Festivals in Quintanar del Rey

Local festivals of Quintanar del Rey

Quintanar del Rey celebrates its summer festivities in honour of the Virgen del Rosario and maintains a special connection with San Marcos, patron saint of the town. The festival of San Marcos is celebrated on 25 April and brings together religious and popular events; The major festivals of the Virgen del Rosario are usually concentrated around mid-August.

• Main celebrations: San Marcos on 25 April, San Isidro on 15 May and the Fair and Patron Saint Festivities of the Virgen del Rosario during August.
• Usual duration: San Marcos concentrates its main events in one day; The patron fair takes place over several days and publishes its own book or programme for each edition.
• Usual places: Cruz de San Marcos, San Marcos church, Plaza de la Concepción, Plaza Mayor, municipal park and other cultural and festive venues.
• Traditions of Saint Mark: reception of the representation of Villagarcía del Llano at the Cross of San Marcos, procession to the church, mass, band concert, popular food or gazpachada and children's activities.
• Patron saint festivities: The municipal programme usually includes presentation of the festivities, parade, music, association activities and proposals for different ages.
• Participación: City Council, Musical Group, local associations, neighbors, families and visitors.

The detailed dates, routes and schedules must be checked each year in the corresponding municipal programme, especially in the case of the patron's fair in August.