Procigar Festival
Be Part of the Ultimate Cigar Journey in the Heart of the Caribbean!
16th - 21st FEBRUARY
2025
A truly unique and unforgettable experience
The Procigar Festival was created by the Association of the Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR), an unforgettable experience in the cigar industry, combining educational opportunities, entertainment, and a large number of exclusives premium cigars.
The Festival promotes the Dominican tobacco industry strengthening our current position as exporters of the finest premium cigars in the world.
Meet and get to know the most recognized Master Blenders worldwide
The event starts in La Romana, in the eastern coast, where you can visit the biggest cigar factory and continues in Santiago de los Caballeros, the cigar capital of the world, for a circuit of simultaneous tours where guests can participate in guided visits to the most exclusive premium cigar factories and tobacco fields, as well as leisure tours that promote the Dominican Republic. Each day culminates with a grand dinner were more than 800 national and international guests gather to celebrate the Dominican tobacco industry.
16th - 21st FEBRUARY
2025
Registration includes:
- Cigar factories and tobacco field tours
- New and unreleased cigars
- Lunch with the gurus of the cigar industry
- Insightful seminars, contests and beach activities
- Admission to dinner parties (Premium Open Bar)
- Premium cigars during tours and dinners
- Amazing excursions
- Transportation to all tours and dinners from main hotels
- Complimentary official festival goodie bag*
*PF2025 Premium Goodie Bag will be given when you register for all the activities in Santiago (Valued at over US$450).
*PF2025 Goodie Bag will be given when you choose at least four activities in Santiago (It applies for tours and dinners).
Transportations to tours and dinners will be provided from the main hotels.
Airfare and hotel expenses are not included in the festival fee.
Exclusive Procigar discounts at hotels are offered. Rooms are subject to availability.
Registration is open to consumers, retailers, press and suppliers. Only cigar brands manufactured by the members of Procigar are allowed at the festival activities.
Must be over 21 to attend.
Check the schedule of events and mark your calendars for the PROCIGAR FESTIVAL 2025!
- Qr Codes are required for admission to all Dinner Parties
- Registration badge is only required for the Day Tours
- Transportation to all the Festival’s activities is provided from main hotels
- Procigar Festival registration office in Santiago will be open from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
The Procigar Festival is divided in 2 portions:
- First portion- La Romana, Casa de Campo * To participate in this portion of the Festival, you must book a room at our main hotel with an All-Inclusive Package, ONLY through the link provided on our website. Any other arrangements will not be accepted.*
- Second portion – Cibao Valley in Santiago
The time for the activities in Santiago has been scheduled to depart from the Residence Inn Hotel. For guests staying at other hotels, departure time will be earlier, except for dinner parties. You will find bus schedule on our Procigar Festival App as soon as you register.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FIRST PORTION – LA ROMANA – FEBRUARY 16th – 18th, 2025
SUNDAY – FEBRUARY 16th
Arrival and Festival check-in at the Casa de Campo Resort – free activities at the hotel.
2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Registration at Reading Area (Next to Check in Area)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Welcome Cocktail at Dye Fore Terrace
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM Dinner at Dye Fore Terrace (Cocktail Attire)
MONDAY– FEBRUARY 17th
8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Breakfast and Relax at the Hotel
10:00 AM – Departure to La Marina
10:45 AM – 4:00 PM Catamaran to Catalina Island (Lunch at Catalina Island)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Cigar Seminar at Catalina Island
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cocktail at Casita La Marina
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Dinner
TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 18th
TABACALERA DE GARCIA FACTORY TOUR
7:00 AM – 8:45 AM Check out and Breakfast
9:00 AM- Departure to Tabacalera de García Factory Tour
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Lunch at Lago Grill (Casa de Campo)
2:00 PM Departure to Santiago (The trip is 4 hours driving from La Romana).
