Corazones de Tejina, Vilaflor Crafts Fair, Buenavista Crafts Fair, Fiestas of San Casiano in Las Galletas, Fiestas of San Bartolomé in Arico, Romería of San Agustín in Arafo, Arona Blue and Green 2019 in Playa de Las Américas, Feminine Surfing Day 2019, Edwin Rivera and Orquesta Sabrosa, Los Abrigos Beer Festival and Phe Festival 2019 in Puerto de la Cruz

Corazones de Tejina

The big event of this weekend, on Sunday 25 August 2019, is the Corazones de Tejina (Hearts of Tejina), part of the Fiestas in Honour of San Bartolomé de Tejina (events) in the town of Tejina, La Laguna, where three streets in the town compete to have the biggest and best offering. The battle of the flowers will take place in the streets of Tejina from 18:00 and at 21:00 in the Plaza of Tejina, is the XXXIII Festival Exaltación de los Corazones (33rd Festival Exaltation of the Hearts). Here's video coverage from last year.

More: The Strange and Beautiful Hearts of Tejina

Vilaflor Crafts Fair

On Saturday 24 August 2019, the town of Vilaflor holds it's annual 29ª Feria de Artesanía de Vilaflor de Chasna 2019 (29th Vilaflor Crafts Fair) - from 9:30 am until 7:30 pm in the Plaza de San Pedro.

On this occasion, approximately one hundred and fifty artisans will participate, with an extensive sample of products, including Traditional Pottery, Traditional Carpentry, Ceramics, Cane Basketry, Wicker Basketry, Palm Wickerwork, Tinsmith, Rosettes, Wood Turning, as well as more innovative crafts.

The Romería in honor of San Roque and San Agustín takes place in Vilaflor on Sunday 25 August 2019. 

Buenavista Crafts Fair

Buenavista del Norte holds it's annual Feria de Artesanía de San Bartolomé (Crafts Fair in Honour of San Bartolomé) in the Plaza de los Remedios from 10:30 am on Sunday 25 August. Around 65 artisans in different modalities will be there, with traditional crafts such as wicker basketry, pottery, as well as jewelry, felt, dressmaking, paper and cardboard.

More events this weekend include:

• The Fiestas in honor of San Casiano are taking place in La Galletas between 20 and 25 August. View program. 
• There are Fiestas in honor of San Bartolomé in Río de Arico this weekend on Friday 23, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August. View program.
• Saturday 24 August - Romería in honor of San Agustín in Arafo.
• Saturday 24 August - Arona Blue and Green 2019 at the Parking Arenas Blancas, Playa de Las Américas from 19:00. The festival combines themes such as biodegradables, recycling, BasurArte (making art out of rubbish), eliminating plastic and care of the marine environment with music and entertainment. FREE ENTRANCE.
• Saturday 24 August - the Blackstone Surf Center, Paseo Guadalajara 39, Arona, are holding a Feminine Surfing Day 2019, with free surfing classes, concert, raffle, gifts and surprises. From 3 pm until midnight. FREE ENTRANCE.
• Saturday 24 August - 21:00 Puerto Rican singer, Edwin Rivera and Orquesta Sabrosa are performing for the Fiestas del Barrio de la Candelaria (not to be confused with the town of the same name), in La Cuesta, San Cristóbal de La Laguna. FREE ENTRANCE.
• Saturday 24 August - Baby Black Soul Band, cover band led by Elena Suárez, is performing from 23:00 in the Plaza del Quinto Centenario, in La Orotava. FREE ENTRANCE.
• Los Abrigos celebrates its ‘Beer Festival’ with tapas and music on Saturday 24 August. Twenty-two businesses are taking part, offering tapas, beers and soft drinks at €1, from midday until 2 am Sunday morning. 

Phe Festival 2019

The best alternative music also has a space in Tenerife, specifically in Puerto de la Cruz, where Phe Festival will not only offer a great musical atmosphere but also different spaces for fashion, gastronomy, cinema and innovation. The key dates: August 23 and 24, when the outstanding performances will take place, featuring Depedro, We Are Scientists, The Statue Thieves, Ángel Stanich, Arizona Baby, Carolina Durante, Los Punsetes, Delaporte, Mueveloreina, Locoplaya, Cariño, GAF & la Estrella de la Muerte and DJ Amable, among others. From 17:00 hrs. Location: Explanada del Muelle de Puerto de la Cruz. Tickets.



Phe Festival 2018 | Aftermovie oficial

Third Maid of Honour in Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2019 Inma Afonso Darias

Inma Afonso Darias at the Carnival Main Parade Tuesday 5 March 2019

Whether looking back once more at Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2019, or forward towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2020 - which takes place between Friday, 21st February 2020 and Sunday, 1st March 2020 - we can't resist another look at the candidates who aspired to become carnival queens in 2019.

