Onda will relive its medieval past over three afternoons and nights, while Sant Jordi will showcase traditional crafts and Vall de Almonacid will celebrate its patron saint festivals. Additionally, the Grao de Castellón will host the final performances of the SOM Festival, featuring concerts like Los Delinqüentes and a session dedicated to Valencian electronic music.
The program offers a diversity of options, from free activities to ticketed shows, catering to family, historical, and musical interests. It is advisable to check access and schedules before traveling to avoid traffic and parking issues.
Onda Medieval will fill the castle and historic center from Friday, August 7, to Sunday, August 9, with free admission. The medieval market will feature crafts, gastronomy, and entertainment shows, with a historical camp and demonstrations of medieval life around the castle. There will also be puppet theater for families.
The Sant Jordi Traditional Crafts Fair will take place on Saturday, August 8, and Sunday, August 9, reviving crafts such as blacksmithing, pottery, and carpentry with practical demonstrations. The event, with free access, aims to honor knowledge passed down through generations.
Vall de Almonacid will celebrate its patron saint festivals from Friday, August 7, to Sunday, August 9, dedicated to the Santísimo Cristo de la Sangre, the Virgen de los Dolores, and the Divina Pastora. Religious ceremonies will be combined with street parties and neighborly gatherings in this municipality within the Sierra de Espadán.
In the music scene, Los Delinqüentes will perform on Friday, August 7, at the SOM Festival in the Real Club Náutico de Castellón, reviving their mix of rumba and rock. On Saturday, August 8, the same festival will feature Tardeo Remember, a session of Valencian electronic music from the nineties and early two thousands.
Other proposals include the Viver Wine Fest on Friday, August 7, with wine tasting and dinner in La Floresta park, and free activities at the beaches of Castellón, such as El Pinar, Gurugú, and Serradal, as well as workshops at the Planetarium.
The organization reminds attendees of the importance of checking official channels for schedules and possible modifications, as well as taking precautions against high temperatures and potential crowds.
