SANTA MARGALIDA SPRING FAIR 2013

Sunday, 24 March:
09:30: Demonstration of artisan craft. Plaça de la Vila.
10:00: Street procession by pipers from the Plaça de la Vila.
10:00: Opening of exhibition and sale of books in Catalan. Sala Rectoria.
10:30: Mini tennis. C. de sa Capella.
10:45: Arrival of dignitaries. Plaça de la Vila.
11:00: Falconry display. Mal Pas finca.
12:00: Demonstration by the school of Ball de Bot.
16:00: Ball de Bot workshop. Plaça de la Vila.
17:30: Batucada followed by the town's band of music. From the town hall.
18:00: Popular dance. Plaça de la Vila.
19:30: Palm blessing and procession and then mass for the Passion. Plaça de l'Església.

LA BEATA FIESTAS 2012 - SANTA MARGALIDA

(Note that this an abbreviated listing that doesn't include various tournaments, some exhibitions and events of limited interest.)

Friday, 24 August:
21:30: Procession by the band of music, followed by oration and prayer for the fiestas. Casa de la Vila. The blessing for the fiestas and performances by the Demons of Hiachat, the school of Ball de Bot and Aires Vileros.

23:55: Opening of the new phase of the Pub Es Colomer.

Saturday, 25 August:
15:00: Festival of the hay harvest. Gathering in Plaça de la Vila, then heading off with accompaniment by pipers and whistlers.

18:30: Country party. Everyone has to go in clothing for the harvest. Cafeteria Sa Caseta.

20:00: Concert by the Summer Band. Terrace of the Joan Mascaró i Fornes Cultural Centre.

22:00: Evening party with Pau and Sebastià. (For pensioners). Plaça de la Vila.

Sunday, 26 August:
17:30: Exhibition of radio control. In front of the Peugeot garage.

19:00: Opening of exhibition. Santa Catalina Tomàs, a Light for Mallorca. Rectory hall.

20:30: Coral concert. Auditorium.

Tuesday, 28 August:
22:00: Exhibition of ballroom dancing. Plaça de la Vila.

22:00: La Beata treasure hunt. Plaça de l'Església.

22:00: Poetry and wine. Recitals and wine-tasting (Bodegues Galmés Ribot). Six euros or ten euros with supper. Cultural centre terrace.

Thursday, 30 August:
18:30: Competition and parade of t-shirts for La Beata. Auditorium.

21:30: Playback.

23:55: Performance by Batucada of Muro and local DJs. Pub Es Colomer.

Friday, 31 August:
20:00: Ringing of bells. Raising of the standard of the town and flag of La Beata.

22:30: Fire run with the demons de Hiachat and other demons groups.

23:55: Night of pop rock. Jazzska, Very Pomelo, Societat Anònima. Plaça de la Vila.

23:55: Party at Colomer. DJs Juan Campos and Butxe (outdoors), Festa Safari Club (indoors). Pub Es Colomer.

Saturday, 1 September:
19:30: Flowers for La Beata. Pipers and whistlers and music bands.

20:30: Mass followed by street procession with the "relic" of Santa Catalina. Parish church and then streets.

21:30: Open air supper. Price up to ten euros. Calle Hostal.

23:00: Party with groups Yesterday, Orquestra Calypso and The Pikos Pardos and DJs Puça and Butxe. And followed by processions with the local band of music through the town.

Sunday, 2 September (La Beata):
08:00: Pipers and whistlers wake up the town.

10:00: Departure of the demons.

11:00: Mass. With Santa Margalida choir and band of music and ball de bot and pipers and whistlers. Parish church.

17:30: Floats and carriages.

19:00: Parade of bands of music and pipers.

21:00: The La Beata procession.

24:00: Party with groups Trio Cha-Cha-Cha, Romàntics. Plaça de la Vila.

SANTA MARGALIDA SPRING FAIR 2012

Friday, 30 March:
23:30: MickJäguerMeisters. Tribute to the hits of The Rolling Stones. Pub es Colomer.

Saturday, 31 March:
19:30: Show by various associations in Santa Margalida. Passeig des Pouàs.

20:30: Photography exhibition by Joan Grimalt Estelrich. Casa de la Vila.

