...........FESTIVALS AND EVENTS.............
| | | | April, 2008
| |  April 10--May 10
Feria de San Marcos - Fair
Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes
Mexico’s oldest state fair, with agricultural, livestock expo and cultural booths |
27 April--17 May
International Organ Festival - Music
Morelia, Michoacan
Since 1966, in Morelia’s lovely cathedral, using a 4,600-pipe organ. |
| | May, 2008
| | May 1 (annual)
Dia de los Trabajadores - Cultural
All Over Mexico
On this banking holiday most businesses are closed to give workers the day off. It's mainly a day to relax with family and friends. |
May 2 - 18
Expo Feria Michoacan - Fair
Zacapu, Michoacan
New event promising local cuisine, exhibition of local marine fauna. Handcrafts: leatherwork, saddlemaking, and miniatures |
May 2
Expo Feria Coahuayana - Fair
Coahuayana, Michoacan
Michoacan’s largest exposition of livestock, agriculture, industry and crafts. Artisans from 113 municipalities. |
May 3
Día de la Santa Cruz (Day of the Holy Cross) - Religious
All over Mexico
Carpinters, miners, masons, and laborers all over Mexico celebrate by getting righteously drunk and shooting fireworks |
May 3rd
Dia de la Cruz Verde - Religious
Pátzcuaro, Michoacan
Parade and band music between Zirahuén, Pichátaro and Ihuatzio, venerating cross left by beloved |
May 3, 2008
Chili Cookoff - Food
San Felipe, Baja California
6th Annual Club de Pesca International Chili Cookoff on the ramada patio at Club de Pesca RV Park |
May 5 (annual)
Cinco de Mayo -
Puebla, Puebla
Colorful and patriotic parades and other festivities marking defeat of French battalion at Puebla. |
May 15--31, 2008
Restaurant Week - Food
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
For more than two weeks (despite its name) several dozen of PV's finest restaurants present inexpensive, fixed price menus. A great time to try new places!
http://www.visitpuertovallarta.com |
May 17 & 18, 2008
May 17 & 18, 2008
Torneo Abierto Internacional de Bodysurf - Surfing
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Guerrero
Second annual international open bodysurfing championship, held at Las Escolleras Beach.
http://www.mantabodysurfclub.com |
May 17, 2008
International Triathalon - Sporting Event
Ixtapa, Guerrero
International triathalon with adults and children's events |
May 18, 2008
Anniversary of Morelia - Cultural
Morelia, Michoacan
Anniversary of Morelia celebrated with parades, singing contests, cultural events and demonstrations of civic pride. |
May 19--25, 2008
Canadian Golf Tour 2008 - Golf
San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi
Second of two 2008 events held in San Luis Potosi. Fifteen countries represented, USD$125,000 purse.
http://www.cmcgolf.com |
May 23--June 1, 2008
National Wine & Cheese Fair - Food
Tesquisquiapan, Queretero
Week-long wine and cheese fair with conferences, tastings, and related events.
http://www.queretaro.travel |
May 30--June 1, 2008
| | June, 2008
| | June 1, 2008
Dia de la Marina (Navy Day) - Cultural
Guaymas & Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point), Sonora
Boat parades, beauty contests, fireworks and food vendors |
June 18
Fiesta de Corpus Cristi - Religious
Papantla, Veracruz
Religious festival with costumed dancers, fair, food booths, carnival rides and parades. |
Usually the first two weeks of August
Fiesta de la Vendemia - Cultural
Ensenada & Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California
Grape harvest festival celebrated with wine tastings and cultural events. |
| | July, 2008
| | July 1, 2008
AA anniversary - AA Convention
San Felipe, Baja California
73rd anniversary of the founding off AA, with motivational speakers |
July 4--6, 2008
US Independence Day - Fair
San Felipe, Baja California
U.S. Independence Day is celebrated at the Beachcomber and Rocodile Bars celebrate with music and dancing. |
July 5--13 (annual)
Fiesta de San Antonio de Padua - Religious
Barra de Navidad, Jalisco
Feast day of St. Anthony of Padua celebrated with parades, fireworks and religious events. |
Usually first two Mondays after July 16
Guelaguetza - Cultural
Oaxaca, Oaxaca
Regional dances in typical dress from the seven regions of Oaxaca, celebrated on two consecutive Mondays. |
Two weeks in mid-July
Feria de la Fundacion de Durango & Feria Agricola - Fair
Durango, Durango
Founders Day and Agricultural Fair; ranching and agricultural roots celebrated with cock fights, equestrian events, charreadas and cultural events |
July 29--August 2, 2008
Bisbee's East Cape Offshore Tournament - Fishing
East Cape, Baja California Sur
Five- and six-figure prizes for marlin, tuna and dorado
http://www.bisbees.com |
| | August, 2008
| | first two weeks of August
Fiesta de la Vendimia - Food
Valle de Guadalupe, Santo Tomas & Ensenada, Baja California
Two-week harvest festival celebrating Mexico's premiere wine-making region. Wine tastings, elegant meals, and cultural events
http://www.fiestasdelavendimia.com |
August 30 & September 1 (annual)
Fiesta del Cristo de los Brazos Caidos - Religious
Barra de Navidad, Jalisco
Town festival honors revered crucifix with parades, Mass and other events. |
| | September, 2008
| | September 6--9, 2008
Torneo Latinoamericano de Surf - Surfing
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Guerrero
International Surf Championship for pro surfers, at Las Escolleras beach |
September 16 (annual)
Mexican Independence Day -
All over Mexico
Patriotic parades and speeches, beginning at 11PM on September 15, in honor of Mexican independence from Spain. |
September 23 or 24
Fiestas del Equinoccio - Cultural
Chichen Itza, Yucatan
Autumnal Equinox celebrated at Chichen Itza; snake shadow creeps down the Kukulkan Temple Pyramid in visual representation of the god Quetzalcoatl (Kukulkan). Prayer groups and vigils. |
September 27, 2008
Rosarito Ensenada Fun Bicycle Ride - Sporting Event
Rosarito to Ensenada, Baja California
Party with another 7,000+ participants after a fun, mostly flat 50-mi bike ride.
