From the 27 from June to 1 from July will be held the Benasque and Anciles festivals, In honor to San Marcial (June 30) already San Pedro (June 29). We share the festival program and events that will take place during these holidays.
FRIDAY, JUNE 27
18: 30: Premiere of the musical Montañusica. Children's version of Grease and concert by the Festival group. All this at the Palace of the Counts of Ribagorza.
Starting at 00:00 hours PRE-FIESTAS of Benasque 2014. Collaborators: Pub Movies, Discoteca Petronilla, Pub Molly Malone and Musical Cregueña.
SATURDAY, JUNE 28
From 11:30am to 13:30am Large children's playground outside the Benasque sports center, includes foam party (13:00 PM)
17: 00-20: 00h: Large children's playground at the Benasque Sports Centre.
18: 00h: Choral Concert. Els Pitarrois del Freixe Choral Group and the Orkatz Choirs (Children's and Adults) from Zegama (Guipúzcoa). Venue: Parish Church of Benasque.
18h AM Popular "grass bowling" or "bales" race. Plaza Mayor and Avenida de los Tilos in Benasque
20h AM Traditional bell washing
21h AM Opening speech of the festivities, reading of the proclamation by the Dones de Benás Sports and Cultural Association of Benasque, party stewards 2014 and Authorities.
21h AM The opening firework display kicks off the 2014 Benasque festivities in honor of our patron saint, San Marsial. Handouts of ponchos and pastries are distributed, with thanks to Pastelería Fabrés for their collaboration. Benasque Town Hall Square
21: 00 22h to: 30h Dance session in Benasque by the Nueva Era orchestra.
00:30 h - 3:00 h Dance session in Benasque by the Nueva Era Orchestra.
Starting at 3:45 a.m. Performance by the cover band DENOCHE.
SUNDAY, JUNE 29 (Saint Peter's Day)
11:30h. Traditional rocket launch in Anciles.
12:00h. Baturra Mass in honor of San Pedro, Patron of Anciles.
12h AMTraditional procession through the streets of Anciles.
13:00h. Distribution of ponchos and coca, enlivened by the brass band "la alegría" in the tent at the entrance to Anciles.
17:00h. Traditional Guiñote tournament at Bar Ansils “XVI Ángel Pardo Memorial”
18h AM The serenade to the stewards, maids and authorities of Benasque will be accompanied by the Rondalla “Aires Monegrinos”
20: 30-22: 00h Afternoon dance session with the "Show Conexión" orchestra in Anciles. Come on, kids and adults alike!
00:30 p.m.-4:30 a.m. Dance session by the “show conexión” orchestra in Anciles
MONDAY, JUNE 30 (Saint Marsial's Day)
07h AMRocket launch in honor of Saint Martial.
11h AM Traditional Bell Ringing and Rocket Launch.
12h AM Aragonese Mass in honor of Saint Martial, Patron Saint of Benasque.
13:00h. Traditional procession through the streets of the town in honor of Saint Martial
14:00h. Balls dels homes, with the traditional change of stewards.
15:00h. Distribution of Poncho, coca and small snacks outside the Town Hall, we appreciate the collaboration of the El Laminero candy factory.
15:30h. Parade through the streets accompanied by the brass band "La Alegría"! Get ready to dig deep into your pockets!
18:00h. Jota festival by the Aires Monegrinos Folkloric Group. Plaza of the “Pedro Pascual” Science Centre in Benasque.
20: 30-22: 00h Afternoon dance session with the “Isaura” orchestra. Benasque Town Hall Square
00: 30-04: 30h. Dance session by the “Isaura” Orchestra. Benasque Town Hall Square.
MARTES 1 of July
11: 00H “VII Children’s Cycling Tour, San Marcial Festival” Organized by the Benasque Valley Cycling Association. Starting point: Benasque Sports Centre. Route: Benasque-Anciles-Benasque.
13: 30h: Traditional meal with our elders.
17h AM Demonstration of the traditional game of Quills. By Les Dones de la Villa. Pedro Pascual Science Center Square, Benasque. We thank the "Dones de Benás" Sports and Cultural Association for their collaboration.
19h AM Traditional “Ball de les Dones” in the Benasque Town Hall Square
20h AM Distribution of ponchos and… by the stewards of The festivities. If you haven't been generous with the drinks, there won't be anything to eat…
22:30h. Comedy and stand-up comedy show. Danny Boy-Rivera with the show “Plan B” Auditorium of the Palace of the Counts of Ribagorza.