The Magic and Fantasy theme will mark a new edition that will celebrate its big days on March 13 and 14
The Vallehermoso City Council is advancing its preparations for Carnival 2026, which this year will be celebrated under the theme Magic and Fantasy, chosen by popular vote, and opens the registration period for some of the most anticipated events.
As part of the previous activities, the municipality will develop the collective preparation of the Carnival Sardine 2026, which will start on Wednesday, March 4, at 4:30 p.m., at the Casa de la Artesanía.
Likewise, on Thursday, March 5 in Chipude and on Friday, March 6 in Alojera, Carnival workshops will be held within the framework of the previous programming, bringing these activities closer to different parts of the municipality.
The registration period to participate in the Children's and Youth King and Queen Election Gala will remain open until Monday, March 9, with two modalities aimed at boys and girls between 3 and 7 years old and between 8 and 12 years old. The gala will be held on March 13 and registration can be done at the following link:
The registration period for the Heel Race, one of the most anticipated events of this celebration, will also remain open from this Monday until Monday, March 9. To participate, interested persons can formalize their registration through:
In addition, the Carnival will have a Costume Contest in individual, couple and group modalities, which will be chosen during the dance on Saturday, March 14. This contest does not require prior registration, with the jury being in charge of selecting among the participants present, valuing, among other criteria, creativity, elaboration and originality and notably the relationship of fantasy with the theme of this edition. The bases can be consulted on the municipal website https://aytovallehermoso.net/ The winners will get prizes to redeem at local businesses.
On Friday, March 13, on the main stage located on the esplanade, the Children's Arena and the School Carnival Festival will be held, as well as the Queen and King Election Gala for Children and Youth, which will feature different performances. Furthermore, at night, the first Carnival dance will take place.
On Saturday, March 14, the Great Carnival Ring, the long-awaited Heel Race, the Comparsas Festival and the burial and burning of the Sardine will take place, as well as the Great Carnival Dance, which will feature three orchestras for the closing of the Carnival of Magic and Fantasy.
