Organic Street Market in Palermo - August 2013


The main producers of organic and healthy food in Argentina will gather again in a street market in Buenos Aires, on Saturday, August 17th, and Sunday, August 18h, 2013, from 10am to 6pm, with free access to the public. Visitors will have the opportunity to taste free samples and buy at a promotional prices natural foods and beverages in an area specially located in the Palermo Parks, on Ave Libertador and Ave Sarmiento, across the street from the Zoo and the Spaniards´Monument. The event is organized by Planeta Joy magazine and sponsored by the city of Buenos Aires.

More than 40 gazebos will be installed, where the participating producers will offer products in the following areas: Oils; Alcoholic drinks (organic wines, beers); Soft drinks and natural juices; Cereals and seeds; Spices; Nuts; Fruits & Vegetables; Farm produce; Delicatessen; Gourmet food; Flour and derivatives; Mushrooms; Infusions; Vegetables; Dairy; Bakery; Jams; edible Flowers; Pasta; Herbs; Snacks, and more.

Some activities will be held in a specially equipped space, like lectures and cooking classes by some of the main references of this culinary trend.

There will be special menus for visitors and food to go, with tables on the street of this picturesque market

In case of rain, it will be postponed to Sunday 18th and Monday 19th. Consult on Buenos Aires Market website for any change of schedule.

Official 2013 Spring Season - Argentine Polo Association



The Argentine Polo Association has announced the complete Schedule of tournaments in the Official 2013 Spring Polo Season. The program, between August and December of 2013, includes three of the most important Polo tournaments worldwide: Tortugas Country Club Open; the oldest Polo tournament in the world, Hurlingham Club Open; and the world-class Argentine Open Championship.
The most important championships in the 2013 Spring season are:

SAN JORGE MILITARY CLUB OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
San Jorge and Coronel Francisco Reyes Carrere Cups
Organized by: San Jorge Club, in Hurlingham (province of Buenos Aires).
Up to 24 goals; 1 military player per team, and no more than 1 high handicap player (8 to 10 goals) per team.
August 29 - 30 - September 1 - 3 - San Jorge Club, Hurlingham
September 7 - 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm: Finals in Palermo

Organized by Buenos Aires Jockey Club. San Isidro (Province of Buenos Aires)
September 10 to 22

SPRINGBOK TOURNAMENT
Organized by Argentine Polo Association
Between one civil team and one military team
September 20, 3.00 pm
September 22, 11.30 am
Palermo Polo Field (Av. del Libertador & Dorrego)
Free entrance

TORTUGAS COUNTRY CLUB OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Emilio de Anchorena Cup
Organized by Tortugas Country Club. Tortuguitas (Province of Buenos Aires)
September 24 to October 12

QUALIFYING TOURNAMENT FOR 120th HURLINGHAM CLUB OPEN AND 120th ARGENTINE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Organized by Argentine Polo Association
September 26, 1 pm and 3 pm
October 1, 1 pm and 3 pm
October 7,  3 pm
October 8, 3 pm
Palermo Polo Field (Av. del Libertador & Dorrego)
Free entrance


MUNICIPALIDAD DE PILAR TOURNAMENT
Organized by Argentine Polo Association
24 goal teams and over
From October 11

The Ayrshire Cup
Organized by Hurlingham Club. Hurlingham (Province of Buenos Aires)
October 15 to November 3

LA DOLFINA DIAMOND CUP
La Dolfina Polo Club, Cañuelas, Buenos Aires
October 23 - 28
November 8

JUAN B MILES CUP
Organized by Argentine Polo Association
23 and 24 goal teams
From October 25

PRINCE OF WHALES CUP
Organized by Hurlingham Club, Hurlingham (Province of Buenos Aires)
November 5 to November 15

LA AGUADA - COWDRAY POLO CUP I
Organized by La Aguada Polo Club, Open Door (Province of Buenos Aires)
November 11 to November 15

120th ARGENTINE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP
Organized by Argentine Polo Association
November 16 to December 7
Palermo Polo Field

CAMARA DE DIPUTADOS CUP
Organized by Argentine Polo Association
24 goal teams and over.
Semifinals in Palermo: December 3 and 4
Final in Palermo: December 8

GUILLERMO SOJO CUP
Organized by Argentine Polo Association 
13 to 18 goal teams.
From November 13
Semifinals and Final in Palermo

ANNUAL PONIES EXHIBITION
Tortugas Country Club.
Not suspended for rain
November 11

JULIO NOVILLO ASTRADA INTERNATIONAL CUP
Organized by La Aguada Polo Club, Open Door (Province of Buenos Aires)
November 18 to November 29

LA AGUADA - GUARDS POLO CUP
Organized by La Aguada Polo Club, Open Door (Province of Buenos Aires)
December 2 to December 6

LA AGUADA SPRING CUP
Organized by La Aguada Polo Club, Open Door (Province of Buenos Aires)
December 2 to December 6

PROVINCE OF BUENOS AIRES AND JOSE C. REYNAL CUPS
Organized by Argentine Polo Association
19 to 23 goal teams
Finals:
December 10, 5 pm - Palermo Polo Field
December 11, 11 am - Palermo Polo Field
Free entrance

LA AGUADA LADIES CUP
Organized by La Aguada Polo Club, Open Door (Province of Buenos Aires)
December 9 to December 14

Schedule subject to modifications. Please check periodically on this post online for updates.

Don´t miss the opportunity of attending one of these world class events. Contact me to inquire about special packages, if you need help getting tickets or want to arrange for private transportation to the clubs.