Five weekend plans in the Girona region
Fat Geese in l'Estartit, peelers' breakfast in Cassà, Festival of the Town in Palamós and in the Vista Alegre neighborhood of Girona, and a workshop on screens and children at Casa Sabater in Girona.
Drone and Goose Weekend in L'Estartit
PLACE: L'Estartit / DATE: June 20 to 24, starting at 8 p.m.
L'Estartit and the Ítaca festival promise a long weekend of tradition and revelry for the Sant Joan festival. Activities begin on Friday with a concert by Viva Suecia, Carolina Durante, Maria Jaume, and Serial Killerz. On Saturday, on Gran Beach, Oques Grasses, Dan Peralbo and Comboi, and DJ Trapella perform with a drone show. For the festival, Monday night will feature a big party with Mushka, Higo Flawas, Quineta, and DJ Capde. Before that, there will be the arrival of the Canigó Flame and the lighting of the bonfire.
Cork peeling and peelers' breakfast in Cassà de la Selva
PLACE: Cassà de la Selva / DATE: June 21 and 28, 9:30 a.m.
A new edition of the "From Tree to Cork" activity consists of a live cork peeling demonstration and a peeler's breakfast in the forest, with local products eaten on a cork rind. This is a journey to discover the fascinating world of cork in the Protected Natural Area of Les Gavarres, led by forestry professionals. Cork from Les Gavarres ends up in bottles of great wines from around the world. Registration is required for the event's calendar. gavarres.cat
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Stalls at the Palamós Festival
PLACE: Gran Beach in Palamós / DATE: June 21-29
Las Barracas is the center of the nightlife of Palamós' Fiesta Mayor. There are also giant gatherings, family shows, communal dinners, concerts, guided tours, contests, and much more.
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Workshop on screens and children at Casa Sabater
PLACE: Casa Sabater Space in Girona / DATE: June 21, 11 a.m.
Ninety-five percent of doctors warn that excessive screen use is linked to developmental problems in children. Screen use before bed is linked to poor sleep quality among adolescents. It is also linked to bullying in schools. Txell Gelabert, pedagogue, teacher, and mother of a large family who has worked in training and coaching For groups of families and educators, it will offer the keys to facing the screen dilemma. Prior registration is required at espaicasasabater.com
Festival in the Vista Alegre neighborhood of Girona
LOCATION: Vista Alegre neighborhood of Girona / DATE: June 21-23
The Vista Alegre neighborhood festival in Girona, next to the Onyar River, coincides with the festival and includes activities for all ages. Starting Saturday, there will be online dancing, butifarra and pentanca competitions, and concerts and a festival dinner. Crazy Killer Coverz will perform on Saturday night, and La Oreja de Tik-Tok will perform on Monday.
