The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR), together with the Ministry of Culture, the General Directorate of Museums, and the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration Museum, officially introduced the Immersive Experience: Santiago de los Caballeros and the Tobacco Tradition to the press.
INFOTEP/PROCIGAR Certify Graduates of the Tamboril Tobacco School
The National Institute for Technical and Vocational Training (INFOTEP) and the Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR) certified the first 127 participants who completed the programs of the Tamboril Tobacco School, an initiative created to strengthen human talent and meet the growing demand for qualified personnel in the Dominican tobacco industry.
ProCigar Reaffirms Its Social Commitment
The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (ProCigar) continues to strengthen its commitment to the country’s social development through initiatives that promote education, inclusion, and the creation of opportunities for new generations.
ProCigar Appoints Mr. Cascella as President for the 2026–28 Term
The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (ProCigar) announced the election of Tabacalera Fuente as the presiding company of the organization for the 2026– 2028 term, represented by its CEO, Mr. Ciro Cascella. His appointment was formalized during the Annual General Assembly, held on April 30th, 2026.
Premium Cigar Association and ProCigar Sign Partnership
Premium Cigar Association and ProCigar sign partnership agreement to strengthen global premium cigar industry.
10% Off Procigar Festival 2026 Registration – Black Friday Deal
The PROCIGAR announces a special Black Friday promotion, offering a 10% discount on Full Registrations for the Procigar Festival 2026.
PROCIGAR Introduces Exclusive Program at Procigar Festival 2026
The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR) is proud to announce the launch of its Retailer Exclusive Program, a new initiative reserved specifically for retailers attending the upcoming Procigar Festival 2026, scheduled to take place from February 17th to 20th, 2026 in Santiago de Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.
Procigar Festival 2026 Registration Now Open
The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers, Procigar, is thrilled to announce that registration is officially open for the 18th edition of the Procigar Festival.
Procigar – Day 5 – A New Beginning
One of the great virtues of Procigar is its purely family essence. The festival has become very large over the years. There are now twelve members and, even at the gala dinner at the Spanish Center in Santiago, the official announcement was made of the entry of two new passive partners to Procigar: Mel Caribbean and Kelner Cigars.
Procigar Day 4 – Twenty Miles Away
The surprising thing about this year’s Procigar 2025 was the full house at the blending seminar. It’s not the norm.
Procigar Humidor Auction: Total Gain: USD 435,000.00
The Humidor Auction is an annual highlight of the Procigar Festival Gala Night.
Procigar Day 3 | Together again
The welcome dinner. It was held this year in the Central Park of Santiago de los Caballeros and was, as always, crowded. So many people, from forty countries around the world, all different, but all united by tobacco. We are a small family, no doubt about it. And in Procigar, we met again.

