Sa Pobla celebrates its vibrant IX Fira de l’Arròs Pobler, featuring a diverse program of cultural, gastronomic, and leisure activities from November 22 to 24. Below, you can find the detailed weekend schedule.

Fira de l’Arròs Pobler 2024 Program

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Saturday, November 23

Morning Activities:

  • 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM: Guided tour “Cercant la petjada dels anglesos” at Parc Natural de s’Albufera. Registration available at Ticketib.com.

Afternoon and Evening Activities:

  • 5:00 PM: Official opening of the fair at Plaça Major.
  • From 5:00 PM:
    • Puzzle exhibition by Josep Albert Martínez Tugores at Can Corró.
    • Art exhibit “Memòria de l’arròs a les trinxeres” by José Larrosa at Can Corró.
    • Paintings from the Trobada de Pintors displayed at Can Corró (Portassa).
    • Exhibition “El valor de l’art” by Joan Pol at Can Soler.
    • Embroidery displays by senior associations at Casal Can Verdal.
    • Stalls from local associations and children’s activities at Plaça d’Alexandre Ballester.
  • 5:30 PM: Children’s entertainment with Disco Flower Power Kids at Plaça Alexandre Ballester, featuring face painting and hippie-themed dancing.
  • 7:00 PM: Pop-rock concert by Elliot, presenting their new EP *Gràvid*, at Pati de Can Corró.
  • 8:00 PM: Concert by Coral Contrapunt at Sa Pobla Church, featuring Catalan and French folk music.

Ongoing Activities:

  • Wide variety of attractions at Plaça del Mercat.
  • Caravan exhibition at Carrer Bartomeu Siquier (Camí dels Molins d’Aigua).

Sunday, November 24

Morning Activities:

  • From 9:00 AM:
    • VIII Ca de Bestiar Showcase at Sa Fortalesa.
    • Vespa motorcycle exhibition at Carrer Major by Amics Vespers de Sa Pobla.
    • Classic and vintage car exhibition at Carrer Comerç.
    • Chair-weaving workshop at Museu de Can Planes. Registration required; fee €35.
  • 9:30 AM: Preparation of *arròs brut pobler* by Biel Serra Comas “Pepis” at Plaça Major, followed by a solidarity tasting at 1:00 PM (€2 ticket).
  • 10:00 AM: Equestrian show at Sa Fortalesa by Amics del Cavall.
  • 10:45 AM: Kids’ activities and balloon art workshop at Plaça Alexandre Ballester.
  • 10:45 AM to 12:30 PM: Circus parade by *Circ del Nord*, ending with a circus and balloon show for children.

Afternoon and Evening Activities:

  • 1:00 PM: Martial arts showcase by Dinàmic Gym at Plaça Alexandre Ballester.
  • 4:30 PM: Family dance event “Just Dance” at Plaça Alexandre Ballester.
  • 6:30 PM: Concert “Notes de Batalla” by Sa Pobla Music Band at the church. Includes a raffle to restore the church’s *rosassa* stained glass.
  • 7:00 PM: Theater performance *Taula Italiana* at Sa Congregació. Tickets available on Ticketib.com (€10).

For the complete Fira schedule, visit the official website here.

Additionally, 14 local restaurants and bars are offering special menus highlighting arroz as the main ingredient. Make your reservation now to savor Sa Pobla’s culinary delights.