The Mercado Medieval arrives in Guadalcacín from October 23 to 25 with artisan stalls, musical rounds, raptor flight exhibitions, and family entertainment, Portal de Cádiz reported. Operating hours span Friday evening through Sunday evening across the three-day weekend event.
Market Schedule and Opening Hours
The medieval market opens its doors on Friday, October 23, running from 18:00 to 24:00 local time (16:00 to 22:00 UTC). Weekend operations shift to split hours to accommodate visitors, opening Saturday from 11:00 to 15:00 and again from 18:00 to 24:00. Sunday hours run from 11:00 to 15:00 and conclude the weekend from 17:00 to 20:00 local time.
Friday Opening and Evening Entertainment
Activities commence Friday at 18:00 with the official inauguration of the market alongside the first musical round. Raptor flight exhibitions are scheduled for 18:30 and 20:30, interspersed with recurring musical performances at 19:00, 20:00, and 21:00. The evening program includes a circus workshop at 19:30, an oriental dance show at 21:30, an archery workshop at 22:00, and a children’s tug-of-war game at 23:00.
Saturday Performances and Aerial Shows
Saturday opens at 11:00 with morning musical rounds followed by a raptor exhibition at 12:00, an oriental dance performance at 13:00, and midday music at 14:00. Afternoon and evening sessions resume at 18:00 with archery instruction and music. Aerial performances highlight the night schedule, featuring the “vuelo enérgico” show at 19:30, “el aro encantado” at 20:30, and “entre hilos y aire” at 21:30. A second raptor flight takes place at 21:00, followed by late evening music, a circus workshop at 22:30, and the “equilibrio en llamas” fire-balancing show at 23:00.
Sunday Closing Schedule
Sunday operations start at 11:00 with morning musical rounds and a raptor flight exhibition at 12:00. Oriental dance returns at 12:30 before the midday music break at 13:30. Afternoon programming begins at 17:00 with music, followed by an archery workshop at 17:30 and a children’s jousting game at 18:00. Final events include a raptor exhibition at 19:00 and closing music before the market wraps up at 20:00.
Complementary Attractions and Pricing
Additional attractions operate throughout the entire weekend alongside the scheduled performances. Craft workshops offer attendees the chance to build custom toy swords or shields for 2 euros each. The grounds also host a children’s camp and playroom, a static raptor exhibition, and a flying chairs carousel priced at 3.50 euros per ride.
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