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Life in Casa de Campo goes by faster than one would expect, so it is important to stay in the know – you don’t want to miss any of the wonderful activities and events that make life here so special! So here is our ‘Save the Date’ events guide to most of the key events happening in Casa de Campo in 2011.
Please note: Whilst we have tried to make this calendar of events as complete as possible – it is just a guide! Over the course of the year we are sure that there will be some changes, new events will be created/invented, whilst others may be postponed or even cancelled! A version of this calendar, which we will keep fully updated can be found at the top of the main website page, where it says ‘Calendar’ – check back there to stay fully updated!
January
The Feria Barlovento – A Venetian Festival in the Marina Casa de Campo
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Feria Barlovento: Wine and Cheese at Elementos!
Feria Barlovento: The Costumed Puppy Parade!
Feria Barlovento: The Costume Contest Winners and PHOTOS!
Feria Barlovento 2011: A Venetian Festival in the Marina Casa de Campo!
The Fundacion MIR Magical Splendor for Life
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MIR Magical Splendor for Life: Opening Cocktail and Dinner at Casa Grande
MIR Magical Splendor For Life: Golf Tournament
MIR Magical Splendor for Life Gala and Dinner: fashionable philanthropy!
MIR Magical Splendor for Life: The Badgley Mischka Fashion Show
MIR Magical Splendor for Life: Dancing the night away….
February
Chinese New Year Dinner and Celebration at Chinois
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Welcome Rabbit! Celebrating Chinese New Year at Chinois!
Saturday February 5th: Chichigua Fest 2011
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Chichigua Fest 2011-Entretenimiento para TODAS las edades
ChiChiGua Fest 2011: Flying high…up….up….and away!!
February 18th & 19th: Hogar del Niño Annual Weekend
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The Hogar del Niño Weekend: The Golf Tournament
Cocktail for the supporters of the Diagnostica Social
The Hogar del Niño Weekend: Tennis Tournament
The Hogar del Niño Weekend: A visit to the Hogar
The Hogar del Niño Weekend: The Polo Tournament
The Hogar del Niño Weekend: The Bike Marathon
Saturday February 26th: Carnaval en Casa and Costumed Golf Cart Parade! !POSTPONED!
Click here to find out why we had to postpone this great event! 🙁
Click here to see our photos and coverage of last year’s event.
Saturday February 26th: Adopt a Crib Thank You Dinner
This dinner is an annual event held by the Hogar del Niño to thank their members of the ‘Adopt a Crib’ program who each donate at least USD$1,000 per year to be a member.
To read more about the Hogar del Niño, click here.
March
11th – 13th March: The McDaniel Teaching Pro’s Tournament
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Success at the 6th Annual McDaniel Teaching Pro Tennis Tournament!
April
Saturday April 16th: MIR Bazaar and Ladies Luncheon
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The MIR Bazaar: A fashionable success!
13th – 17th April: The Sugar Open Golf Tournament *Invitation Only*
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Sugar Tournament 2011: Dinner, Dancing and Prizes!
Sugar Tournament 2011: Blue skies, fast greens and long drives!
Sugar Tournament 2011: BBQ and Pizza with the Gonzalez-Bunsters
Sugar Tournament 2011: Welcome Cocktail hosted by I.B.I
Saturday 23rd of April: Don Omar and Victor Manuelle ‘Encuentro de los Grandes’ concert
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Victor Manuelle in Concert: Sexy Salsa and Ritmo Romantico!
Dale Don Dale! Don Omar, Sensational in Chavón
Sábado Santa Praia Beach Party at Minitas!
Saturday 30th of April: Duran Duran Concert
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The Chronicles of Duran Duran in Casa de Campo!
Dancing back to the 80′s with Duran Duran in Altos de Chavón!
Duran Duran are here! Press conference in Altos!
May
Saturday 14th May: Bazaar Primevera
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Bazaar Primavera: Shopping and fun in Chavón!
Bazaar Primavera: Hay que Rica!
Bazaar Primavera: Fast and Furious with Jaguar
Bazaar Primavera: Black Jack with the Casino Diamante Dominicus Bayahibe!
The Bazaar Primavera: Plaza Lama, the Supertienda!
Friday 27th May: Estilo 2011 – End of year Fashion Show by the Altos de Chavón Fashion students
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Celebrating A Successful Estilo 2011: Guests and Students enjoy a Wine and Cheese Cocktail!
Talented Fashion Designers of the Altos de Chavón School present ‘Estilo 2011: The Silk Road’
Altos de Chavón School of Art and Design ‘End of Year’ Exhibit
June
10th -11th of June: Dewars 12 Golf Invitational Tournament *Invitation Only*
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Dewars 12 Golf: Sexy Photos from the After-Party!
Dewars 12 Golf: Prize-Giving!
Dewars 12 Torneo de Golf: Cobertura Completa!
