Activity Program
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4th
10:00 Fair opening.
12:00 Official inauguration of the Fair.
13:00 Tasting of pastries and sweets made by students of IES Xixona. Town Hall Marquee.
13:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
17:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
17:30 Christmas carol concert “Cantem nadales” with CEIP Sagrada Família, CEIP Eloy Coloma and CEIP Cristòfol Colom + hot chocolate. Barranc de la Font Park.
18:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
18:00 Pairing of Jijona Soft Turron and Dark Chocolates (55%, 72% and 85% cocoa) with Alexis Verdú. Regulatory Council of the IGP Jijona & Turrón de Alicante. El Teatret.
19:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
19:30 Musical performance: The Brokers. Performance area.
20:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
21:00 Fair closing.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5th
10:00 Fair opening.
10:00 Children’s workshop “Decorate Your Christmas Cookie” with El Rincón de Pris. El Teatret.
10:00 Theatrical visit for children to the castle. Departure from the castle esplanade.
10:00 Children’s workshop “Drawings for Santa Claus” with Creativilab. Town Hall Marquee.
10:00 Storytelling “Rosella, The Great Sorceress” + Christmas craft with Vanessa Fontanilla. Performance area.
11:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
12:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
13:30 Children’s workshop “Decorate Your Christmas Card” with AFA. Town Hall Marquee.
13:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
17:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
17:00 Children’s workshop “Create Your Christmas Door Hanger” with Asociación 7i7 Xixona. Town Hall Marquee.
18:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
18:00 Children’s craft workshop with the Xixona Local Board of the AECC. Town Hall Marquee.
19:00 Children’s workshop “Create Your Christmas Card” with Asociación 7i7 Xixona. Town Hall Marquee.
19:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
19:00 Musical performance: JAPI QUARTET. Performance area.
20:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
21:00 Fair closing.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6th
10:00 Fair opening.
10:30 Guided tour through the old town up to the castle. Departure from El Teatret.
10:30 Demonstration and workshop by the Xixona Crochet Club. Town Hall Marquee.
11:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
11:00 Christmas parade by the Colla de Dolçainers i Tabaleters Els Arreplegats de Xixona. From the Nativity Scene to the performance area.
11:30 Espart Xixona showcase & demonstration. Placeta de la Presó.
12:00 Children’s workshop “Create Your Christmas Character” with Creativilab. Town Hall Marquee.
12:00 Saborea Costa Blanca Showcooking: Autumn fruits with Jijona Turron, by chef Maria José San Román. El Teatret.
12:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
12:15 Performance by Narace Dance Center Xixona. Performance area.
12:30 Guided tour through the old town up to the castle. Departing from El Teatret.
13:00 Christmas parade and performance by the Grup de Danses de Xixona. Av. de la Constitució.
13:00 Toasted yolk demonstration. Francisco Mira, Pepe Valls and AEX. Town Hall Marquee.
13:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
16:00 Guided tour through the old town up to the castle. Departure from El Teatret.
17:00 Children’s workshop “Cardboard Art: Creating Christmas Magic” with Cola de Ratón. El Teatret.
17:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
18:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
19:00 Workshop on aixames and rodà, with AEX collaboration. Town Hall Marquee.
19:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
19:30 DJ Christmas Dance Session.
20:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
21:00 Fair closing.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7th
10:00 Fair opening.
10:30 Guided tour through the old town up to the castle. Departure from El Teatret.
10:30 Itinerant Christmas performance by Almaens Jazz Band. Av. de la Constitució.
11:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
11:00 Children’s canvas painting workshop with Marga Galiana. Town Hall Marquee
11:30 Jijona turron tasting with Rosa Arques. El Teatret.
12:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
12:30 Children’s storytelling “La Mediterránea” by Con los Pies en el Aire. Performance area.
12:30 Guided tour through the old town up to the castle. Departure from El Teatret.
13:00 Toasted yolk demonstration. Francisco Mira, Pepe Valls and AEX. Town Hall Marquee.
