A Taste of the Málaga Fair in Washington, D.C.

A Málaga Fair-inspired celebration in Washington with music, flamenco, games, cultural activities, and Málaga’s festive spirit.
About this Event

The Spanish Cultural Center in Washington, D.C. will host a special event inspired by the Málaga Fair, bringing one of the city’s most emblematic celebrations to local audiences. Organized by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, Málaga City Council, and the Provincial Council of Málaga (Costa del Sol), the program combines live performances, family-friendly activities, talks, and a tasting of Cartojal throughout the day.
Visitors will be able to experience different elements associated with the fair’s popular atmosphere, from folk and flamenco performances to games and participatory workshops. The event also includes a talk on Gálvez and Málaga, a Picasso-themed activity, and a closing musical performance, creating a broad cultural program that links tradition, heritage, and celebration. Taberna del Alabardero will be selling Spanish food and drinks.

Program

• 11:30 am – Performance by Coro Rociero TorcuArt, the choir of TorcuArt, a Washington-based nonprofit founded in 2020 to promote flamenco, Spanish guitar, and related disciplines through performances, workshops, and public programs.
• 12:00 pm – Fair games competition in the garden
• 1:00 pm – Talk about Bernardo de Gálvez and Málaga, followed by a Cartojal tasting (doors will close for this event, you need to access the room before the talk starts - no late entry to the ballroom)
• 2:00 pm – Flamenco performance
• 3:00 pm – Flamenco workshop
• 4:00 pm – Picasso talk and workshop
• 5:30 pm – Performance by SonDeBaril, a flamenco company led by dancer Ela Razon and musician Yiyi Orozco, known for combining dance and live music in flamenco performance

Registration

Free, RSVP required.Registration will be available through Eventbrite in the following limited time slots: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm, and 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

Credits

Presented by the Cultural Office of the Embassy of Spain in Washington, Málaga City Council, and the Provincial Council of Málaga (Costa del Sol). In collaboration with Bodegas Málaga Virgen and Cartojal Málaga.

Important Information

• All bags will be checked.
• Last entrance will be at 6:00 pm.
• RSVP does not guarantee the entry, this event is first come first serve for ticket holders, so doors will close when maximum capacity is reached or 30 minutes prior to the end of each time slot.
• ID required. Minors (-21) must be accompanied by an adult.
• If you need special assistance, please contact us at [email protected].

How to get there:

The best way to arrive is by public transportation. The closest Metro station is Columbia Heights (Green line). Limited metered and two-hour zoned parking is available in the surrounding neighborhoods. Public parking garage is available at DC USA Shopping Mall (Columbia Heights Metro Station).

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