Festivals May/June ?

[Tito Slack]

Hola,

I'm planning on leaving around the 2oth of May from SJPP. I was wondering if there is a website or a list of village/town festivals going on during those times? I'm a photographer and would love to capture some other shots besides landscapes and village churches.

Also,

I've read different opinions about bringing a sleeping bag, I'm planning on staying in Albergues and an occasional splurge on a private room.

Thanks in Advance!
Tito

 

[Deleted member 3000]

http://www.spanish-living.com/fiestas-festivals-spain/calendar

 

[mspath]

For local market days this earlier thread includes some useful posts.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/market-days-and-festivals-in-villages.19141/

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

You will probably be past Sahagun about halfway down the CF by the time of their big festival around the 12th of June. It usually runs a few days. I've been trying to get specific dates for this year but so far I have had no luck.

 

[Mark Lee]

If you do bring a sleeping bag, make it the lightest one (less that 24 ounces) you can find and afford, and that it fits in a stuff sack no bigger than a two quart water bottle.
Personally for me for that time of year? I'd bring a sleeping bag liner.

 

[JillGat]

http://www.spanish-living.com/fiestas-festivals-spain/calendar

I walked into a number of town fiestas during my Frances walk last year. Some were unique and sweet, like dia de San Juan in late June, involving eating BBQ sardines and jumping over the cooking fire after, assuring purification and wishes granted.

 

[november_moon]

We were in Santiago for Dia de San Juan. It was a lot of fun.

We were also in Hospital de Orbigo in early June for the mideval festival.

 

[JillGat]

We were in Santiago for Dia de San Juan. It was a lot of fun.

We were also in Hospital de Orbigo in early June for the mideval festival.

I was in Hospital at the same festival in early June. Camels, even!