October Dates For Your Diary

Winning artwork representing The San Pedro Feria 2022 by Antonio José Verano from Cadiz

October has arrived and life has nicely settled back into routine, cue a sigh of relief. October is an exciting month on the San Pedro events scene as it´s Feria time! The San Pedro Feria marks the end of the Andalucían Feria season and signals the beginning of milder weather. This year’s Feria week is from 17th to 23rd October. Love it or hate it? Yes it´s noisy but boy, oh boy it´s fun and come on… it´s only once a year. The children adore the attractions and meeting up with friends, rest bite from the fact that school has well and truly kicked back in after a long hot summer.

Making Memories at San Pedro Feria

Over recent years the location of San Pedro Feria has chopped and changed to a dizzying level and last year´s Feria was particularly smaller in scale. Alas, good news is that Marbella Town Hall have announced this year will be the premiere of the new permanent fairgrounds located in the Finca de La Caridad, with an area of ​​81,000 square meters. The full program has yet to be released and days to watch out for include kid’s day with discounted rides and live performances from local artists.

San Perdo Feria fun fun fun

The Feria is packed with food and beverages stalls, activities and rides, thrills for all ages; adrenalin junkies, families taking their small tots on their first carousel and those that enjoy traditional Feria delicacies…. sugar rush anyone. This year´s winning imagine of San Pedro Feria is a work by Antonio José Verano from Cadiz that beat over 36 other artists from all over Spain. The artist links the Andalusian festival and festive elements such as attractions, with the figure of the Patron. During the Feria week note that 19th October is a local Fiesta which may affect the opening hours of government institutions, schools and retail outlets in the Marbella district.