...........FESTIVALS AND EVENTS.............
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| | April, 2009
| | April 4, 2009
Rotary Golf Tournament to Benefit Kids - Sporting Event Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit 322-172-7341 Held at the Flamingos Golf Club between Bucerias and Nuevo Vallarta, the Second Annual Rotary Golf Tournament to Benefit Kids is a fun golf day that benefits local charities. Entry fee ($120 USD or 1,500 pesos) includes hole-in-one prizes, lunch, beverages, door prizes, and a raffle. http://www.rotarygolfvallarta.org |
April 7--12, 2009
Semana Santa - Religious All over Mexico Semana Santa, the week leading up to Easter, is one of the biggest holidays in Mexico with silent processions, colorful indigenous celebrations and huge crowds at the beaches. http://www.mexicoguru.com/semana-santa.php |
| | May, 2009
| | 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
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 Patzcuaro, Michoacan Parade and band music between Zirahuén, Pichátaro and Ihuatzio, venerating cross left by beloved |
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
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 2009
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 20--June 7, 2009
National Wine & Cheese Fair - Food Tesquisquiapan, Queretero 414/273-0295 Week-long wine and cheese fair with conferences, tastings, and live music. http://www.tequis.info |
| | June, 2009
| | June 26--July 19, 2009
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 http://www.ferianacionaldurango.gob.mx |
| | July, 2009
| | July 1, 2009
AA anniversary - AA Convention San Felipe, Baja California 73rd anniversary of the founding off AA, with motivational speakers |
July 4--5, 2009
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 (first Sunday of July)
Fiesta de la Preciosa Sangre - Religious Quiroga, Michoacan Religious procession dating to the 16th century |
July 6--12, 2009
Jazz Las Casas - Music San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas 967/106-1239 In its 6th year, Jazz Las Casas attracts famed artists from the U.S and Mexico. Grammy award winner Frankye Kelly and pianist Frank Martin, currently touring with Sting, are two examples of the talented performers. Tickets are 50 pesos per event. |
July 20 & 27, 2009
Guelaguetza - Cultural Oaxaca, Oaxaca Regional dances in typical dress from the seven regions of Oaxaca, celebrated on two consecutive Mondays. |
July 8, 10 & 11
Festival de Coros - Music Patzcuaro, Michoacan 434/342-1214 Free choral festival presenting groups from Chihuahua, Yucatan, Mexico City and Michoacán perform at El Sagrario and Our Lady of Health churches. |
July 22, 2009
XXIV del Festival Internacional de Títeres Rosete - Cultural Tlaxaca, Tlaxcala Puppet shows and puppeteering demonstrations in Tlaxcala theaters. |
Around July 13–19, 2009
Villista Cavalcade - Sporting Event Chihuahua, Chihuahua Chihuahua will host its annual weeklong cavalcade from the city of Chihuahua to Hidalgo del Parral, Horseback riders will cover more than 136 miles of scenic Chihuahuan countryside; more than 1,000 horse riders and 400 motorcyclists are expected to participate. http://www.chihuahua.gob.mx |
July 15 & 24
Free concerts - Music Patzcuaro, Michoacan Free concert are offered at El Templo de El Sagrario at 8PM: July15 enjoy violin and piano with Alfredo Hernández and Nika Jonicenoka; July 24 the program will be pure piano. http://434/342-1214 |
July 2009
VI Nueva Paquime Festival - Cultural Casas Grandes, Chihuahua Held just outside the renowned Paquime archaeological site (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), this festival is a celebration of the heritage and cultures of northern Mexico. http://www.festivalnuevapaquime.com.mx/ |
July 21 & 22 (annual)
Fiesta de la Magdalena - Religious Uruapan, Michoacan Feast day of Saint Mary Magdalene |
July 25 (annual)
Fiesta de Santiago Apostol - Religious Nurio, Michoacan Feast Day of Saint James the Apostle |
End of July, 2009
Feria Nacional de Sarape - Handicrafts Santa Ana Chiautempan, Tlaxcala National Sarape Fair, with exhibits and sale of this traditional garment used for warmth. |
End of July, 2009
July 28 - August 1
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 |
End of July, 2009
Acapulco’s First Juvenile Cliff Diving Tournament - Sporting Event Acapulco, Guerrero At Acapulco’s famous La Quebrada 22 divers between the ages of 16 and 25 will compete for approximately $2,000 USD. Twelve-year-old Iris Celene Alvarez, the youngest ever to jump from La Quebrada, will host the event. http://pre.guerrero.gob.mx |
July 31--August 2, 2009
Festival de Turismo de Aventura - Sporting Event Chihuahua, Chihuahua Athletes compete for cash prizes at the Festival of Adventure Tourism, with marathons, triathlons, mountain biking, and sand-boarding. various cities in Chihuahua http://www.chihuahua.gob.mx/turismoweb |
| | August, 2009
| | August
Feria Nacional del Cobre - Handicrafts Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacan National Copper Festival. Artisans from throughout the country display their handmade copper wares and compete for prizes. |
first two weeks of August
Fiesta de la Vendimia - Food Ensenada, Baja California Two-week harvest festival celebrating Mexico's premiere wine-making region. Wine tastings, elegant meals, and cultural events Valle de Guadalupe, Santo Tomas & Ensenada http://www.fiestasdelavendimia.com |
first two weeks of August (annual)
Fiestas Patronales - Religious Santa Clara del Cobre, Michoacan Two-week religious holiday honoring Santa Clara and the Virgen del Sagrario, with parades, Mass, and other events. |
Beginning of August
Expo Ambar Internacional - Handicrafts San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas The International Amber Expo highlights the hand-crafted jewels of the region. Forty-eight different tones can be found in Chiapas amber, which will be exhibited in a variety of forms, from sculptures to pieces of jewelry. |
Beginning of August
