Carnival Monday is a very special day for many residents of Miguelturra. The carnival festivities kicked off early with a parade by the Pelines Children’s School, followed by live broadcasts of the radio programs “Más de uno Ciudad Real” and “Castilla-La Mancha” from Onda Cero, originating from the Carnival Museum.

But if there’s one event we can’t miss and that leaves a great taste in our mouths, it’s the 42nd Annual Frying Pan Fruit Contest, which took place at 12:30 pm. With Juan Carlos and Miguel Ángel (2026 Major Masks), Esther and Berna (2025 Major Masks), and Diego Rodríguez (President of the Carnival Peñas Association) in attendance as carnival authorities, the group was completed by Luis Ramón Mohíno (Mayor of Miguelturra), Carmen María Mohíno (Councilor for Culture and Festivities), and other members of the Municipal Council.

The event was once again brilliantly organized by the Peña los Rocheros, who distributed the fruit in a pan and the lemonade with that traditional recipe that Octavio Martín gave them in 2025.

AWARDS OF THE XLII FRYING PAN FRUIT CONTEST 2026:

Barquillos

• 1st Prize, Fátima Redondo Ordóñez
• 2nd Prize, Paqui Ramírez Rodrigo

Borrachuelas

• 1st Prize, Rocío Bauti Guerrero
• 2nd Prize, Cefe Sánchez Moraga

Flowers

• 1st Prize, Víctor Rubio Mora
• 2nd Prize, María Lillo Imedio

Roscapiña

• 1st Prize, Julia Montarroso Torres
• 2nd Prize, Juana Pérez del Olmo

Rosquillas

• 1st Prize, Inés María Reina Rodríguez
• 2nd Prize, María Angulo Pérez

All the first prizes were sponsored by the Miguelturra Town Hall, consisting of 60 euros, and the second prizes by ‘El Colmao’ of the town, a lot of typical products valued at 40 euros. They also received a case of liquor sponsored by La Gaditana, the traditional Carnival Ceramics and an apron sponsored by Gate of the Sun.

Throughout the day, the Street Masks will fill Carnival Street with joy and color, joking with unsuspecting passersby with the cry of “You don’t know me, do you?“

A MONDAY FULL OF CARNIVAL!

The festivities for the 2026 Miguelturra Carnival continue, with children’s workshops taking place in the exhibition hall of the Carnival Museum and a new edition of “Leaving a Mark” at the Carnival Palace starting at 4:30 p.m. Afterwards, a large gathering of masked revelers will parade through the streets of our town. Dances will be held at the Carnival Palace and the Workers’ Center.

Finally, the Peñas El Puntillo, Major Masks, Ateneo Cultural and La Cabra celebrate their themed day and will liven up the streets of Miguelturra.