SECOND PORTION – SANTIAGO – FEBRUARY 18th to 21st
TUESDAY – FEBRUARY 18th
REGISTRATION AND WARM-UP FESTIVAL
2:00 PM – 9:00 PM ALL Festival registration in Santiago ONLY at Residence Inn Hotel
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM Warm-Up Festival (Cocktail Attire)
Enjoy an exclusive festival warming celebration hosted by Procigar Members and their staff. Feel the cozy environment among the cigar industries’ leaders, a bunch of familiar faces and cigar aficionados from all around the globe. Procigar Members welcome international guests to the Cigar Capital of the World with drinks, music, food and best premium smoke!
WEDNESDAY – FEBRUARY 19th
Option 1
LA FLOR DOMINICANA TOBACCO FIELD AND FACTORY TOUR
8:45 AM Departure to La Canela
12:00 PM Lunch
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Factory Tour
4:30 PM Arrival at the hotel
Option 2
DE LOS REYES CIGARS TOBACCO FIELD AND FACTORY TOUR
8:45 AM Departure to Navarrete
12:00 PM Lunch
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Factory Tour
4:30 PM Arrival at the hotel
Option 3
“A TIME BEAUTIFULLY FILLED” BY DAVIDOFF TOBACCO FIELD TOUR
8:45 AM Departure to Villa Gonzalez
12:00 PM Lunch
3:30 PM Arrival at the hotel
Option 4
GENERAL CIGAR TOBACCO FIELD TOUR
8:45 AM Departure to Mao
12:00 PM Lunch
3:30 PM Arrival at the hotel
Option 5
THE “TOBACCO LOVE AFFAIR TOUR” BY ROMEO Y JULIETA
8:45 AM Departure to Navarrete
12:00 PM Lunch
4:00 PM Arrival at the hotel
Option 6
CHATEAU DE LA FUENTE, “BIRTHPLACE OF A DREAM” TOUR
8:45 AM Departure to Bonao
12:00 PM Lunch
5:00 PM Arrival at the hotel
6:45 PM Departure to Welcome Dinner Party
7:30 PM – 11:00 PM Welcome Dinner Party at Parque Central de Santiago
Be part of a wonderful evening filled with a true expression of the Dominican culture held at the Parque Central. All guests will receive an exclusive limited edition cigar box and enjoy a remarkable culinary experience together with live music by local performers. Don’t miss to enroll the traditional Dominican music dance contest, where the winners receive exclusive cigar boxes from Procigar.
Dress code: Cocktail attire
THURSDAY – FEBRUARY 20th
Option 1
FROM SEED TO SMOKE: EMBRACE LA AURORA EXPERIENCE
8:45 AM Departure to Jacagua
12:00 PM Lunch
2:30 PM Arrival at the hotel
Option 2
LA FLOR DOMINICANA FACTORY TOUR
8:45 AM Departure to Tamboril
12:00 PM Lunch
2:30 PM Arrival at the hotel
Option 3
“THE GRAND CATHEDRAL OF TOBACCO” BY TABACALERA. FUENTE
8:45 AM Departure to Santiago Free Zone
12:00 PM Lunch
2:30 PM Arrival at the hotel
Option 4
DISCOVER THE QUESADA V EXPERIENCE
8:45 AM Departure to Licey
12:00 PM Lunch
2:30 PM Arrival at the hotel
Option 5
PDR FACTORY TOUR BY ABE FLORES
8:45 AM Departure to La Palma Free Zone
12:00 PM Lunch
2:30 PM Arrival at the hotel
Option 6
2 IN 1- CASA CARRILLO FACTORY & INTERNATIONAL PACKAGING
8:45 AM Departure to Santiago Free Zone
12:00 PM Lunch
2:30 PM Arrival at the hotel
3:00 PM – 4:00 Save this hour… SOMETHING’S “SMOKING”
7:00 PM Departure to White Dinner Party
Feel the excitement of being part of the special guests attending the famous White Party at Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración, Santiago’s iconic monument, which rises atop the city. Attendees will enjoy a unique atmosphere with a majestic set up that highlights the beauty and welcoming atmosphere of our beloved city. Those present at the event will receive the best premium cigars in a very special cigar box designed by a local artist, winner of the first Art Contest held by Procigar. Look around, you will be one of the exclusive participants that will make it to this sold-out unique venue.