http://www.rosaritoensenada.com |
September 27, 2008
Dia Mundial de Turismo - Cultural
Zihuatanejo, Guerrero
World Tourism Day celebrated with various events in Zihuatanejo's main plaza. |
| | October, 2008
| | October 17 - Sunday, October 19, 2008
Los Cabos Offshore Tournament - Fishing
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur
Three days of deep-sea fishing for huge prizes
http://www.bisbees.com |
| | November, 2008
| | mid-November
Muestra Nacional de Teatro - Cultural
Zacatecas, Zacatecas
More than two dozen productions of theater from throughout Mexico are presented |
November 2
Day of the Dead - Cultural
All over Mexico
This event happens at the cemeteries on November 2nd all over Mexico. More Info... |
November 2, 2008
Puerto Vallarta International Half Marathon and 5K - Sporting Event
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco
6th annual running event with bands along the course providing entertainment.
http://www.maratonvallarta.com |
November 14--16, 2008
VII Annual Yucatan Bird - Birdwatching
Merida, Yucatan
Banquet, field trips, photography and competition all related to birdwatching |
November 20--23, 2008
| | January, 2009
| | January 2--12 (annual)
Fiesta de la Ciudad de Merida - Cultural
Merida, Yucatan
Founder's day event with cultural events and traditional birthday serenade to the city.
http://www.merida.gob.mx |
January 5--23 (annual)
Festival Internacional de las Artes - Cultural
Merida, Yucatan
Government-sponsored cultural event this arts festival featuring concerts, dance, theater, fine arts and photography. |
January 6 (annual)
Dia de los Santos Reyes - Religious
all over Mexico, Select State
The Feast of the Epiphany, celebrating the arrival of the Magi in Bethlehem, is a family celebration. Children traditionally receive gifts; you'll see the ring-shaped Rosca de Reyes for sale in bakeries. |
last two weeks of January, first week of February
Feria de Leon - Cultural
Leon, Guanajuato
State fair featuring the usual: carnival rides, exhibits of regional products, music, and dances.
http://www.ferialeon.org |
Sundays for the month preceding Lent
Danza de los Pochos - Religious
Tenosique, Tabasco
Ceremonial dances combining pre-Hispanic and Christian traditions, Sundays preceding Lent. Masked, costumed dancers represent good and evil and other universal themes. |
January 22--29, 2009
Festival Ortiz Tirado - Music
Alamos, Cajeme, Navojoa, Hermosillo, Etchojoa, Hua, Sonora
Ten-day cultural and musical program, highlighting music, theater, dance and especially classical music
http://www.festivalortiztirado.com |
Every year - Last week of January
International Festival of Migratory Birds - Birdwatching
San Blas, Nayarit
Daily trips to birdwatching areas such as Singayta, an excursion to Isla Isabel and nightly cultural events in the plaza.
http://avessanblas.uan.mx/ingles/ |
| | February, 2009
| | February 2 (annual)
Dia de la Candelaria - Religious
Tlacotalpan, Veracruz
Candlemas (the official end of the Christmas season), is celebrated in this sultry riverfront town with riverboat processions bearing bulls and other unusal festivities. |
February 2 (annual)
Dia de la Candelaria - Religious
All over Mexico
Candlemas, the official end of the Christmas season, is mainly a day for family gatherings and Mass; some cities and towns hold candleit processions to the church, and dances. |
February 3 - Every Year
San Blas Day - Cultural
San Blas, Nayarit
Fireworks, traditions, and a boat ride to the Rock of the Virgen. |
late February, 2009
San Pancho Music Festival - Music
San Pancho, Jalisco
The ever-more-sophisticated festival features free Mexican and international music: everything from traditional Mexican folk music to jazz, bluegrass, R&B, & blues. |
| | March, 2009
| | March 10--17 (annual)
Fiesta de San Patricio--Melaque - Religious
Melaque, Jalisco
St. Patrick feted for a week preceding his feast day with a fair, processions, fireworks and special Masses. |
March 20, 2009
Fiestas del Equinoccio - Cultural
, Yucatan
Spring and fall equinoxes celebrated by New Age types wearing white and meditating for world peace. Shadow slips down edge of Kukulkan Temple to represent god Quetzalcoatl (Kukulkan). |
| | April, 2009
| | April 25--27, 2008
Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race - Sailing
Newport Beach CA to Ensenada, BC, Baja California
Some 400 sailing vessels compete in the 61st annual event.
http://www.nosa.com |
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