From May 9 to 15, Estepona celebrates one of the most important festivals of the year: the Fair of San Isidro Labrador, patron saint of the city. During these days, there are all kinds of participatory activities in which the people of Estepona show their joy to the world. To make sure you don’t miss a single one, we present this year’s official calendar of activities. Viva San Isidro!
Enjoy the Cultural Wealth of Andalusia
From workshops to contests and live processions, the Fiesta de San Isidro in Estepona offers an unparalleled experience for all attendees. Immerse yourself in the rich Andalusian culture while enjoying the delicious local gastronomy and the warm hospitality of the people of Estepona.
Children’s Day: May 9
What you should know:
- 19:00: Children’s Day – Great parade of joy with giants and big-heads.
- 22:00: Inauguration of the amusement park – Cutting of the Ribbon, Parade of Authorities, Queens and Maids of Honor
- 23:30: Animation Music ‘Dj’ in the Official Booth ‘San Isidro Labrbador’.
May 10
What you should know:
- 13:00 – 18:00: Exhibition and demonstration of objects made of pleita
- 14:30: Tasting of the traditional “SOPA CAMPERA”.
- 21:00: Dance performance by Estudio de Baile ‘La Milana’.
- 22:45: Dance with orchestra with the Musical Group ‘Latidos’.
May 11
What you should know:
- 10:30: Wine competition of Estepona and its region
- 13:30: Axe dexterity contest
- 15:00: Awarding of prizes for the contests held
- 21:00: Dance performance by ‘Lourdes Bazán’ and ‘Lourdes Barrientos’.
- 22:30: Dance with orchestra with the Musical Group ‘Latidos’.
May 12
What you should know:
- 11:00: Farewell act of the Simpecado rociero to San Isidro
- 12:00: Horse Gymkhana Competition
- 13:00: Horseback Racetrack Competition
- 14:00: Horseback Pole Vaulting Competition
- 15:00: Awarding of prizes for the contests held
- 17:30: Children’s Party
- 21:00: Dance performance by the dance group ‘Con Acento’.
- 22:30: Animation Music ‘DJ
May 13
What you should know:
- 10:30: Lemonade workshop
- 18:00: Snacks for the elderly
- 19:30: Solidarity cart
- 22:00: Animation Music ‘Dj
May 14
What you should know:
- 10:30: Milking and cheese workshop
- 11:00 – 14:00: Floral Offering to the patron saint
- 12:00: Exhibition of canaries
- 17:30: Fig bread making workshop
- 21:00: Dance performance by the Dance Academy of the Peña Flamenca de Estepona.
May 15
What you should know:
- 11:00: Concelebrated Eucharist
- 12:00: Visit to the San Isidro Labrador Altar
- 12:30: Official presentation of the institutional offering
- 13:00: Visit of altars with prizes
- 18:00: Jubilant processional departure of San Isidro Labrador
In short, Estepona prepares one more year, with the same enthusiasm as always, to celebrate the San Isidro Fair. If you are not familiar with this popular festival, take the opportunity to visit the Garden of the Costa del Sol. It will surely not leave you indifferent.