Dress Code: White attire
7:30 PM – 11:15 PM White Dinner Party at Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración
FRIDAY – FEBRUARY 21st
Option 1
FROM SEED TO SMOKE: EMBRACE LA AURORA EXPERIENCE
10:00 AM Departure to Jacagua
12:00 PM Lunch
3:30 PM Arrival at the hotel
Option 2
GENERAL CIGAR FACTORY AND PROCESS TOUR
10:00 AM Departure to Santiago Free Zone
12:00 PM Lunch
3:30 PM Arrival at the hotel
Option 3
“A TIME BEAUTIFULLY FILLED” BY DAVIDOFF FACTORY TOUR
10:00 AM Departure to Villa Gonzalez
12:00 PM Lunch
3:30 PM Arrival at the hotel
Option 4
TABACALERA PALMA FIELD AND FACTORY TOUR
10:00 AM Departure to La Palma Free Zone
12:00 PM Lunch
3:45 PM Arrival at the hotel
Option 5
TOBACCO EXPERIENCE SINCE 1817 – ARNOLD ANDRE
10:00 AM Departure to Santiago Free Zone
12:00 PM Lunch
3:00 PM Arrival at the hotel
Option 6
BEACH DAY!
10:00 AM Departure to North Coast
12:00 PM Lunch
5:30 PM Arrival at the hotel
* This tour will be canceled if fewer than 10 people register*
7:00 PM Departure to Auction-Gala Dinner Party
7:30 PM – 12:00 PM Auction-Gala Dinner Party at Centro Español
Close the night with the Gala Dinner Party held at Centro Español, a private club founded in 1965. On this night, you will be welcomed with a collectible cigar box, a delightful dinner and a spectacular show.
Enjoy and participate in the Auction of Collectible items filled with either special, rare of Limited-Edition cigars, kindly donated by Procigar Members and other associates, to benefit low-income families with children and elders of the Dominican Republic. You can also contribute to building a totally equipped new home for one of the cigar industry’s employees. End this journey with an after party featuring DJs, performances by dancers, and the best cigar brands in the world.
Dress code: Formal attire.
Once you have submitted your registration, you will receive an e-mail confirmation. Registration will be completed and QR Codes will be shared upon the reception of your payment.
Registration is Easy
Three simple steps for the registration:
- Start by clicking the REGISTER NOW button to create your user
- Choose your activities to Live The Ultimate Cigar Experience.
- Book your room at one of our official hotels (La Romana and Santiago portion) – Follow the steps in Hotel Reservation Tab
REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
If you choose the complete Itinerary for all the activities in Santiago (February 18th-21st) a discount of US$250.00 will be applied to your total payment (includes all tours, lunches, dinners, and goodie bag)
TOTAL FEE: US$2,500.00 – US$250.00 discount = US$2,250.00
Participation Fee for the First Portion in La Romana: You must request an All-Inclusive package in Casa de Campo Resort to guarantee your spot at all the Festival events, through our link provided in the Hotel Reservation Tab. Procigar will be sponsoring the visit to Tabacalera de García and ground transportation to Santiago.
Participation Fee for each activity in Santiago:
- Fee for Warm Up Festival – February 18th – US$ 100.00
- Fee for Day Tours (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday) – US$ 300.00 each
- Fee for Welcome Dinner Party – February 19th – US$ 500.00
- Fee for White Dinner Party – February 20th – US$ 600.00
- Fee for Gala Dinner Party – February 21st – US$ 400.00
50% of the payment is required to reserve your registration.
Registrations will be open until February 3rd or until tours reach their capacity, whichever comes first.
Note: If you are not able to select a specific tour, it means that it is already fully booked.
If you need any assistance, please contact:
Raiza Fernandez
Tel: 809-580-4754
Cel: 849-268-3458
Hotel First Portion – La Romana
For the activities in the First Portion, La Romana (February 16th – 18th):
You must book and pay your stay at the host hotel following the instructions in the link below of Casa de Campo Resort.