20:30: Tapas sampling, featuring various bars and restaurants. 1.50 euros per tapa and 1.00 euro per drink. In front of the Casa de la Vila.

22:00: Performance of the song LIDA and open-to-all folk dance plus groups Aires Vileros and Pinyol Vermell. Es Pouàs.

24:00: Black & White Party. Various DJs. Pub Es Colomer.

Sunday, 1 April:
09:00: Opening of exhibitions and demonstrations, including animal show (in different locations in the town centre).

09:30: Opening of shows by master craftsmen. Plaça de la Vila.

10:45: Arrival of dignitaries in the Plaça de la Vila.

11:00: Falconry display. Finca el Mal Pas (on the Carretera Artà).

11:00: Rhythmic gymnastics display followed by street dance. Al Pouàs.

12:00: Horse-riding show. Finca el Mal Pas.

13:00: Exhibition of solar and gasified kitchens. Plaça de la Vila.

17:30: Batucada (Brazilian samba and drum parade) followed by performance by the local music band. From the town hall to the Plaça de la Vila.

19:30: Blessing of the palms. Procession and mass for the Passion. Plaça de l'Església.

LA BEATA FIESTAS 2011 - SANTA MARGALIDA

Friday, 26 August:
10:00: T-shirt painting for children. Elionor Bosch College.

20:00: Opening of exhibition of graphics and sculpture by Andreu Maimó. Joan Mascaró i Fornés cultural centre.

21:00: Exhibition of photos by Santiago Stankovic. "Fuegos III", organised by the Demons of Hiachat. Cafeteria Sa Caseta.

22:30: Open-air fideua supper. Plaça de la Vila.


Saturday, 27 August:
14:30: "Festa des Batre". This is an event that has been revived this year and is dedicated to farming traditions and in particular hay-making. Features traditional Mallorcan dress, glosador "commentators" and more. Held at the Cases de s'Hort d'en Degollat.

18:30: Country fiesta. Pub Es Colomer.

22:00: Party (for older folk) with the group Yesterday. Plaça de la Vila


Sunday, 28 August:
17:30: Radio-control vehicles. In front of the Peugeot garage.

20:00: Welcome oration for the fiestas and concert by the Santa Margalida choir. Parish church.


Monday, 29 August:
18:30: Concert by the Bandeta d'Estiu. Plaça de la Vila.

19:00: Children and adult fashion parade. Plaça de la Vila.


Tuesday, 30 August:
19:00: Sport and keep-fit sessions. With rhythmic gymnastics, tai-chi and more. Plaça de la Vila and church square.

22:00: Poetry and wine. Pub Es Colomer.


Wednesday, 31 August:
16:00: Games for all ages. Plaça de la Vila.

19:45: Ball de Bot folk dance with the Santa Margalida school of Ball de Bot. Plaça de la Vila.

21:00: Benefit open-air supper. Price, 10 euros. Plaça de la Vila.

22:00: Dancing with accompaniment by Aires Vileros and Tramudança. Plaça de la Vila.


Thursday, 1 September:
19:00: Competition and parade of t-shirts for La Beata. Auditorium.

19:30: Opening of painting exhibition by Maria Antònia Barceló. Sala de Plens.

20:30: Opening of painting exhibition by Jordi Poquet. Sala de la Rectoria.

21:30: Playback contest.


Friday, 2 September:
18:30: Children's entertainment with the group Cucorba. Plaça de la Vila.

20:00: Ringing of bells and raising of the standard of the town and La Beata banner.

20:15: Opening of painting exhibition by Carles Bros. Sala de la Rectoria.

20:30: Concert by the Band of Music with music by John Barry, a one-time resident of Santa Margalida. Auditorium.

23:00: Fire run by the Demons de Hiachat.

24:00: Pop and rock with groups Anegats and Es Reboster then DJs. Plaça de la Vila.


Saturday, 3 September:
17:00: Traditional races with the accompaniment of pipers and whistlers.

19:30: Flowers for La Beata. Pipers and whistlers and music bands. Town hall.

20:00: Mass followed by street procession with the "relic" of Santa Catalina. Parish church and then streets.

21:30: Open air supper. Price up to ten euros. Calle Hostal.

