Nerja Feria 2013 continues into its third day today, Friday, starting at midday. Plaza Tutti Frutti will be hosting the 2nd Potato Omelette Competition, with a first prize of €200 at 3pm. Last night’s Feria featured the return procession of the town’s patron saints from the church on the Balcon de Europa back to Plaza de la Ermita, followed by music and fireworks.
The Queen and Knight of the Feria have also been chosen and they are Naila García and Antonio López, pictured with their Ladies In Waiting and third and second Knights. Titles of Mr and Miss Elegance, Mr and Miss Photogenic and Mr and Miss Congeniality were also awarded.
The Nerja Feria continues on until Sunday, with today’s programme of events below.
Friday 11th October 2013
Midday to 8.30pm
Day Feria in Plaza Tutti Frutti and in calles Antonio Millón, Pintada, Cristo y Gloria.
1.30pm – Caseta Municipal “El Cortijo”:
Live music with free entry.
2pm – Caseta Municipal: (ticketed)
Homage to the older generation
Coronation of the Queen and Knight of the Feria of the Third Age and the 2013 Grandparents.
Dancing with the Alalba orchestra.
3pm – Plaza Tutti Frutti
2nd Tortillas de Patatas competition with €200 first prize.
Music by Son del Arte.
6pm – Calle Antonio Millón:
Live music with LOS HADOS NEGROS.
10pm – Caseta Municipal “El Cortijo”:
Live music with DÚO COMPÁS.
11pm – Caseta Municipal “El Cortijo”:
Nerja singer MÓNICA MARQUEZ.
Midnight – Caseta Municipal:
Live music with NO ME PISES QUE LLEVO CHANCLAS (Don’t Tread On Me I’m Wearing Flip Flops).