IMPORTANT: Only guests staying at the host hotel will be able to participate in the Festival activities. Reservations MUST be made through the following link.
For the activities in La Romana
February 16th – 18th, 2025
If you book your room through any other alternative ways such as: travel agencies, online booking engines…, you won’t be able to participate in the Festival activities of our First Portion in La Romana.
Hotels Second Portion – Santiago Valley
For the activities in Santiago de los Caballeros (February 18th – 21st):
Your second reservation should be made in one our official hotels (Residence Inn, AC Marriott Santiago and Hodelpa Garden Court) from February 18th-21st, 2025. (Other hotels are accepted, but transportation is only provided from our official hotels).
Reservations for this portion MUST be made by contacting Procigar representative:
- Name: Raiza Fernández
- rfernandez@procigar.org
- Tel: 809-580-4754
- Cel: 849-268-3458
A limited block of rooms has been reserved for this event at all hotels. The special room rates will be available until January 15th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.
Follow the links below for pricing information and official hotel options for the Second Portion in Santiago:
Breakfast is included at these hotels. Procigar offers transportation to all Festival events only from our official hotels.
If you are attending to all activities of the Festival from February 16th until February 21st, arrival airport on February 16th must be Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), as a second choice La Romana International Airport (LRM) or Las Americas Airport (SDQ). Departure airport on February 22nd should be Cibao International Airport (STI) in Santiago. They all have a couple of airlines available depending on your departure city.
If you are only attending the Santiago activities, arrival airport on February 18th must be Cibao International Airport (STI) in Santiago.
If you are attending to all activities of the Festival from February 16th until February 21st, arrival airport on February 16th must be Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), La Romana International Airport (LRM) and departure airport on February 22nd should be from Cibao International Airport (STI) or Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata (located 1.5 hours driving from Santiago) or Las Americas Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo (2.5 hours driving). They all have a couple of airlines available. You can also depart from Santiago (STI) if you choose a flight connecting through Miami or NY (USA) and there’s a nonstop flight from Cibao International Airport (STI) to Madrid, Spain ( MAD) only departing on the 22nd.
If you are only attending the Santiago activities, arrival airport on February 18th must be Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata (located one hour driving from Santiago) or Las Americas Airport (SDQ) in Santo Domingo (2.5 hours driving). You can also arrive in Santiago (STI) if you choose a flight connecting through Miami or NY (USA).
Punta Cana or La Romana is in the east coast of Dominican Republic, about 160 miles from Santiago, approximately 4-5 hours driving.
Yes, you can. Your arrival date should be February 18th at Cibao International Airport in Santiago or, if you are coming from Europe, you might want to try arriving to Puerto Plata (POP) or Santo Domingo (SDQ).
The total cost of the Ultimate Cigar Experience (Full Itinerary) is US $2,500.00; it includes all expenses such as goodie bag valued over US $450.00, transportation for all events, seminars, lunches, dinner parties, all tours, promotional items, cigars, etc.
The activities offered in Casa de Campo, La Romana are mostly sponsored by Procigar, except for the accommodation at Casa de Campo Resort. To participle in this part of the Festival, it is required that you book a room at this hotel with the All-Inclusive package, ONLY through the contact we provide in our website. If you make your reservation through any other alternative ways such as: travel agencies, online booking engines…) we won’t be able to guarantee your spot at the festival’s activities in Casa de Campo.
This is not accepted. It’s only possible to participate in the Casa de Campo activities if you book your stay through the contact information that we provide on our website (rfernandez@procigar.org)
If your wife is not interested in visiting the factories, you will need to select the dinner that she is interested. Below you will find the dinner fees per night:
- Warm Up Festival (February 18th) – US $100.00
- Welcome Dinner Party (February 19th) – US $500.00
- White Dinner Party (February 20th) – US $600.00
- Gala Dinner Party (February 21st) – US $400.00
Two hotels must be booked. You will have to make a reservation at Casa de Campo Resort in La Romana from February 16th until February 18st. Free ground transportation is provided from La Romana to Santiago. For the activities in Santiago, you’ll then need to have a reservation at one of our official hotels in Santiago (Residence Inn, AC Marriott Santiago and Hodelpa Garden Court) from February 18th until the 22nd.
