The lively celebrations of Santa Gertrudis will bring colour and community spirit to the village from the 3rd to the 30th of November this year, with a range of events planned by the Festivities Commission and supported by the Santa Eulària Town Council.
This year’s programme boasts a rich selection of gastronomic delights, including the inaugural EiViFest, a wine fair showcasing local varieties. The musical offerings are equally exciting, featuring a performance from the renowned band Jarabe de Palo and a unique event with El Fabuloso, where the legendary Locomía will make a special guest appearance.
Other highlights include a traditional ‘bingo pagès’, a lively folk dance, the 5th World ‘Arròs amb Pebrassos i Trossos’ Competition, and an ecological market.
The festivities will cater to all ages with children’s activities, theatre performances, and sports events, such as the popular ‘Cursa de sa Sobrassada’.
Highlights of Santa Gertrudis festivities
Saturday the 9th promises to be a memorable occasion. At noon, the Fruitera folk group will enliven the atmosphere with a parade and traditional dance to launch the first EiViFest. This new Wine of the Land Festival will include music, food trucks, and entertainment from the set of Vermut a 45 RPM.
As the day winds down, DJ Torres will raise the energy in preparation for one of the most anticipated events of the festivities – a live performance by Jarabe de Palo. The performance, dedicated to Pau Donés, will take place under the big tent and is presented in collaboration with various cancer support associations.
Family celebrations and community spirit
Sunday’s line-up is designed to unite generations, offering a special children’s party alongside a tribute to the elderly residents of Santa Gertrudis.
The local theatre group, the Es Molí de Sant Antoni Neighbourhood Association, will stage ‘Una mare arreveixinada‘, followed by a traditional ‘bingo pagès’ with prizes and gift bundles up for grabs.
Main day of the Santa Gertrudis celebrations
On Saturday the 16th, the main day of the festivities, the village will host a morning mass, a procession, and a traditional folk dance beginning at noon.
Earlier, at 10 a.m., visitors can explore the ecological market and educational workshops hosted at Juntos Farm, a repurposed dairy farm.
That evening promises a truly unique celebration with the return of El Fabuloso, a lively and extravagant party featuring Locomía, who are sure to bring their signature flair.
The Paella Competition in Santa Gertrudis
A favourite event in the programme, the 5th Annual ‘Arròs amb Pebrassos i Trossos’ competition, will take place on Sunday the 16th. Teams interested in joining the contest must pre-register by emailing cfsantagertrudis@gmail.com.
Those not competing or judging can join in at 2 p.m. for a communal ‘frita de porc‘ (a local pork dish) and some ‘café caleta’, a traditional spiced coffee.
Later that evening, Soul Doctor will bring the music, with their concert beginning at 8 p.m.
Closing weekend of Santa Gertrudis celebrations
For the final weekend, the schedule features another ecological market on Saturday, along with the much-anticipated 14th edition of the Cursa de sa Sobrassada, starting at 4:30 p.m. Registration is open at www.sportmaniacs.com. Sunday’s activities include a tennis match, a blessing ceremony for children, and, from noon until 5 p.m., the 13th Intercultural Gastronomic Day, where various cultural associations will prepare typical dishes from around the world under the big tent.
To conclude the programme, on Saturday the 30th, a charity meal will be held at the Santa Gertrudis restaurant, with proceeds going to Manos Unidas.
This November, Santa Gertrudis is the place to be, as the community comes together to enjoy a full month of events celebrating its music, traditions, and a warm, vibrant spirit that welcomes everyone to take part.
