The municipality of Orcoyen is about to begin its traditional San Miguel Festivities 2024which are celebrated from September 26-29.
Although in June Orcoyen celebrates its great festivals and in May those of Kupueta neighborhood in honor of San José ObreroThese September festivities are the meeting point for the entire city and promise four days full of activities for all audiences.
Among the most anticipated events of this year are the stew contest Saturday and the already famous world ball throwing championship on Sundays, which will attract both neighbors and visitors.
On Saturday, September 28, it will be the turn of one of the most emblematic events of the San Miguel Festival in Orcoyen: he stew contestThe day will start early, with the distribution of ingredients in the Juanjo Butcheryfrom 11:00 a.m.
Throughout the day, participants will test their culinary skills and the aroma of stews will fill the streets of Orcoyen. In addition, for the little ones, there will be inflatable games for children between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., and there will be a mus and ludo championship from 4:00 p.m.
The day will continue with an exhibition of rural sportlive music from the band Equusand the expected popular dinner under the tent, followed by the traditional fire bullThe evening will end with music and dancing until the early hours of the morning.
Orcoyen Ball Throwing World Championship
On Sunday, September 29, the day will begin with the traditional auroras accompanied by the San Miguel choir, followed by the departure of the Comparison of giants and big heads at 11:00 a.m.
However, the main protagonist of the day will be XXIII World Ball Throwing Championshipwhich will take place at 5:30 p.m. This special and fun event has already established itself as one of the main attractions of the festivals of Orcoyen and it is a challenge for both the strongest and those who want to have fun.
The day will also include activities for children, a lively aperitif and a group meal. To close the festivities, at 9:30 p.m., the traditional poor me accompanied by a final fireworks display, putting the finishing touches to the San Miguel 2024 festivities.
Three festivals in Orcoyen throughout the year
Orcoyen It is a town that celebrates three major festivals throughout the year. In Junethe city’s big festivals take place, an event that fills the streets with music, fun and tradition. On the other hand, in Can The Kupueta neighborhood festivities are celebrated in honor of Saint Joseph the Workerwhich also offer traditional activities and a good festive atmosphere.
However, the September holidaysin honor of Saint Michaelhave a special character, as they bring together the entire town in a series of events that combine tradition, rural sports and local gastronomy. These holidays are the ideal opportunity to enjoy the cozy and festive atmosphere of Orcoyen.
A weekend full of tradition and fun
THE San Miguel Festival in Orcoyen They promise a weekend full of activities for all ages. From the much-anticipated stew contest on Saturday to the global ball-throwing contest on Sunday, each day offers unique events that invite everyone to participate.
In addition, these holidays are an opportunity to enjoy music, gastronomy and popular culture in a festive atmosphere. Do not miss the opportunity to live the experience Orcoyen Festivals and enjoy an unforgettable weekend in this welcoming Navarrese town.
PROGRAM OF THE FESTIVITIES OF SAN MIGUEL DE ORCOYEN
Below you can consult the full program of the festivities of San Miguel de Orcoyen 2024:
- THURSDAY 26
- 6:00 p.m. Txupinazo launched by the fifth
- 6:00 p.m. Concentration of giants, kilikis and artisanal bulls
- 6:15 p.m. Performance of txistularis
- 6:30 p.m. Cross (register on site)
- 7:30 p.m. Thursday
- 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Elektrotxaranga Elektrokutua
- 10:00 p.m. Music under the tent
- FRIDAY 27
- 5:00 p.m. Regional dances of Baietz dantza taldea
- 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Inflatable games for children
- 8:30 p.m. Potato Omelette Competition
- 10:00 p.m. Self-managed dinner under the tent
- 11:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. After dinner with Luziano
- 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Concert with Jon Koldo Gudiarak
- 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Music under the tent
- SATURDAY 28
- 11:00 I distribute ingredients for the stew at Carnicería Juanjo
- 11:00 a.m. Ball at the fronton
- 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Inflatable games for children
- 2:30 p.m. Calderetes
- 4:00 p.m. Mus and Parcheesi Championship
- 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Rural sports
- 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Music with the Equus group
- 9:45 p.m. Fire bull near the Comparsa
- 10:00 p.m. Popular dinner
- 11:00 p.m. After dinner hosted by the Ilyaren duo
- 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Music with the Equus group
- 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Music under the tent
- SUNDAY 29
- 7:00 a.m. Aurora with the San Miguel Choir
- 11:00 a.m. Departure of the Comparsa of the Giants and the Big Heads
- 12:00 Mass in honor of the Patron Saint Michael
- 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Activities for children
- 1:30 p.m. Entertaining aperitif
- 2:30 p.m. Group meal
- 5:30 p.m. XXIII World Ball Throwing Championship
- 8:00 p.m. Draw under the tent
- 9:30 p.m. Poor me and final fireworks