- Welcome Dinner Party (February 21st): Cocktail attire
- White Dinner Party (February 22nd): White cocktail attire (“chacabanas” or white shirt is suggested for men)
- Gala Dinner Party (February 23rd): Formal attire (suit and tie for men).
Dominican Pesos is the official currency in Dominican Republic but, in most places, you can also pay in US Dollars. The exchange rate in September 2024 is 59.1 pesos for one dollar.
Money is only needed for the hotel charges, which can be paid by credit card. The Festival includes all transportations (from official hotels to all Festival activities and vice versa), and meals. If you are willing to donate during the auction at the Gala Dinner Party, cash, check, or credit card are recommended.
No, you don’t. You will only find mosquitoes; it would be a good idea to bring insect repellent.
You just need your passport.
Dominican Republic is a place like no other
Dominican Republic is a place like no other; a true paradise in the heart of the Caribbean. The magnificent views of its breathtaking landscapes, the contagious sounds of the rhythmic drums and the fascinating taste of its marvelous food, naturally blends with the warmth of its friendly people, and the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the finest tobacco to engulf you, causing an unforgettable sensory explosion that will leave you waiting for more.
Divided into three regions: East, South and North; each surrounded by the most beautiful beaches and the greenest of mountains, Dominican Republic has the perfect environment and provides the ideal agricultural conditions for various and many high-quality produces.
La Romana, located on the eastern coast of the island, a sugar-cane town that also specializes in cattle-raising, is one of the world’s largest tourist’s destinations, keeping some of the best golf courses of the island.
The capital city, Santo Domingo, illuminates the south coast and the whole Caribbean Sea. This is where the old meets the new, being the oldest city in the Americas and one of the fastest growing in the area.
In the northern region, where the Cibao valley holds one of the most fertile regions of the island, sits Dominican Republic second largest city, Santiago de los Caballeros, well endowed with rich soil and incredible natural resources, regularly attracting nature lovers, cigar connoisseurs and those seeking adventure.
Being one of the country’s best kept secrets, the wonderful city of Santiago invites you to the cigar event of the year, Procigar Festival 2024; a time to experience all the energy, rhythm and tradition in the Cigar Capital of the World.
A true paradise in the heart of the Caribbean. The magnificent views of its breathtaking landscapes, the contagious sounds of the rhythmic drums and the fascinating taste of its marvelous food, naturally blends with the warmth of its friendly people, and the rich aroma of freshly brewed coffee and the finest tobacco to engulf you, causing an unforgettable sensory explosion that will leave you waiting for more.
Divided into three regions: East, South and North; each surrounded by the most beautiful beaches and the greenest of mountains, Dominican Republic has the perfect environment and provides the ideal agricultural conditions for various and many high-quality produces.
La Romana, located on the eastern coast of the island, a sugar-cane town that also specializes in cattle-raising, is one of the world’s largest tourist’s destinations, keeping some of the best golf courses of the island.
The capital city, Santo Domingo, illuminates the south coast and the whole Caribbean Sea. This is where the old meets the new, being the oldest city in the Americas and one of the fastest growing in the area.
In the northern region, where the Cibao valley holds one of the most fertile regions of the island, sits Dominican Republic second largest city, Santiago de los Caballeros, well endowed with rich soil and incredible natural resources, regularly attracting nature lovers, cigar connoisseurs and those seeking adventure.
Being one of the country’s best kept secrets, the wonderful city of Santiago invites you to the cigar event of the year, Procigar Festival 2022; a time to experience all the energy, rhythm and tradition in the Cigar Capital of the World.
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Payment policy for Procigar Festival 2025 registration:
Now you can reserve your complete itinerary with a 50% of the full payment!
You’ll have until January 19th to complete your full payment. If you don’t complete your full payment before this date, you will lose your itinerary.
* No Refunds will be issued 20 days before the event. (January 27th, 2025) *
* Payment platform fees will not be refundable *
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