Archive · Fiestas Patronales de Alcalà de Xivert 2009 programme, 22 to 31 August
Saturday 22nd · Patron Saint Festivities of Alcalà de Xivert
5th “MONTE CABALLO” RACE organised by Club Muntanyenc Serra d'Irta. Registration and start at Plaza del Convento
Traditional “PLANTÀ DE CADAFALS” with a “torrá” breakfast for attendees
YOUTH FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT at San Fernando field until 14:00
GENERAL BELL-RINGING announcing the arrival of the 2009 patron saint festivities
CHESS TOURNAMENT in tribute to the old greats of the game, organised by the Club de Ajedrez de Alcalà at BAR COCA
BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT organised by BAR COLÓN. Registration and start at the same bar
PRESENTATION of “LOS GIGANTES” (the Giants), recently restored by the Escuela Taller de Alcalà and volunteers from the Amas de Casa, in Calle Doctor Seguer, below the Town Hall, accompanied by the CABEZUDOS (Big Heads)
Announcement of the start of the fiestas with the “CHUPINAZO”, launched from the Town Hall balcony. Music, noise, surprises and a street parade open to all, through the streets of the town
Football match at San Fernando field between C.F. ALCALÀ amateur and VILLARREAL youth teams
PRESENTATION of the festeras in an emotional ceremony at Plaza de la Iglesia
GALA BALL at the courtyard of C.E.I.P. school of Alcalà (Calle Francisco Sospedra), with music from the orchestra NUEVA ALASKA
Sunday 23rd · Patron Saint Festivities of Alcalà de Xivert
Clay pigeon shooting trophy, Patron Saint Festivities 2009, organised by the SAN PEDRO shooting club, at the shooting range of the same name
Children's playground at Plaza de las Escuelas
Opening of the painting exhibition “IDAS Y VENIDAS” by the artist Antonio Marzal at the RuralCaja Exhibition Hall. Open until the 27th
Bell-ringing
Start of the “guiñote” card championship at the Alcalà retirees' club, organised by D. Vicente Bayarri
Registration and start of the table-tennis championship at the sports pavilion, organised by TENIS TAULA DE ALCALÀ
PREGÓN (opening speech), setting off from Avenida Héroes de Marruecos and following the traditional streets, led by our festeras with the special presence of the Reina de Fiestas of Castellón
Night of dances at Plaza del Mercado, with audiovisual projections and the participation of the dance group of ALCALÀ DE XIVERT and the CENTRO ARAGONÉS of Castellón
Bull with fireballs and cows from the Manolo Herrera cattle ranch
Tuesday 25th · Patron Saint Festivities of Alcalà de Xivert
Morning entry of cattle organised by the “JOVENTUT BOUERA”, with animals from Reses Bravas Cucala
Popular breakfast at the bullring, organised and sponsored by the “JOVENTUT BOUERA” bullfighting association
CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUND at Plaza de las Escuelas
Entry and testing of cattle from the Reses Bravas Cucala ranch
Bell-ringing
Continuation of the guiñote championship
BICYCLE DAY, organised by the Club Ciclista Xivertense: “Come on, today the streets belong to the bikes!”
Exhibition of cattle from the Reses Bravas Cucala ranch
Release from the crate of a wild bull from the Diego Romero ranch, named PREGONERO no. 45, guarismo 5, sponsored by the “EL FOC” fireball team
Break for a snack
Alternative bull entry by the group “EL SENYO”
Release of cattle from the Germán Vidal ranch
Wild bull with fireballs from the Diego Romero ranch
“TOMBET DE BOU” organised and produced by CUSTOM MAESTRAT, and a verbena with the orchestra JUNIORS. During dinner the Amas de Casa will sell homemade sweets to raise funds for the 2010 provincial gathering of Amas de Casa. Organiser's note: Custom Maestrat would like to thank everyone for their cooperation in collecting their own food tray
Release of cattle from the Fernando Machancoses ranch
Wild bull with fireballs from the Guardiola Fantoni ranch. Followed by, in the Carpa Jove, “NIGHT OF THE OLD ROCKERS” with music from the 70s, 80s and 90s
Thursday 27th · Patron Saint Festivities of Alcalà de Xivert
Entry and testing of cattle from the Manolo Herrera ranch
Bell-ringing
“Recortes” (bull-dodging) contest with cattle from the Pedro Fumadó ranch
Break for a snack
Alternative bull entry by the peña “EL SENYO”
Release of cattle from the Manolo Herrera ranch
Bull with fireballs from the Pedro Fumadó ranch
At the courtyard of the C.E.I.P. school (Calle Francisco Sospedra), “NIGHT OF PASODOBLES” by the musical group SANTA CECILIA of Alcalà, and a verbena with the orchestra LA MAGIA
Friday 28th · Patron Saint Festivities of Alcalà de Xivert
Eve of the Patron Saint
Children's playground at Plaza de las Escuelas
Entry and testing of cattle from the Manolo Herrera ranch
Bell-ringing
Exhibition of cattle from the Manolo Herrera ranch
Break for a snack
Alternative bull with fireballs organised by the “colla bous alternativos EL SENYO”
Release of cattle from the Manolo Herrera ranch
SERENADE TO THE PATRON SAINT by the musical group SANTA CECILIA of Alcalà de Xivert
GALA BALL by the orchestras MUNDO and 5ª AVENIDA
Carpa Jove: night of the collaborating venues SETHI – TUNEL – KALIMNOS – INFINITY, with gifts and lots of surprises
Saturday 29th · Patron Saint Festivities of Alcalà de Xivert
Patron Saint's Day
“DESPERTÁ” (wake-up call) by the Mayorales de San Pedro 2010
Children's and youth football at San Fernando field, organised by C.F. ALCALÀ
Start of MOTORBIKE DAY. Gathering at Plaza de la Iglesia. Gift and refreshment for all registered riders. Organised by Moto Club Xivert
Regional BOLI-DALI championship at the bullring
Popular Paella Day, organised by the “DOLÇAINERS” group of Alcalà de Xivert, at the park next to San Fernando field
Bell-ringing
MOTORBIKE RIDE around town with a stop at Bar La Solivella
At the “La Carrerassa D'Antoni” circuit, PAELLA for all registered riders, with trophy presentation and prize draw
12th MOTO-CROSS of Alcalà de Xivert, categories MX1, MX2, 65cc and 50cc, followed by a motocross jump contest and the closing of Motorbike Day
J.A. MIRALLES MEMORIAL organised by the CLUB CICLISTA XIVERTENSE
Solemn Mass at the Parish Church in honour of our patron saint SAN JUAN BAUTISTA, followed by a procession along the traditional streets. At the end of the procession, opening of the restoration works on the BELL TOWER
Football match at San Fernando field between C.F. ALCALÀ amateur and VINARÒS preferente