Dewars 12 Golf: Photo Shoot with Victoria’s Secret Models
Dewars 12 Golf: A steaming HOT day on the Teeth!
Dewars 12 Golf: Welcome Party with Victoria’s Secret Models
July
Saturday 2nd July: The HOEDOWN
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Casa de Campo Living in the news! ‘Casa de Campo festeja la independencia de EUA’
Hoedown 2011: Brugal and the Bull!
Hoedown 2011: Photos by Ivonna Sosa
Hoedown 2011: Bandits at the Jack Daniel’s Saloon
Fiesta Americana: a Hoedown throw-down success! Yeehaaaw!
THANK YOU! Jack Daniel’s, Ron Brugal, Casino Diamante, Scotiabank, Costa Nurseries, Casa de Campo and the Community!!
August
12th-14th August: The Fundacion MIR Family Weekend for Life
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MIR Family Weekend for Life: Dinner – Gala
MIR Family Weekend For Life 2011: Golf
MIR Family Weekend For Life 2011: Tennis
Emilia Fanjul receives ‘MIR Humanitarian’ Award
The Fundación MIR Family Weekend for Life: A Sensational Success!
September
Beginning of Sept (TBA): The Proseguros Tennis Tournament
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Celebrating the start of the 34th International Tennis Tournament “Copa Proseguros – Casa de Campo”
Feliz and Rijo crowned champions of the 34th International Tennis Tournament “Copa Proseguros – Casa de Campo”
Proseguros Tennis: Celebratory Dinner in Altos de Chavón
October
Saturday 29th October: Halloween in Casa!
Halloween in Casa de Campo is ALWAYS fun and there are always lots of parties for kids and adults – this year we are sure there will be just as many options!
Click here to see our photos and coverage of last year’s event.
November
4th-6th November: Dueños 2011 An annual event organised and paid for by Costasur and Casa de Campo for Casa de Campo’s villa owners (Dueños), which encompasses tennis polo and golf tournament, the Casathon (5km fun run), shooting and horse-riding, the day culminates in a spectacular party/celebration usually held at the La Romana Country Club in Casa de Campo.
Click here to see our photos and coverage of last year’s event.
6th November: Feria Dueños – Parque de Attraciones y Bazaar
Casa de Campo Living’s first ‘Feria Dueños’ will be an amusement park with fun games and attractions for all the family; water slides and games, a dunk tank, juegos inflables, bungee bouncing, sumo wrestling, macho strength contest, bazaar area for shopping, food, drinks, cotton candy, popcorn and more!
Click here to see photos and coverage of last year’s Bazaar Dueños.
PENDING! Saturday 26th November: The Joli-Day Beach Luau
Casa de Campo Living’s 2nd Annual Joli-Day Beach Luau party – a fun day at the beach for all the family with; inflatable water slides, beach volleyball tournament, sand castle building contest, water sports, kayak racing, beach BBQ, Nikki-Beach style champagne lounge, beach cocktails, milkshakes, smoothies and ice-cream bar, grass skirts dancing contest and more!
Click here to see our photos and coverage of last year’s event.
December
PENDING! Saturday 3rd December: Teatro de la Comunidad
Casa de Campo Living’s 2nd annual talent show and community theatre in the Altos de Chavón amphitheatre with performances by Casa de Campo and La Romana’s most talented community members!
Click here to see our photos and coverage of last year’s event.
PENDING! Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th December: The Bazaar Navideño
Casa de Campo Living’s 2nd Annual Bazaar Navideño will be a festive 2-day Christmas market with holiday shopping bargains, fun games and activities for kids, a visit from Santa and of course the spectacular Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony!
Saturday 17th December (TBC): The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Altos de Chavón
The official start to Christmas! The Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony is when Altos de Chavón turns on the Christmas lights and the Christmas tree in a grand ceremony with fireworks and a concert, thus beginning a series of Christmas activities and attractions in Altos de Chavón.
Click here to see our photos and coverage of last year’s event.
Thurs 29th (TBC): Cartier Benefit in aid of the Fundacion MIR and the Hogar del Niño
This annual fundraising event takes place at Casa Grande, hosted by Emilia and Pepe Fanjul, funds are raised for the charities through ticket sales, the live and silent auctions, the raffle and through sales at the on-site Cartier boutique. The evening is divided into 2 halves – beginning with a cocktail reception, during which the silent auction takes place followed by the dinner, when the raffle is drawn and the live auction takes place.
Click here to see our photos and coverage of last year’s event.
Saturday 31st December: Catamaran Party Boat to Palmilla
The only way to end the year in true Casa de Campo style, the annual New Years Eve boat party at Palmilla is the pinnacle of decadence with excess everything; champagne, drinking, music dancing and of course beautiful bikini-clad women. Unmissable.
Click here to see our photos and coverage of last year’s event.
Saturday 31st December: New Years Eve Party by Praia
Party to sunrise on Minitas Beach!
Click here to see our photos and coverage of last year’s event.