Fiesta week kicked off on Thursday 18th with chorizada en la cooperativa, sausages in the yard of the village farmers cooperative.
There was lots of smoke but unlike London these weren't burning buildings but bonfires to cook the sausages on!
Later on that evening there was lots of running and screaming in the streets but unlike London this was not a riot but the sound of people enjoying themselves with the annual waterfight!
Everyone was totally drenched as they followed the band through the streets of the village going from peña to peña to have a drink while the people in the houses poured buckets of water on them from their balconies and even used hosepipes.
The following morning, Friday, the was the mass for San Ramón. Click HERE to see the video on YouTube.
Meanwhile during the fiesta period, the "Amas de Casa, Lo Portal" had an exhibition of their work in the town hall. To see photos of the work on display, click HERE.
In the evening was the communal meal with everyone in the Plaza Mayor to eat their own food which was followed by a comedy act which was actually quite funny.
On Saturday the jota group "Calandria" gave an excellent performance in the school yard. (They have their own section on this blog - don't miss it!).
Later that night it was time for the "Concurso de Disfraces" or Fancy Dress Competition. There were 7 peña groups this year and the standard was very high.
First up, Peña Lo Serapio as a female volleyball team - they came 7th. Click HERE to see their video.
Next, Peña David Gimeno as a swarm of flies - they came 5th. Click HERE to see their video.
They were followed by Peña Lo Skaldat, a group of protesters who came 6th. Click HERE to see the video.
Next, Peña Lo Corral who were running with the bulls, Pamplona style. They came 3rd. To watch their performance, click HERE.
The circus arrives in Torre del Compte care of Peña Lo Karkas who after a most entertaining performance came 2nd. Click HERE to see it.
The pope was in Madrid but made a detour to visit Torre del Compte with his friends in Peña Lo Topi. To see the winners, click HERE.
Finally Peña Cata-croc re-enacted the tale of St George and the dragon - they came 4th. Click HERE to see their performance.
Even the potatoes are happy here!
Throughout the fiesta there seemed to be a lot of emphasis on eating and drinking!
One popular demonstration was on how to make furniture from logs using your chainsaw. However, I don't think IKEA has anything to worry about just yet!
After the chainsaw demo, hot chocolate was served.
Delicious, thick, creamy chocolate which always goes down well, (with everyone, not just the chocoholics!)
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