Fuengirola Fair in October

Are you in or around Fuengirola at the beginning of October? Then don’t miss the Fuengirola Fair 2024 which will be held from the 6th to 12th of October.

The Fuengirola Fair is held in honour of its patron saint, the Virgen del Rosario and is, together with the Malaga Fair (in August) and the Estepona Fair (in July), the most multitudinous, folkloric, lively and colourful in the province.

We tell you everything you need to know!

What’s in store for me at the Fuengirola Fair?

Get ready for a few days full of festive atmosphere throughout the city. As in the other major fairs, many locals take a holiday during these days to fully enjoy their patron saint’s festivities.

You will see many women dressed in typical gypsy costumes with flowers in their hair.

If you also feel like dressing up for the occasion, we attach this link to Google maps where you can find shops for Gypsy costumes and accessories in Fuengirola.

But the most outstanding feature of the Fuengirola Fair is the prominence of the horses.

Both in the streets of the town centre and in the fairgrounds, there are magnificent horses beautifully decked, riders with their typical costumes and many decorated carriages.

And, as with the other fairs, the Fuengirola fair is divided into Day Fair in the centre and the Night Fair which takes place in the centre of the fairgrounds.

Day Fair

If you’re more of a day person than a night person, just take a stroll through the centre and go with the flow. Many bars have a bar service on the street, with music and lots of atmosphere.

Night Fair

From the afternoon onwards the party moves more to the fairgrounds of Fuengirola.

It is conveniently located in the centre of town and about 10 minutes walking distance from the suburban train station.

On the fairground there are the typical fairground attractions, food and drink and the so-called ‘Casetas’, large halls, where there are usually live performances every day.

Public Holidays during the Fuengirola Fair

During the festivities there will be two public holidays.

The 7th of October is a local holiday in Fuengirola in honour of its patron saint. The 12th is a bank holiday.

While most small businesses will be closed, the Miramar Shopping centre in Fuengirola will be open.

Programme Fuengirola Fair 2024

A week before the Fair itself, you can take part in the traditional pilgrimage in honour of the virgin.

29 September – Rosario Pilgrimage

10 am: Romeros Mass in the Rosario Church at the Plaza de la Constitución.

11 am: Departure of the procession from the Plaza de la Constitución. There will be typical carts, horse riders, pilgrims and decorated vehicles.

Route: Calle Miguel de Cervantes, Avenida Condes de San Isidro, Calle Hermanos Pinzón, Avenida de Mijas, Camino de Campanales to El Esparragal.

The procession is expected to arrive at around 1:15 pm in El Esparragal, where the festivities will take place with music, dancing and food. There will be a drinks and food bar, as well as a stage with performances at 6 pm and 7 pm.

Rosario Pilgrimage Fuengirola Route

6 to 12 October

6th October

After the opening speech at 21:30 the fair is officially inaugurated with the lighting of the artistic lighting.

7th October

Holiday in honour of the Virgen del Rosario. It is a local holiday in Fuengirola and most of the shops in the centre are closed.

10 am: Flamenco Mass in the Plaza de la Constitución, followed by the procession of the Virgin through the streets of the city.

Itinerary: Plaza de la Constitución, Avenida Condes de San Isidro, Calle Marconi, Calle Palangeros, Calle Larga, Calle España and return to the church at Plaza de la Constitución.

Itinerary Rosario Procession Fuengirola

10 pm: Flamenco Festival in the Palacio de la Paz.
Tickets

8 October

Children’s Day. Children’s attractions at 50% off at the fairgrounds.

10th October

Sergio Dalma concert at the Palacio de la Paz. [Tickets sold out]

12th October

11 am. Mass in honour of the Virgen del Pilar (Patron Saint of Spain). It is a bank holiday in Spain and shops are closed (except Miramar shopping centre).

12 am. Celebration of the National Holiday in the Plaza de la Constitución.

10 pm. Dance in Sessions Party at the Palacio de la Paz. Tickets

Performances at the Senior Citizen’s Hut. From 6 to 12 October this stand will host a wide programme of performances, music and dance. From Monday to Saturday there will be entertainment from 5 pm until midnight.