Virtual Artisan Village
Alcalá del Júcar (Albacete)
3, 4 and 5 May
Medieval Market
Because of the bad weather at Easter we had to cancel the traditional medieval market and choose new dates. The market, known throughout the whole region for our original craft work, will now be held in the same weekend as the Spanish Mother's Day (1st Sunday in May).
For the ninth time we will set up our Arts and Crafts stalls on the esplanade of this charming village. The juggler, the medieval minstrels, the dancing bear, soap bubble shows and a great fire show at night guarantee a lively and authentic medieval atmosphere.
We open on Friday at 5 pm; Saturday and Sunday opening times are from 11 am till 2 pm and from 5 till 10 pm, although on Sunday we close earlier.
Programme
The craft demonstrations are given in the stalls of the corresponding artisans.
Because of last year's success we repeat the contest of unique pieces from the participants, and we invite you to vote for the best, most beautiful or most original entry in the contest.
Friday 3 May
17:00 Start of the market
19:00 Parade with the bear
20:30 Soap bubble show
21:00 Fire show
22:00 Closing of the market
Saturday, 4 May
11:00 Opening of the stalls
11:30 The stiltwalker welcomes the public
11:30 Demonstration of making bath salts
12:00 Parade of the troubadours
12:30 Soap bubble show
13:00 Parade with the bear
13:30 Parade of the troubadours
14:00 Break for lunch
17:00 Opening of the stalls
17:30 Parade of the troubadours
17:30 Juggling workshop
18:00 Soap bubble show
19:00 Parade with the bear
19:30 Demonstration of wood turning
19:30 Parade of the troubadours
20:30 Soap bubble show
21:30 Fire show
22:00 Closing of the market
Sunday 5 May
11:00 Opening of the stalls
11:30 The stiltwalker welcomes the public
11:30 Demonstration of wood turning
12:00 Parade of the troubadours
12:30 Soap bubble show
13:00 Parade with the bear
13:30 Parade of the troubadours
14:00 Break for lunch
17:00 Opening of the stalls
17:30 Parade of the troubadours
17:30 Traditional games
18:00 Soap bubble show
19:00 Parade with the bear
19:30 Demonstration of making face cleanser
20:00 Counting of the votes and presentation of the awards of the contest of unique pieces
20:30 Fire show
21:00 End of the market
With a click on the map below you can see in Google Maps where to find the market.
