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The annual fiestas in the Valley of Ricote feature bull runs and bullfighting
The town of Blanca, in the Ricote Valley, celebrates its annual fiestas in honour of San Roque in the days leading up to the Feast Day of the Sain on August 16, with a wide range of activities including open air concerts, a funfair and “encierros” (or bull runs).
Bullfighting also forms part of the overall programme, so if you object to bull-related events, then best avoid Blanca during this period!
On the other hand, if you are intending to participate in a bull run, then please remember that participants are not permitted to run with backpacks or bags which could get in the way of their own progress or that of fellow runners, suitable shoes must be worn (no flip-flops!), and avoid taking drugs or alcohol.
In addition, it is prohibited to stand in the street during the run unless you are actually taking part, prodding or touching the bulls to attract their attention is prohibited, photographs may not be taken by runners, and under-18’s are not allowed to take part.
Ticket prices for the events in the bull ring range from 13.50 to 20 euros for individual events and from 31.50 to 50 euros for season tickets. Prices are lower for the “recortador” events.
Tickets are available from the municipal library between 12.00 and 14.00 and from 18.00 to 20.00. Bookings and information on 618 606680 and 637 418642.
The schedule for this year’s fiestas includes the following:
Thursday August 11
12.00: Children’s bull run (not with fully grown bulls!)
14.00: Entertainment from “Los Informales”.
15.00: Traditional bull run, an event awarded Regional Tourist Interest status.
23.00: Music from Orquesta Acuarela in the Parque Municipal.
Friday August 12
11.30: Children’s bull run.
12.30: Music in the Street from MOVAR.
19.00: The “Recortadores” competition. These performers are those who, without a cape or any other help other than a lance-like stick, specialize in dodging the advances of the bull.
22.30: Music from the 80´s and 90´with the Porlan Essential Band in the Parque Municipal.
00.30: DJ music at the Polideportivo Municipal (admission 5 euros in advance, 8 euros on the gate).
Saturday August 13
9.00: Entertainment from “Los Informales”.
10.00: Bull run in the streets, the route including the Gran Vía.
12.30: Aperitif for bullfight fans at the Centro Miguel Ángel Fernández Abenza.
18.00: Musical street parade.
19.00: The second “Villa de Blanca” Novilladas Picadas festival begins with the first semi-final, with Jorge Martínez competing against Marcos Linares.
23.00: UNRISEN, the hugely popular Queen tribute act at the Polideportivo Municipal. Tickets at the MUCAB building or at compralentrada.com, 15 euros in advance, 20 euros on the gate.
1.00: Flamenco version of “El Callejón del Sastre” in the Parque Municipal, followed by music from DJ Fonty.
Sunday August 14
9.00: Entertainment from “Los Informales”.
10.00: Bull run in the streets, the route including the Gran Vía.
12.30: Aperitif for bullfight fans at the Centro Miguel Ángel Fernández Abenza.
13.00: Music in the streets with DJ FONTY.
18.00: Musical street parade.
19.00: The second “Villa de Blanca” Novilladas Picadas festival continues with the second semi-final, with Jaime González Écija competing against Víctor Acebo.
19.15: Prayers are offered to San Roque, prior to Holy Mass at 20.00.
23.00: Concert by Los Secretos on their 30th anniversary tour at the Polideportivo Municipal. Tickets at the MUCAB building or at compralentrada.com, 20 euros in advance, 25 euros on the gate.
1.00: Entertainment from Antonio Micol and Outnamed in the Parque Municipal.
Monday August 15, Assumption Day
9.00: Entertainment from “Los Informales”.
10.00: Bull run in the streets, the route including the Gran Vía.
12.30: Aperitif for bullfight fans at the Centro Miguel Ángel Fernández Abenza.
13.00: Music in the streets with Filiú y Cía.
19.00: The Grand Final of the second “Villa de Blanca” Novilladas Picadas festival.
19.15: Prayers are offered to San Roque, prior to Holy Mass at 20.00.
23.00: Comedian Santi Rodríguez performs at the Polideportivo Municipal. Tickets at the MUCAB building or at compralentrada.com, 10 euros in advance and 15 euros on the gate.
Midnight: Dance in the Parque Municipal to the music of Reke and Retropop.
1.00: Fireworks to mark the start of the Feast Day of San Roque.
Tuesday August 16, the Feast Day of San Roque
10.00: Musical and floral parade in the streets.
12.30: Batukada drummers Jandinga.
19.15: Prayers are offered to San Roque, prior to Holy Mass at 20.00.
21.00: The procession through the streets of the figure of San Roque, accompanied by fireworks en route from the Plaza de la Iglesia, via Calle Pintor Pedro Cano, Calle Anguillara Sabazia, Avenida del Puente, Calle Frutas de Levante, Plaza Víctimas del Terrorismo, Gran Vía, Calle Pedro Portillo, Calle Mayor and back to the Plaza de la Iglesia.
23.00: Music and dancing featuring Acuarela and Stolen in the Parque Municipal.
1.00: Fireworks mark the end of the 2022 fiestas of San Roque in Blanca.
For more upcoming events in the Costa Cálida go to the What’s On section of Murcia Today.