22:30: Party with groups Mel & Sucre, Rodamons, La Loca-motora and DJs Puça and Butxe. And followed by processions with the local band of music through the town.


Sunday, 4 September (Day of La Beata):
08:00: Pipers and whistlers wake up the town.

10:00: Departure of the demons.

11:00: Mass. With Santa Margalida choir and band of music and ball de bot and pipers and whistlers. Parish church.

17:30: Floats and carriages.

19:00: Parade of bands of music and pipers.

21:00: The La Beata procession.

24:00: Party with groups Espais Verds and Los Gatos de Suset. Plaça de la Vila.

LA BEATA FIESTAS 2010 - SANTA MARGALIDA

Friday, 27 August:
19:00: Treasure hunt. From Plaça de la Vila.

20:30: Opening of painting exhibition by Juan Sanz. Sala de la Rectoria

22:00: Open-air cinema (in Catalan). Ice Age: Origin of the Dinosaurs. Paseo Pouás.

Sunday, 29 August:
18:15: Opening of photographic exhibition about the fiestas of La Beata. Local Antònia Quetglas.

18:30: Fiftieth anniversary of Bar Sa Granja. At the bar.

19:30: Mass and prayer for the fiestas. With concert by the Santa Margalida choir.

Monday, 30 August:
19:30: Street procession and batucada (drum/samba).

Tuesday, 30 August:
20:00: Demonstration of and classes for rhythmic gymnastics, pilates, aerobics, spinning. Plaça de la Vila and Plaça de l'Església.

Wednesday, 1 September:
17:30: Water theme park. Plaça de la Vila.

19:00: Opening of exhibition by Toni Dalmau. Sala de la Rectoria.

19:15: Opening of exhibition by Gerard Matas. Casal de Cultura.

19:30: T-shirt competition. Auditorium.

20:15: Ball de Bot.

21:30: Dance with performances by Aires Vileros and Música Nostra. Plaça de la Vila.

Thursday, 2 September:
19:00: Children's entertainment with the group Cucorba. Plaça de la Vila.

20:00: Organ recital (with flute accompaniment). Santa Margalida parish church.

21:30: Playback (miming contest).

Friday, 3 September:
18:00: Mobylette party. Ctra. Artà in front of the Guardia Civil buildings.

19:00: Bell ringing.

20:30: Opening of exhibition of photos of the Beata procession. Auditorium.

23:30: Fire run with demons. From the church to the Plaça de la Vila.

00:30: Performance by Es Reboster with DJs Parragó and Puça.

Saturday, 4 September:
17:00: Traditional races, with accompaniment by pipers and whistlers.

19:30: Flowers for La Beata. Pipers and whistlers and music bands. Town hall.

20:00: Mass followed by street procession with the "relic" of Santa Catalina. Parish church and then streets.

21:30: Open air supper. Price up to ten euros.

22:30: Party with the groups Horris Kamoi, Romantics, Tres Kaires, Tumbet de Solfa. Plaça de la Vila. And followed by processions with the local band of music through the town.

Sunday, 5 September (Day of La Beata):
10:00: Departure of the demons.

11:00: Mass. With Santa Margalida choir and band of music and ball de bot and pipers and whistlers. Parish church.

17:30: Floats and carriages.

19:00: Parade of bands of music and pipers. Starting from Plaça d'n Ramin i d'en Panxo.

21:00: The La Beata procession.

24:00: Party with music from the 60s, 70s and 80s, with performances by Trio Arco Iris, Mallorca Nostàlgica and Luis Aguilé. Plaça de la Vila.

Monday, 6 September:
22:00: Comedy night "Per amunt i per avall". Plaça de la Vila.

Friday, 10 September:
21:00: Open-air supper - benefit for building work at the church. 15 euros in advance from various locations. Performance by the orchestra Yesterday. In front of the church.

BEATA FIESTA 2009 - SANTA MARGALIDA (selected events)

The Beata fiesta in Santa Margalida is considered to feature some of the most traditional aspects of Mallorcan fiestas, most obviously the actual celebration of the Beata Santa Catalina Thomas.

Here is a list of some selected events:

Saturday, 29 August
19:30: Mass. Santa Margalida choir. Place: parish church.

