The Department of Festivities announced that the deadline has been extended for participation in the traditional “Carocas Contest” organized by the City Council of Huetor Vegas. The maximum number of limericks that can be submitted per participant is three. Delivery deadline for submissions is July 25, 2018. At Plaza del Mentidero, the author’s name must be in a sealed envelope.
The carocas will also be displayed during San Roque’s patron saint celebrations. Three prizes will be awarded, each with 100 euros (first), 70 euro (second), and 50 euro (third). At the proclamation, the celebrations will make the winners public on August 7.
The jury for the “Concurso de carocas” will consist of Fiestas Commission members. It reserves the right to declare invalid the prize if necessary. All suggestions and sketches are welcome.