| EVENTS OF SEPTEMBER
6th - 14th of September: Parties Vasco (Euskal Jaiak)
All starts with the Day of Sidra, that gives way to a series of activities that show the best of Basque folklore.The main aim of this festival is to show the public, various sports and folk expressions that exist in this part of Spain.
Venue: Old Town.
7th of September: Parties of Txomin Enea
It all starts with the traditional txupinazo to continue after the parade and heads. One of the most unique and fun of this holiday is the txupiguarro. Here, young Donostia face a battle without equal, having as a weapon: water, flour and eggs. On the other hand, it should be noted that the tortillas and desserts are requested by the audience. Other act that is interesting is the musical concerts. Finally, everything ends with a dinner and a popular ballroom dancing. Also, the fireworks are responsible for close to culminate in these celebrations.
Venue: Txomin streets of Enea.
8th of September: Virgin of Arrate Festivity
This festival is held to pay homage to the Virgin of this rural neighborhood. To accomplish this is a festival in which all the villagers can take part. Some of the activities highlighted that can be experienced here are linked to the Basque dance, sport and the rural bertso Afari. Other acts also traditional in these festivities are the Mass and the procession of the Virgin until the Cross. Finally, we can not forget the music, txoznas and folk festivals.
Venue: Campaign for Arrate.
13th of September: Egia, Porrontxo Jaiak
Everything starts with a kalejira in the morning then it continues with a series of sporting competitions. Another activity very interesting to live here are samplings of the main products in this area. Everything ends with a celebration with all the inhabitants of this place.
Venue: Streets of Jaiak-Egia.
First two Sundays in September: Boat Races
The Thursday before the first Sunday in September is the competition that ranks the drifters who will fight to get the famed flag of La Concha. After the first two Sundays of the month, the Bay of La Concha becomes the meeting point for the top eight boats of the season. In the end, one of them will be the winner and will take the title to be the best boat rowing in bank deposits.
Venue: La Concha Bay.
During the second half of September: International Film Festival
This festival is a gathering of the films that possess features the highest category (A) given by the FIAPF, or also known as the International Federation of Film Producers Associations. Meanwhile, here there are several films that have been projected that soon after became big hits. Some of these productions displayed were Star Wars of George Lucas, Melinda and Melinda, from Woody Allen, Batman, from Tim Burton, and The Legend of Zorro. Among the key players who have participated in this event are Robert de Niro, Bette Davis, Richard Gere, Catherine Zeta Jones, Al Pacino, Alfred Hitchcock, Charlize Theron, Antonio Banderas, Autrey Hepburn and Javier Bardem. It should be noted that this film event is the most important in Spain and one of the best in the entire European continent. The prizes awarded by the jury of this official Festival (composed by important personalities from the films) are the Concha de Oro, the Silver Shell for Best Director, the Silver Shell for Best Actress, the Silver Shell for Best Actor, The Jury Prize for best screenplay and the Jury Prize for best picture. In general, it is one of the cultural events of greater emphasis on Spanish territory, an act which is highlighted by the active participation of the population Donostia. Thanks to them, the Festival has been able to survive and be of great help to independent film.
Venue: various projections are held at various locations such as the Hotel Maria Cristina, the Main Theater, the Cinémas Prince, the Teatro Victoria Eugenia and the Palace of Congresses and Kursaal Auditorium.
EVENTS IN OCTOBER
Celebrations of Martutene
This celebration coincides with the Feast of the fair Pilar, with the Cider Fair (Sagardo Eguna) as one of the most important. Meanwhile, farmers in this place, also known as baserritarras, are responsible for offering the best products of the field. It should be noted that games for small and street performances round out the program of events.
Venue: Martutene avenues.
Throughout October: Cultural Activities in Eibar
Year after year takes place throughout the month of October a series of activities related to art and culture in this town known as Eibar. Some of the most striking are the skills of photography, storytelling competitions and the International Festival of Puppet and Marionette. In this event you can see the best of various artists of this village and also discover new values. Not only that, since it involved foreign artists, a fact which gives it a different touch to this festival.
Venue: Main Hall Complex Education Eibar.
