-06:00
Menta - Avda. Tucan, Puerto Alcúdia, down from the Magic Roundabout.
For map, see www.thealcudiaguide.com - click right for The Alcudia Guide and then go to Maps Alcudia

Friday, September 15, 2006

SANTA ANNA - Alcudia

Sunday, 17 September: Santa Anna

Associated with the Chapel of Santa Anna, this is all about horses. Accordingly, there are horse races, mainly trotting. Normally this is the first Sunday of September, but this year it isn't. There you go.

Sunday, September 03, 2006

ANIMAL REFUGE CHARITY DINNER - Puerto Alcúdia

16 September: A “dog’s dinner” will be held with the support of MYCT, the yacht charter and training people. The place is Varadero Restaurant, next to MYCT in the Alcudiamar marina in Puerto Alcúdia. 25 euros for a three-course meal with half a bottle of wine, followed by an auction of a boat trip and slaves(!) at the Crew Bar between MYCT and Varadero.
Bookings: 971 549 394