This morning the councilman of Agriculture, Alberto Galindo and the councilor of Fiestas, Yolanda Castaño have presented the programming of the Fiestas del Melón in Torre Pacheco.
In addition to highlighting, a product hallmark of our municipality, which combines tradition and economy, Galindo has stressed that the "Melon de Torre Pacheco is the emblem of our people, and our people," recalling that "in 1969 our municipality It hosted the first melon parties. "
It has also highlighted as a novelty and recovering a tradition, the location of the stand during the weekend where neighbors and members of festival committees together with the mayors of El Jimenado, Santa Rosalía, Roldán and Meroños, as well as the Fiestas de Torre Pacheco, will exhibit their products and offer free tapas to visitors who come to enjoy the Fiestas del Melón, and who can have a drink for € 1 to benefit the Fiestas de los Pedanías.
Throughout the weekend, visitors can regain strength in the festive area and continue enjoying the activities.
Some parties with a varied program of activities, that the Councilor of Celebrations has related;
where neighbors and visitors can enjoy radio programs, exhibitions, photography contest "The Melon in all its senses", concerts, cooking workshop, tastings, storytelling, and as a novelty this year, skill management contest tractor, activity for which COAG was available and the director of CIFEA, Plácido Varó, and for the smaller water festival, all day on Saturday, with slides, pool and foam party distributed in the three squares from the center of the town, an opportunity for the little ones to cool off on hot days.
Also thinking about the small chefs and after the success of past editions, Chef María Dolores Baró will hold a children's cooking workshop.
The most adventurous have their appointment with the Meloneras Olympics on Saturday, ending with the tractor driving skill contest with 2-axle trailer, on Sunday morning.
Falete's performance on Saturday at 22.30 in the Plaza Mayor Pedro Jiménez, with free admission, is undoubtedly the star concert of these festivals, also counted with the performance of Filiu, on Friday at 22.30.
In short, a varied program of activities for all tastes, and all ages from 15 to 17 June in Torre-Pacheco, with free buses from all districts and urbanizations.
Finally, Galindo wanted to thank all those who have made possible the organization of these holidays, highlighting the collaboration of companies, associations and groups.
On the other hand, Castaño has invited pachequeros and neighbors to participate and enjoy the Fiestas del Melón de Torre-Pacheco.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Torre Pacheco