From November 1st, and until December 23rd, registrations are officially open for the participation of the 22nd Festival del Habano. It will be held in Cuba from 24 to 28 of February 2020. The programm is as follows:
| Sunday 23/02 | |
| 10:00 – 16:00 hrs. | Registration. Convention Center. |
| Monday 24/02 | |
| 09:00 – 16:00 hrs | Registration. Convention Center. |
| 10:00 – 11:00 hrs | Press Conference. Convention Center (Room 4) |
| 11:30 – 17:00 hrs | 3rd Habanos World Challenge Preliminary Contest (Room 3) |
| 14.00- 14:30 hrs | Trade Fair Opening |
| 19:00 hrs | Welcome evening devoted to Bolívar brand.
Club Habana |
| Tuesday 25/02 | |
| 09:00 – 16:00 hrs | Registration. Convention Center. |
| 07:30 – 13:00 hrs | Visit to tobacco plantations, Partido Zone (D.O.P) San Antonio de los Baños, Artemisa. |
| Wednesday 26/02 | |
| 09:00 – 16:00 hrs | Registration. Convention Center. |
| 09:30 – 09:45 hrs | International Seminar Opening. Convention Center (Room 4) |
| 09:45 – 10:45 hrs | Master Lecture “Habanos and its brands” by Ciro Bianchi (Room 3) |
| 10.45 – 11:15 hrs | Coffee Break |
| 11:15 – 12:30 hrs | Master Class on rolling technique “Totally handmade”.
“The making of a parejo cigar” by Miguel Barzaga (Room 1) |
| 12.45 – 14:15 hr | Lunch at “El Bucán“ Restaurant |
| 14:30 -15:30 hrs | Master Lecture (Room 3)
“El Bello Habano” by Reynaldo González |
| 15.45. – 17:00 hrs | Habanos Alliance (Room 1) |
| 19.00 hrs. | Evening dedicated to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of La Casa del Habano and 85th Anniversary of the Montecristo brand. “El Laguito” (Protocol Room)
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| Thursday 27/02 | |
| 09:00 -16:00 hrs | Registration. Convention Center. |
| 09:00 -12:00 hrs | Visit to Habanos Factories “La Corona” and “Partagás” |
| 12:30 -14:30 hrs | Lunch at “El Bucán” Restaurant. |
| 14:45 -16:00 hrs | Special Tasting (Room 1) |
| 16:15 -17:30 hrs | Habanos Moments (Rooms 3 and 4) |
| Friday 28/02 | |
| 09:00 – 13:00 hrs | Registration. Convention Center. |
| 09:30 – 12:00 hrs | Final of the Habanos World Challenge Contest (Room 1) |
| 12:00 – 12:30 hrs | Coffee break |
| 12:30 -13:00 hrs | Zenith and Habanos presentation (Habanos´ Stand) |
| 13:00 -14:00 hrs | Closure of the Seminar and Trade Fair (Room 4)
Awarding Ceremony to Best stands by category and winners of the Habanos World Challenge Contest. |
| 14:00 – 15:30 hrs | Farewell lunch at “El Bucán” Restaurant |
| 19:00 hrs |
Gala Evening dedicated to Romeo y Julieta brand. Traditional Humidor´s Auction. PABEXPO (Room C) |
The brands that will have a place of honor during the Festival will be Bolivar, which will open the welcome evening. Montecristo celebrates its 85 anniversary and Romeo y Julieta will celebrate the 175th anniversary at final Gala evening.
As usual during the event, Habanos S.A will present products for 2020. There will also be visits to factories and plantations, international seminars with interesting lessons and practical sessions, The Habanos Alliance with DOP wineries and the acclaimed Habanos World Challenge.
At the closing night the Humidors will be auctioned, handmade by the best master craftsmen. The dinner and the exclusive concert of an internationally recognized group will take place during the evening.
Those interested in participating must register with Havanatur, the official travel agency for the Festival. You can do it by clicking here.
The prices declared for the activities per person are the following:
The Hotel list with prices per singole night:
Included in the price are:
- Accommodation with breakfast per person and per night
- Transfer to the airport / hotel (private)
- Transfer by bus to all program activities
- Tourist guide service
- Reconfirmation of airline tickets