The world-renowned cigar makers of Procigar are proud to announce the sixteenth annual Procigar Festival, where over 1000 guests from more than 20 countries will be welcomed to Cigar Country, The Dominican Republic. This six-day destination event will feature a variety of experiences that will bring together suppliers, retailers, consumers, producers, and industry associates from all over the world who will gather to celebrate the pride and passion of Dominican Cigars.
On Sunday, February 18th, we will start at the luxury destination, Casa de Campo, known as the best golf resort in the world, where attendees can enjoy the warm Caribbean sun, go for a tour of the spectacular countryside by horseback, relax on the beach, play in the surf —the list goes on. The next day a catamaran to Catalina Island will take place followed by a sunset bonfire dinner at Minitas Beach Club hosted by Grupo de Maestros of Tabacalera de García.
On Tuesday, February 20th, Tabacalera de García, the biggest cigar factory in the world, will host a tour with a guided visit to their facilities. In the afternoon, guests will depart to Santiago, the Cigar Capital of the World, for three days, where they will be able to participate in guided tours of the following cigar factories and tobacco fields: Quesada Cigars, La Aurora, General Cigar Dominicana, Tabacalera Palma, De Los Reyes Cigars, Tabacalera A. Fuente, PDR Cigars, Tabacalera La Alianza – E.P. Carrillo, La Flor Dominicana, Davidoff Cigars, Montecristo, as well as a visit to the Chateau de la Fuente, Cigar Family Charitable Foundation, and House of Dreams. An exclusive gift bag will be presented to festival guests upon their arrival, including special items such as a limited-edition cigar box, ashtray, cutter, lighter, and other cigar accessories, followed by an exquisite welcome cocktail hosted by Procigar members and their staff.
While in Santiago, attendees will have the opportunity to attend one more time the Procigar Field Day, an activity exclusively designed for one-on-one interactions with the icons and gurus of the Dominican cigar industry. Additionally, a seminar called Cigar Wrapper Influence will be offered by Michael Herklots and Manolo Quesada.
On Wednesday, February 21st, after the tours, the Welcome Dinner Party will be held at the Parque Central, where all guests will receive an exclusive cigar box manufactured by Zanwill International and enjoy Dominican a remarkable culinary experience together with live music by local performers. Afterward, our traditional Dominican music contest will take place, where the winners get two special edition cigar boxes from Procigar.
The famous White Party will take place at Santiago’s Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración on Thursday, February 22nd. Attendees will enjoy a unique atmosphere with a majestic setup that highlights the beauty and welcoming atmosphere of our beloved city. Those present at the event will receive an exceptional cigar box and an art piece manufactured by International Packaging.
The Gala Dinner Party on February 24th will be celebrated at the Centro Español, a private club founded in 1965. On this night, guests will be welcomed with a special cigar box manufactured by Vrijdag Premium Printing. The guests will experience a delightful dinner and a spectacular show featuring live music, and several recognitions will take place:
Cigar of the Year from Cigar Aficionado Top 25 2023 from Tabacalera Fuente (Fuente Fuente Opus X Reserva d’Chateau).
In recognition of Procigar’s unwavering commitment to passion, tradition, and excellence within the Dominican Republic Tobacco Industry, we are happy to present them with the prestigious Luxury Network Award. This esteemed award celebrates Procigar’s exceptional contributions to the luxury sector, showcasing their dedication to crafting unparalleled experiences and setting the standard for excellence in their field.
The traditional auction of unique items filled with either special, rare, or LE cigars benefits Voluntariado Jesús con los Niños (a non-profit organization for ill children), Sociedad San Vicente de Paúl (senior retirement home for low-income elders), Procigar’s charitable initiative “A Home for My Family” (housing program for disadvantaged yet deserving employees of the member companies), among other nonprofit organizations. The event will culminate with an after-party featuring DJs, performances by dancers, and the official presentation of new passive and active members of the Procigar Association.
Procigar Festival is a truly unique experience catered to cigar lovers worldwide. It features on-site educational experiences and tours of the Dominican Republic’s world-renowned cigar factories led by the legends of Dominican cigars themselves. Attendees can enjoy the festival in any number of ways, from nightly entertainment to leisure activities, all with a fine cigar in hand! This special opportunity is sure to provide a lifetime’s worth of memories and leave no doubt as to why the Dominican Republic makes the best premium cigars in the world!