The Costa Esmeralda Fest 2024 was canceled in its entirety, as announced this Saturday, September 7, by the Ministry of Tourism (Sectur) of Veracruz, and on the event’s official website. The music festival was to be held from Friday, September 6 to Sunday, September 8, and although at first only the cancellation of the first day was contemplated, it is now confirmed that it will be canceled in its entirety.
“Due to the first cold front of the season, the activities scheduled for this Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 8 of the Costa Esmeralda Fest 2024 are suspended. The above, in accordance with the recommendations of the Civil Protection Secretariat in order to safeguard the integrity of the public, the organization team and the artistic talent,” says the official message.
The Costa Esmeralda Fest has become a benchmark in musical events in Veracruz. It is celebrated free of charge on the beaches of the Costa Esmeralda bar, between the towns of La Vigueta and El Palmar, in the municipality of Tecolutla, north of Veracruz.
The suspended program
Friday, September 6
12:00 – 20:00 hours: Artisan and gastronomic exhibition
12:00 – 19:00 hours presentations on DJ-Rock stage
13:00 – 19:00 hours: Presentations on artistic stage
15:00 hours: Boat tour through the Tecolutla Mangroves
16:30 hours: Photography workshop on the beach – Hotel Suspiro
20:00 hours: Massive concerts: Local talent; La Tremenda Corte; Maldita Vecindad; Mike Towers
Saturday, September 7
7:00 – 11:00 am: Day 1: Beach Volleyball Tournament
11:00 – 3:00 pm: Day 2: Beach Volleyball Tournament
12:00 – 7:00 pm: DJ-Rock Stage Performances
12:00 – 8:00 pm: Craft and Gastronomic Exhibition
1:00 – 7:00 pm: Artistic Stage Performances
3:00 pm: Boat Tour of the Tecolutla Mangroves
3:00 – 7:00 pm: Day 3: Beach Volleyball Tournament
8:00 pm: Massive Concerts: Local Talent; DJ Yudith; Yandel; Afrojack
Sunday, September 8
6:00 – 8:00 hours: Playoffs: Beach Volleyball Tournament
8:00 – 10:00 hours: Quarterfinals: Beach Volleyball Tournament
10:00 – 11:00 hours: Semifinals: Beach Volleyball Tournament
10:00 – 14:00 hours: Artisan and Gastronomic Exhibition
11:00 – 12:00 hours: Finals: Beach Volleyball Tournament
12:00 hours: Awards Ceremony: Beach Volleyball Tournament
10:00 – 14:00 hours: Artisan and Gastronomic Exhibition
13:00 – 14:00 hours: Presentations on artistic stage
Source: lasillarota