EVENTS IN NOVEMBER
1st of November: Gaztainerre in Eibar
The second Monday after the feast of All Saints' Day is the celebration of Gaztainerre. Its main feature is to eat a dinner, where the chestnuts and snails are reaching the plate. It should be noted that these celebrations are held throughout Spain but with greater force in Eibar.
Venue: the homes of Eibar.
9th of November: Extremadura Migas Festival
This holiday is characterized by the supply of the famous crumbs. This dish, which is exquisite for many people, is exhibited to the public so that they can enjoy and sample. On the other hand, do not forget, crumbs (product icon in the community cooking extremeña of San Sebastian) which are prepared from chacinas of land and bread.
Venue: Plaza Zuloaga.
22th of November: Feast of Santa Cecilia in Eibar, Ermua and Deba
This celebration takes place in these three places to pay tribute to St. Cecilia. In the town of Eibar is a serenade in which involve large numbers of the public. In Ermua is the famed "boasts corals." Finally, in Deba is honored to Santa this with a variety of concerts performed by different bands in the area.
Venue: Streets of Eibar, Ermua and Deba.
Throughout November: Patron Saint Festival of San Andres in Eibar
This celebration is characterized by conducting a series of activities of various kinds throughout November. However, the main day is the thirties, when carried out the Agricultural Fair and a contest of Cod. Other activities throughout the month are the tennis tournament Abancargas.
Venue: streets and plaza of Eibar.
EVENTS IN DECEMBER
First Saturday of December: Concepcion Fair in Mendaro
The fair is characterized by a diversity of products offered to attendees. Among the highlights are the kind of craftsmanship, agriculture and livestock. For this reason, you always find what you want here. The traditional foods are another strong point of this festival. In addition, dances and folk festivals are ideal for fun with friends or family.
Venue: Plaza of the people of Mendaro.
13th of December: St. Lucia Festivity in Urretxu-Zumarraga
He pays tribute to St. Lucia and this puts in place a rural fair, where you can find a variety of products from the site. The dances and folk festivals are infaltables in this celebration.
Venue: main streets of Urretxu-Zumarraga.
16th of December: Feria de Santo Tomas in Mutriku
This is done to provide the best the locality has. Anyone who comes to this fair will find a variety of products, such as the nature of agriculture and livestock. Here you can taste and buy, cheese, honey, fruits, cider, vegetables, and thallus of Ataun txakoli. As for animals, one can find birds, sheep, horses, pigs, donkeys, ponies, geese, cows and bulls. It should be noted that the number of posts located in the plaza Txurruka exceeded the barrier of ten. Finally, the festival concludes with the classic Christmas concert performed by students of the school of music Mutriku.
Venue: Plaza and Txiki Txurruka Plaza.
17th of December - 5th of January: Crafts Fair
The fair takes place every year and aims mainly to show the best work of the artisans of San Sebastian. Here you can show the public the best of his art, especially highlighting the work done with wood, fabric or leather.
Venue: Urdaneta streets and street Catholic Monarchs.
21th of December: St. Thomas Festivity
Throughout that day the town of San Sebastian turns to the streets to watch and, incidentally, buy a variety of products at good prices. The most striking are the kind of craft, as the clothes that are so good. On the other hand, the typical meal is also the palms of the public who walks the streets of the city. Some of the traditional dishes that you can taste are txistorra food, cider and thallus (vegetables, cheese and honey are also very orders from the floor). Moreover, most of which offer local products are located in the Plaza of the Constitution or in the Plaza de Guipúzcoa. Finally, the display of large pork is another focus of interest that can be seen in this holiday.
Venue: Old Town, Central and Gros.
24th of December: Olentzero
This celebration is traditional thanks of the delivery of gifts from the Olentzero. This coal, year to year, toured the main avenues of the city, waving a small, so after going through their houses and give them gifts.
Venue: City Center.
Last Saturday of December: Fair Gabon Zar in Elgoibar
This holiday is carried out with great roots in this town. Therefore, all its inhabitants are actively participating in it. It should be pointed out that music and dances are a fundamental part of this celebration. The dances and fireworks are two other aspects that make this fair a very appealing to the eyes of visitors. Here you can find a variety of products from the area. The only thing to do is look at the different positions that exist in the fair.
Venue: main streets of Elgoibar.
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