Inma Afonso Darias, became 3rd Maid of Honour in 2019 with a costume entitled “Llegó bailando” (Arrived Dancing), designed by Daniel Pages, representing Dimurol SL.

Inma Afonso Darias | Gala de la Reina | Carnaval S/C Tenerife 2019

Romería San Roque in Garachico, Romería Barquera in Las Galletas, Arguayo Crafts Fair, La Guancha Crafts Fair 2019

The Romería in honour of San Roque in Garachico (or San Roque Pilgrimage) is one of those events which takes place on the same date each year, 16 August, irrespective of the day of the week and has done so since the 17th Century. At one o'clock in the afternoon, the municipal band, herds of livestock, street musicians and paraders journey through the streets to lead the figure of San Roque to the chapel. At the same time, the fishermen in Garachico embark on their own ocean pilgrimage, taking the saint along the coastline on their boats. This celebration has been declared a Festival of National Tourist Interest.

Romería de San Roque Garachico | 2018

Tenerife bus operator, TITSA, are increasing services on their Puerto de la Cruz - Buenavista service (Route 363) between 09:30 and 23:00 for revelers to get to and from the fiesta. If the roads get blocked by traffic jams, the TF-42 road will be closed to general traffic, except for public transport vehicles and goods, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. This way, travelling by bus will be the faster option.

Also on the traditional Romería schedule for this weekend are the Romería Barquera (procession on boats) in honor of San Casiano in Las Galletas. 

Arguayo Crafts Fair

The 38th edition of the Feria de Artesanía Popular Santiago del Teide (Santiago del Teide Popular Crafts Fair) is taking place on Sunday 18 August from 10:00 to 18:30 in the Parque Las Eras in Arguayo with local products such as ceramics, crochet, metalwork, woodwork, basketry, openwork, pottery, handicrafts. According to the program there will also be traditional sports and games, photography and painting, as well as music. 

Also on Sunday 18 August, from 9am to 9pm, is the Feria de Artesanía de La Guancha 2019 (La Guancha Crafts Fair 2019).

Comparsa Bahía Bahitiare

Components of Bahía Bahitiare in the Carnival Main Parade on 5 March 2019

One of my favourite components of carnival, comparsas in Santa Cruz de Tenerife are said to be similar to the Brazillian Carnival Blocks, but actually appear to have more in common with the dancing, marching and drumming Samba Schools that have a strong community basis and are traditionally associated with a particular neighborhood.

Founded in 2002 and directed by Zara Diaz Mendoza, Comparsa Bahía Bahitiare are one of the younger comparsas in Santa Cruz. The group, with their seventy components, rehearse in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife district of Tíncer.



Bahía Bahitiare | Comparsas adultas | Carnaval S/C Tenerife 2019

Find out more about Santa Cruz Carnival 2020, which will take to the streets between Friday, 21st February 2020 and Sunday, 1st March 2020. 

First Matron of Honour in Santa Cruz 2019 Juana González Vargas

Whether looking back once more at Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2019, or forward towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2020 - which takes place between Friday, 21st February 2020 and Sunday, 1st March 2020 - we can't resist another look at the candidates who aspired to become carnival queens in 2019.

First Matron of Honour to the Senior Carnival Queen in Santa Cruz 2019 was  Juana González Vargas, with the fantasy "Vuela Guajira" (Fly Guajira), designed by the Carnival Association Nira-Armony de la Rosa, representing the Council of Los Realejos.

Juana González Vargas | Gala de la reina de los mayores | Carnaval SC Tenerife 2019

Festivities in honor of the Patroness of the Canary Islands in Candelaria, Festival Folk Canarias, Alcalá Fireworks, Tenerife PWA World Cup, Sunblast Festival 2019

Fiestas in Candelaria August 2019

The fiestas in Candelaria in honour of Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria (Our Lady of Candelaria) the Patroness of the Canary Islands, include the Peregrinación a Candelaria (Pilgrimage to Candelaria) and the Ceremony of the discovery of the Virgin of Candelaria, in the Plaza de la Basilica on Wednesday 14 August from about 19:00.

Festival Folk Canarias

In Garachico from 9 to 11 August, the 12th Annual Festival Folk Canarias takes place.

On Friday 9 August, the festival's inauguration takes place in the former Convent of San Francisco at 18:00. At 19:30 outside the Casa Piedra (alongside the main square) is a Concert of Popular Song.

On Saturday 10 August events begin at midday, again outside the Casa Piedra and run through to a Folk Concert at 21:00 in the Plaza de San Roque.

And on Sunday 11 August, junior singers from 12:30 outside the Casa Piedra could make a lovely prelude to your Sunday lunch. While a Concert of Popular Music in the Plaza de San Roque at 19:00 brings an end to the festival.

Via: El Festival Folk Canarias presenta su 12ª edición en Tenerife

Sunblast Festival 2019

Headlining the Sunblast Festival 2019 - the seventh edition of this electronic music festival in Tenerife - among a lineup of around 30 confirmed artists on five stages on Saturday 10 August at Golf Costa Adeje, are Cuban hip hop band Orishas. From 15:00 to 24:00. Prices from 50 Euros. Tickets.

