Jerez's annual Fiesta de la Vendimia (Harvest Festival) will take place from the 11 -16 September. The festivities start with the Fiesta de la Buleria (a Flamenco Festival) on the 8th, and on the 11th the symbolic treading of the grapes at the Cathedral. Many other events follow such as tastings and a gastronomic fair from the 12th - 16th - which was so successful last year it is now extended to 5 days. There is also a programme of sport, equestrianism, exhibitions, special bodega visits, and more still to be arranged. The Mayoress, Maria Jose Garcia Pelayo noted that last year's event was as good as usual despite a saving in costs of 60% due to the crisis, and hopes that this year more private business would be involved in this magnificent opportunity to promote Jerez and all it stands for. This is well worth attending.
Meanwhile in Madrid, the Tio pepe sign has now been offered accommodation on various buildings in the Puerta del Sol, and negotiations are ongoing. They have full local and regional government support, and in only a week the online supporters have received 26,000 signatures. The Puerta del Sol was yesterday the scene of a demonstration by the "national association of supporters of Tio Pepe forever in Puerta del Sol" which was slightly marred by scuffles with francoist opponents.
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