13:00 Welcome event for members of Asociación La Dulzura, arriving on foot from Ibi. El Teatret.
13:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
13:30 Aerial dance show. Casa de Cultura.
16:00 Guided tour through the old town up to the castle. Departure from El Teatret.
17:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
17:30 Children’s storytelling “Carol’s Lights” by Con los Pies en el Aire. Performance area.
18:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
19:00 Aerial dance show. Casa de Cultura. 19:00 Aixames and rodà workshop with AEX collaboration. Town Hall Marquee.
19:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
19:30 Vad3 Music concert with the collaboration of Nuria Grau. Performance area.
20:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
21:00 Fair closing.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8th
10:00 Fair opening.
10:30 Guided tour through the old town up to the castle. Departure from El Teatret.
11:00 Children’s workshop “Create Your Christmas Mask” with Marga Galiana. Town Hall Marquee.
11:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
11:00 Jijona turron tasting with Rosa Arques. El Teatret.
12:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
12:30 Magic workshop & show with Magician Magulini. El Teatret.
12:30 Guided tour through the old town up to the castle. Departure from El Teatret.
13:00 Toasted yolk demonstration. Francisco Mira, Pepe Valls and AEX. Town Hall Marquee.
13:00 Christmas parade by the Agrupació Artísticomusical El Trabajo de Xixona. From the Nativity Scene to the performance area.
13:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
16:00 Guided tour through the old town up to the castle. Departure from El Teatret
17:00 Almond-filled sweets workshop with Turrones El Abuelo. Town Hall Marquee.
17:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura
17:30 Christmas parade by the Unió Musical Xixona. From the Nativity Scene to the performance area.
18:00 Children’s workshop “Christmas Tree” with Asociación 7i7 Xixona. Town Hall Marquee.
18:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
19:00 Guided exhibition “Juan Sirvent & Tecla Carbonell: A Turron-Making Dynasty” with Bernardo Garrigós. Casa de Cultura.
20:00 Fair closing.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Permanent exhibitions at the Casa de Cultura
10:00 – 14:00 / 17:00 – 21:00
Open doors at Xixona Castle
De 10:00 a 17:00h
Audiovisual Space – El Teatret
De 10:00 a 22:00h
Permanent Exhibitions at the Casa de Cultura
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM / 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Esparto Exhibition: Aula 1, ground floor.
Nougat Models by Vicent Miquel: Aula 2, ground floor.
Self-guided tour “History of Nougat”, in collaboration with the Alicante Chamber of Commerce and Made in Costa Blanca: Conference room.
Exhibition “We want nougat, nougat, nougat” by Bernardo Garrigós: Exhibition room.
Open Doors at the Xixona Castle
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Teatret: Videos
Castle rehabilitation
World Nougat Day
Nougat Route of Jijona
Jijona Christmas Fair
Ambassadors of Jijona
Film “La dolçor que ens queda per viure. La iaia Concha en París”.
Children's Attractions and Food Trucks
Located at the Barranc de la Font parking (Calle Francesc Nicolau Mira Miralles).
Open daily from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Picnic Area
Parque del Barranc de la Font (Calle Francesc Nicolau Mira Miralles).
Christmas Train
Operating daily from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM and from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Pick-up Stop
Main entrance of the Parque del Barranc de la Font (C/ Francesc Nicolau Mira Miralles)
Drop-off Stops
C/ d’Alacant, 19
Roundabout Pont d’Alcoi
C/ d’Alcoi, 17
C/ del Vall (in front of Monterrey)
Free Parking Areas with Shuttle Bus
Parking at La Revolta de la Paella
Parking at Sant Antoni
Free Parking Areas
Parking adjacent to Xixona Health Center
Parking at El Almendro
Parking near the Más y Más supermarket
Parking in front of the Hiperber supermarket
Nursing Room, courtesy of P&G. Teatret
Open from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Restroom Areas
Teatret
Casa de Cultura
Gastronomy Area on Avenida de la Constitución
Food Truck and Children’s Attractions Area
Picnic Area