The Tenerife PWA World Cup is taking place, between 5 and 11 August, in El Médano. 

The Fiestas Alcalá 2019 includes the now famous fireworks taking place at midnight on Thursday 15 August, once more provided by Pirotecnia Hermanos Toste.

Fourth Junior Maid of Honour in Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2019 Ithaysa Delgado Aguilar

Ithaysa Delgado Aguilar in the Carnival Main Parade Tuesday 5 March 2019

Whether looking back once more at Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2019, or forward towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2020 - which takes place between Friday, 21st February 2020 and Sunday, 1st March 2020 - we can't resist another lot the candidates who aspired to become carnival queens in 2019.

Nine year old Ithaysa Delgado Aguilar, was voted Fourth Maid of Honour to the Junior Carnival Queen in 2019, with the fantasy “Pim Pam Pum ¿Esto lo recuerdas tú?” (Pim Pam Pum Do you remember this?) designed by Cristián Santana and representing the Council of Güímar, Bar Parada, Radio 6 Tenerife and autobar and goodies La Familia.



Ithaysa Delgado Aguilar | Gala Reina Infantil | Carnaval S/C Tenerife 2019

Romería de La Esperanza in El Rosario, Artisan Beer Festival (And Crafts Fair) in Arico, Puertito de Güimar Summer Fest

On Sunday 4 August, there is the Romería in honour of the Virgen de Nuestra Señora de La Esperanza (Our Lady of Hope) in El Rosario. According to the town hall's calendar of fiestas, this pilgrimage takes place on the first Sunday in August each year.

Video: ROMERIA LA ESPERANZA 2018

Artisan Beer Festival & Crafts Fair in Poris de Abona (Arico)

On Saturday 3 August from 17:00 to midnight Arico is holding it's second annual Artisan Beer Festival in Poris de Abona (Arico) with live music, DJs and, of course, beers, as well as gastronomy, activities for the kids and the Feria Municipal de Artesanía (Municipal Crafts Fair).

II Feria de la Cerveza Artesanal de Arico

Güimar Summer Fest 

Meanwhile, also on Saturday 3 August, running from 13:00 until midnight, in the Plaza de las Indias in Puertito de Güímar is the Bonchotour Dorada Güimar Summer Fest with gastronomic zone, mojitos zone and cocktail bar and music by Renzzo el Selector, La Maldita, Juana la Cubana, David Laurentini, Jessy la Ley and Beat Creator.

Bonchotour Dorada Güimar Summer Fest

Reportedly there is also a craft fair in the Avenida Príncipes de España, in El Tanque on Sunday 4 August, but I had no further details at time of publication.

Canrnival Queen in Santa Cruz de Tenerife 2019, Priscila Medina Quintero

Priscila Medina Quintero in the Carnival Main Parade Tuesday 5 March 2019

Whether looking back once more at Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2019, or forward towards Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival 2020 - which takes place between Friday, 21st February 2020 and Sunday, 1st March 2020 - we can't resist another look at the candidates who aspired to become carnival queens in 2019.

This is Priscila Medina Quintero who was elected Carnival Queen in Santa Cruz de Tenerife in 2019 with a costume entitled "LA NUIT" (The Night), designed by Sedomir Rodríguez de la Sierra and representing Autoinsular Citroën. 



Priscila Medina Quintero | Gala de la Reina | Carnaval S/C Tenerife 2019

Tenerife Fiestas in August 2019

Bird of Paradise Flower

August is the hottest month of the year, but still packed with fiestas and romerías, the biggest event of which is the Peregrinación a Candelaria (pilgrimage) and fiestas in Candelaria, which take place on the 14 and 15 of August. The most popular part of these annual celebrations is the Ceremony of the discovery of the Virgin of Candelaria, which takes place in the Plaza outside the Basilica on 14 August from about 7:30pm.

15 August is a national public holiday for Asunción de la Virgen (Assumption).

This is quickly followed by the Romería of San Roque in Garachico, always held on 16 August and the Corazones de Tejina on 24 August.

The following dates are municipal holidays in the districts listed: 

• 5 August: Festival of Nuestra Señora de La Esperanza in El Roasario
• 6 August: Festival of El Salvador in La Matanza de Acentejo
• 16 August: Festival of San Roque in Garachico
• 19 August: Fiestas Patronales in Fasnia
• 19 August: Fiestas Patronales in La Guancha
• 24 August: Festival of San Bartolomé in Buenavista de Norte
• 26 August: Festival of San Bernardo in Arafo
• 26 August: Festival of San Agustín y San Roque in Vilaflor
• 31 August: Festividad Nuestra Señora de Buen Viaje in El Tanque

Image by Hans Braxmeier from Pixabay