22:30: Dance. Performances by Aires Vileras and Música Nostra. Place: Plaça de la Vila.


Sunday, 30 August
19:30: Mass and prayer for the fiestas. Followed by jazz concert with group Jazztabé (sax, keyboards, bass and drums). Place: parish church.


Tuesday, 1 September
20:30: Master classes of pilates, aerobics and spinning and also rhythmic gymnastics. Place: Plaça de la Vila.


Wednesday, 2 September
18:00: "Water park". Place: Plaça de la Vila.

22:00: Glosada. This is a form of unaccompanied folk singing. Place: Plaça de la Vila.


Thursday, 3 September
21:30: Playback and presentation of youth singing. Place: Plaça de la Vila.


Friday, 4 September
23:00: Fire run with demons. Place: Plaça de la Vila.

24:00: Rock, pop and electronic music night. Groups - Mar de Dudas and Pirates Pirats and DJs Butxe and Vives. Place: Plaça de la Vila.

00:30: House project and rock underground. Place: Pub Es Colomer.


Saturday, 5 September
17:00: Traditional races with accompaniment by pipers and whistlers.

19:30: Performance by the pipers and whistlers and Santa Margalida music band. Place: Plaça de la Vila.

22:30: Saturday party. Groups Tres Kaires, Oasis, Ballàfasuà, Horris Kamoi. Place: Plaça de la Vila.

00:30: DJs. Place: Pub Es Colomer.


Sunday, 6 September (day of La Beata)
10:00: Exit of the demons.

11:00: Solemn mass. Also with choir, Santa Margalida music band, pipers and whistlers. Place: parish church.

17:30: Floats through streets in the centre of the town.

21:00: The Beata procession.

24:00: Grand party. Performance by Julio Simfonic, Romàntics and Fenomenas Band. Place: Plaça de la Vila.


Monday, 7 September
22:00: Theatre night (Catalan). Place: Plaça de la Vila and then the Grand Fireworks Display.

BEATA FIESTA 2008 - SANTA MARGALIDA (selected events)

The Beata fiesta in Santa Margalida is considered to feature some of the most traditional aspects of Mallorcan fiestas, most obviously the actual celebration of the Beata Santa Catalina Thomas.

Here is a list of some selected events:

Saturday, 30 August:
22:00: Dance, with performances by Aires Vileros and Música Nostra. Place: Plaça de la Vila (town square).

24:00: Concert with Wonderbrass, Dinamo and Almasonora. Place: Es Colomer.

Monday, 1 September:
22:30 (approx.): Concert with the Catalina Moll Group. Place: Plaça de l'església (church square).

Friday, 5 September:
22:30: Fire run with demons. Place: Plaça de l'església.

24:00: Rock night with groups Es Reboster, Anegats, D-Nou. Place: Plaça de la Vila.

Saturday, 6 September:
19:30: Performance by whistlers and the Santa Margalida Band of Music. Place: Plaça de la Vila.

22:30: Party night to dawn with the groups Romantics, Oasis, Tumbet de Solfa, Horris Kamoi and DJ Toni. Place: Plaça de la Vila.

Sunday, 7 September:
10:00: The exit of the demons in the streets of the town.

11:00: Solemn service but with music and dance. Place: L'església parroquial. (The church in other words.)

17:30: Floats through streets in the centre of the town.

21:00: The Beata procession.

24:00 Grand closing party with performance by Tomeu Penya, Geminis and Perico Linde, Bing Band. Place: Plaça de la Vila.

Monday, 8 September:
24:00 (approx I'm guessing): Firework finale.

SANTA MARGALIDA “LA BEATA” WEEKEND AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2007

31 August:
22.30 - Fire run with the devils.

24:00 - Concert and party with Es Reboster, Satellites, Niños Mutantes, DJ Jesús Ordovás.

1 September:
22:30 - Groups Oasis (no, not that one), Sa Minut Band, Tumbet de Siolfa, Horris Kamoi and DJ Juan Campos.

2 September:
11:00 - Solemn mass.

21:00 - The “most typical” procession of Mallorca (for Catalina Thomàs).

24:00 - Grand celebration with Mecano Simfònic and Romàntics.