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Locals and holidaymakers have plenty to look forward to as La Cala de Mijas prepares up for its annual fair, running from Tuesday July 21 to Sunday July 26. Six full nights of fun, music, traditions, food and drink for all the family.

Official poster unveiled by mayor and councillor for festivities

Ana Mata, Mijas’s mayor, joined councillor for festivities Silvia Marin this week to unveil the fair’s official poster and full schedule of events. This year’s design has Claudia Mendo, crowned Queen of La Cala Fair back in 2025, at its heart, with the shot taken along the stunning scenic Senda Litoral footpath.

Opening evening doubles up as a children’s celebration

Proceedings get under way on July 21 with the customary opening speech at 9pm, before the fairground’s decorative lights are switched on at roughly 10.30pm. Timing works perfectly for families, since that same day marks Children’s Day, meaning fairground rides come at a discount. Tribute act Mecamela, paying homage to Camela, provides the evening’s music.

Elders honoured with dinner and Andalucian entertainment

Older residents are the focus on July 22, when a commemorative dinner formally names the fair’s Grandfather and Grandmother. Once dinner wraps up, sevillanas group Mujeres por Sevillanas hit the stage from 11.30pm, performing traditional Flamenco Andalucian dance style, joined by Maria de La Colina, Las Soles and Las Carlotas.

Youngsters rule the roost midweek

Children get their moment to shine on July 23, with a draw held to crown the fair’s Child King and Queen from those signed up in advance. K-pop Demon Hunters inspired troupe Las Guerreras del K-Pop entertains from 9.30pm, ahead of an 80s and 90s nostalgia party called Fiesta Playstar from 11pm.

Torreon will host daytime festivities

On Friday July 24 we see the launch of the Feria de Daa, a daytime fair separate from the evening events, held at the Torreon de La Cala. Festivities begin at 2pm with a bar, live music and play areas for youngsters running through to 7pm. Come nightfall, band Malamanera performs at the town hall marquee from 10.30pm, handing over to Las Nancys Rubias at midnight.

Horses, headline acts and closing water-themed finale

Daytime activities carry on through Saturday with a horseback procession departing from El Chaparral school at 8pm. Musical performances follow from Las Rodes and Sergio Contreras once evening sets in. Then bringing the event to a close, final celebrations open on July 26 with a water party from midday and further live music running through the afternoon session of the daytime fair. Pop singer Melody rounds things off with a headline set at the town hall marquee from 11pm.

Further details on schedule, timings and venues can be found through Mijas Town Hall’s official channels.

Evidence of recent bonfires in the mountains.
Credit: Ayunatamiento de Benalmadena