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Annual Craft Fair
Between the months of May and June, the annual craft fair is held in Antigua . During this event, the Feria Insular de Artesanía offers various local Canarian products for sale. In addition, the town organizes an exhibition of local folk music and lively dancing.
The Pilgrimage of Peña
This celebration is in honor of the patron of Fuerteventura - Nuestra Señora de la Peña . It is usually held in the third Saturday of September. It is one outstanding yearly tradition where displays of the island s traditions and folklore are reenacted.
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The Burial of the Sardine (El Entierro De La Sardina)
The carnival season in Antigua is in between February 18 to 23.
The burial of the Sardine takes place during the end of the Carnaval season. Although in most of Spain the sardine is buried, the towns in Fuerteventura , including Antigua , set the sardine on fire.
This tradition happens after it has been paraded into the streets. It is then set alight on the beach of Corralejo , next to the old town harbor. The ritual concludes with very loud and amazing fireworks.
The burial of the sardine dates back to hundreds of years ago and the traditional practice has been painted by numerous artists such as Francisco de Goya .
New Year s Eve Fiesta
The biggest celebration on Fuerteventura during New Year s Eve is held in its capital city. It starts before midnight in the church square. It is a Spanish tradition to swallow a grape every time the church bell strikes, and this is said to bring one good luck.
When the clock strikes twelve, the fireworks will explode, signaling the start of the celebration with live music, a variety of food and drinks. This merriment usually goes on all night.
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Antigua Fiestas
Fiesta of Nuestra Señora del Cobre
Location: Los Alares
Date: 3rd Sunday of May
Fiesta of San Isidro labrador
Location: Triquivijate
Date: May 15 and 2nd Sunday of July
Fiesta of Nuestra Señora del Carmen
Location: Las Salinas
Date: July 16
Fiesta of San Roque
Location: Valles de Ortega
Date: August 16
Fiesta of San Francisco Javier
Location: Las Pocetas
Date: August 27
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Fiesta of Nuestra Señora de Antigua
Location: Antigua
Date: September 8
Fiesta of Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Location: Agua de Buyes
Date: 2nd Sunday of September
Fiesta de los Peregrinos
Location: Casillas De Morales
Date: Last Sunday of September
Fiesta of Virgen de la Peña del Mar
Location: Caleta de Fuste
Date: October 12
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