Five weekend plans in the Girona region
Local festivals in Salt and Blanes, a Clara Bonfill concert in Girona, a livestock weekend in Setcases, and Breathe Culture in Riells i Viabrea
Salt makes its main festival bigger and bigger
PLACE: Era de cal Cigarro and other Salt spaces / DATE: July 24-28
Salt's main festival is packed with popular culture, music, humor, dance, and family activities. It kicks off with the official opening speech on Thursday by Salta-born screenwriter and comedian Manel Vidal Boix. On the same day, there will be a correfoc (fire run) with Jóvenes Promesas (Young Promises) and Diablos (Devils) by Pere Botero. The free musical program includes Mama Dousha and Fiesta Flash (Thursday); La Principal de La Bisbal, La Ludwig Band, and DJ Calvins (Friday); El Pony Pisador, Pelo de Gall, and Pelukass (Saturday); and Orquesta Rosaleda with the flamenco dance of Algarabía (Sunday).
Festival and Fireworks Competition in Blanes
PLACE: Blanes / DATE: Until July 28
Blanes celebrates its main festival with numerous activities, including the Costa Brava International Fireworks Competition - Vila de Blanes Trophy. From July 23rd to 27th, visitors will see fireworks displays by the six companies nominated for the award, as well as last year's winning company, Piroté. Other events include concerts by Buhos, Fetus, and Remei from Ca la Fresca, children's activities, and a fire parade.
Clara Bonfill presents her latest album
PLACE: Girona Cultural Centre / DATE: July 28 at 7 p.m.
The Garrochina singer-songwriter Clara Bonfill previews her fourth album, Atramuntanada, with songs reminiscent of habaneras and tavern songs. The small-format concert will recreate the tavern atmosphere.
Livestock weekend in Setcases
PLACE: Setcases / DATE: July 26 and 27
Setcases is celebrating a new edition of Livestock Weekend, which aims to promote the practice of salting cattle, a common practice among all high-mountain livestock farmers. Other activities held in this Ripollès village during Livestock Weekend include a milking competition, a cheese and other artisan products market, and a tractor scavenger hunt. There will also be a community breakfast, an outdoor movie screening, and country dance classes, among other activities.
Breathe Culture in Riells and Viabrea
PLACE: Riells and Viabrea / DATE: July 25-27
Riells and Viabrea celebrates the second edition of the Respira Cultura festival, which combines musical offerings with recreational and cultural activities. The program includes concerts by La Fúmiga, The Tyets, and Cat Rock, the play The mousetrap, by Montcabrera Teatre, a parade and the presentation of the book Howls, by Josep Ventura.