The first weekend of 2024 will be experienced in the municipalities of the province of Buenos Aires with festivities gastronomic and productive, guided tours and sporting events.
Below, all the events that will take place in the different locations, ideal for a summer getaway.
Popular festivals
Mar Chiquita- Christmas by the Lake 2024
Friday the 5th and Saturday the 6th, starting at 6 p.m., in Santa María de la Armonía, route 2 km 328.5. Entrance: contribution bonus.
It’s about a light show, sound and images that takes place in a natural setting that will bring together 150 young people from different parts of the country. Organized by the Argentine Cultural Foundation.
More information: www.instagram.com/navidadjuntoallago
Miramar – 5th Piglet Festival
From Friday the 5th to Sunday the 7th, from noon, at the Gauchos del Sur Traditionalist Center, Av. 40 and Calle 57. Fee entry.
Creole grills, stalls, pilcheros, food trucks, Creole gastronomy, and the presentation of local, regional and national artists. Organized by the Municipality of General Alvarado and the local Gauchos del Sur Association.
More information: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552014322873
Leandro N. Alem – 115th Anniversary of El Dorado
Saturday the 6th, at 9 p.m., at the railroad property. Free entrance.
Singing, folk dances, district ballet, artisans, and entrepreneurs. In addition, a canteen run by local institutions. Organized by the Municipality of Leandro N. Alem.
More information: www.facebook.com/municipioleandroalem
Patagones – 15th Provincial Oyster Festival
Saturday 6th, at 9pm, at Balneario Los Pocitos. Tariff card, with prior reservationby contacting (2920) 321151.
It will begin in the afternoon with various recreational activities and at night at the SUM of the Development Commission, the traditional oyster paella will be tasted with the presentation of musical numbers.
They organize the Commission for the Promotion of the Spa and the Municipality of Patagones.
More information: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075881243893
Cultural events
Mar del Plata – Readings in Front of the Sea
Every Tuesday in January, February and March, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Café del Balneario Alfonsina, Balcarce and la Costa. Free entrance.
Author readings, listening exchange, singing, and book and movie recommendations.
More information: www.turismomardelplata.gob.ar/ASP/SP/resultados-eventos.asp
Villa Gesell – 55th Summer Choral Encounters
Wednesdays and Saturdays, starting at 7 p.m., at the Playón del Pinar del Norte, Alameda 201 and Calle 303. Free entrance.
Choirs from different parts of the country will participate. In addition, on Fridays there will be concerts in the foundational forest. Organized by the Choral Encounters Society under the auspices of the Municipality of Villa Gesell.
More information: www.encuentroscorales.com.ar – www.gesell.tur.ar/eventos
Sports events
Pinamar – 23rd Desert Marathon
Sunday the 7th, at 8, in Poseidon and Playa, Pinamar Norte. Limited quotas. The registration is fee and can be done online through the following link: eventols.com/e/maraton-del-desierto-pinamar-2024.
Adventure race with two competitive 10k routes and a participatory 5k on dunes.
More information: agenda.pinamar.gob.ar
Villa Gesell – Breaker Challenge
Sunday the 7th, at 09:30, on 313th Street and Playa (Kite Gesell). Fee registration (paid on the same day at the starting point from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.).
Open water swimming competition with a circuit of three laps of 500 meters each. They organize CFC and SR, with the sponsorship of the Municipality of Villa Gesell.
More information: www.facebook.com/maratoncroos.villagesell
Guided tours
Avellaneda – Parque del Río Circuit
Saturday the 6th, at 10, on Av. Miter y Gelly and Obes, Sarandí. Free activity. Registration every Wednesday at 10am through https.//linktree/avellanedatur.
Tour of the River Park that will cross the reserve area. In addition, at 5:00 p.m., we will visit Laguna La Saladita, which will depart from Av. Miter 2800, Sarandí. Organized by the Tourism Directorate of the Municipality of Avellaneda.
More information: www.instagram.com/turismomda