Festival Internacional de Musica de Camara - Music San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato The 28th International Chamber Music Festival is an end-of-summer classical music festival featuring award-winning international ensembles, guest musicians and local artists performing in the city’s beautiful open gardens and the grand gothic cathedral. |
First two weeks of August
Festival de Musica de Camera - Music San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato Chamber music festival with concerts held at Bellas Artes Cultural Center and other downtown venues |
August
Festival del Chile - Fair Querendaro, Michoacan 443/317-8052 This town just outside Morelia is known for the many types of chiles grown. The chile festival includes sporting events, cock fights, horse races, rodeos, fireworks, town dance and parade. http://www.turismomichoacan.com.mx |
August
Campeonato Nacional 4x4, Copa Yuretzio - Sporting Event Patzcuaro, Michoacan This extreme 4x4 event takes place outside Patzcuaro, where drivers demonstrate their abilities on a natural obstacle course, affected at this time of year by sometimes heavy summer rains. http://www.4x4mex.com |
Middle of August 2009
Feria de Humantla - Cultural Humantla, Tlaxcala Streets are decorated with flower petals and colored sawdust in this fair dedicated to the Virgin Mary. Finishes with running of the bulls. |
mid- to late August
Feria Nacional Potosina - Fair San Luis Potosi, San Luis Potosi 444/812-9939 San Luis's traditional fair has a cowboy feel, with bullfights and cockfights, rodeo, livestock exhibitions, and so on. |
August
Maraton Internacional de la Ciudad de Mexico - Sporting Event Mexico City, Federal District Starting and ending at Mexico City's historic main plaza, this international marathon will attract some 15,000 runners. Air pollution and altitude make this a challenging race. http://www.maraton.df.gob.mx |
End of August
Las Morismas de Bracho - Cultural Zacatecas, Zacatecas Recreating a battle between Moors and Christians (but really representing indigenous and European conflict), this mock battle has been held annually for the last 300 years. |
End of August - Beginning of September
Encuentro Internacional del Mariachi y Charreria - Music Guadalajara, Jalisco Annual celebration of mariachi music and charreria, or fancy Mexican http://www.mariachi-jalisco.com.mx |
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, 2009
| | September
Torneo Latinoamericano de Surf - Surfing Ixtapa, Guerrero International Surf Championship for pro surfers, at Las Escolleras beach Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo |
September 14 (annual)
Fiesta del Sr. de la Exaltacion - Religious Santa Fe de la Laguna, Michoacan The town's principal fiesta celebrated with bands, fireworks, and decoration of the church |
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. |
End of September
Rosarito Ensenada Fun Bicycle Ride - Sporting Event Ensenada, Baja California 858/483-8777 (USA) Party with another 7,000+ participants after a fun, mostly flat 50-mi bike ride. http://www.rosaritoensenada.com |
End of September
Dia Mundial de Turismo - Cultural Zihuatanejo, Guerrero World Tourism Day celebrated with various events in Zihuatanejo's main plaza. |
| | October, 2009
| | October (annual)
Fiestas de Octubre - Cultural Guadalajara, Jalisco 33/3122-7544 October Festival |
Mid October
October 16 - 18
Los Cabos Offshore Tournament - Fishing Los Cabos, Baja California Sur Three days of deep-sea fishing for huge prizes http://www.bisbees.com |
| | November, 2009
| | Beggining of November
Tercer Festival de Playa Larga - Fair Zihuatanejo, Guerrero Third annual Festival of Playa Larga, with pro volleyball exhibitions, live music, traditional seafood dishes, and equestrian events. http://www.visit-ixtapa-zihuatanejo.org |
November 2
Day of the Dead - Cultural All over Mexico This event happens at the cemeteries on November 2nd all over Mexico. More Info... |
Beginning of November
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 |
Mid November
International Marlin & Sailfish Fishing Tournament - Fishing Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Four-day fishing event with big prizes for biggest marlin, dorado, sailfish and tuna. Children's event also. http://www.fishvallarta.com |
mid-November
International Gourmet Festival - Food Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Ten days of fine dining in several dozen of PV's finest restaurants. Chefs from around the world team up with local restaurants to produce new menus. Special prices at participating restaurants. http://www.festivalgourmet.com |
Mid November
VII Annual Yucatan Bird - Birdwatching Merida, Yucatan Banquet, field trips, photography and competition all related to birdwatching |
Late November
Last week in November or first week in December
Feria Nacional de la Plata - Handicrafts Taxco, Guerrero Weeklong silver fair recognizing the work of international silversmiths |
End of November
| | January, 2010
| | Beginning of January
466th Anniversary of the founding of Merida - Cultural Merida, Yucatan 999/942-000 More than two weeks of nonstop cultural festivities to celebrate Merida’s 466th anniversary. Music, theater, free outdoor concerts and entertainment, food, and fun. http://www.merida.gob.mx |
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. |
January 6, 7 & 8 (annual)
Días de Reyes - Religious Santa Fe de la Laguna, Michoacan Epiphany celebration celebrated with traditional ritual dances |
January - February
Puerto Rock n' Blues - Music Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca 954/582-0175 More than a month of rock and blues events with international artists in Puerto Escondido hotels, clubs, and on the beach under the stars http://www.oaxaca-mio.com |
January - 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 |
January
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. |
Mid January
Mazatlan Bird Festival - Birdwatching Mazatlan, Sinaloa Fabulous tours to multiple nearby locations, varied ecosystems and protected areas, conferences by important guest speakers, workshops and exquisite bird art exhibits, all hosted in a city of warm hospitality http://www.mazatlanbirdfestival.com |
Late January
Festival Ortiz Tirado - Music Alamos, Sonora Ten-day cultural and musical program, highlighting music, theater, dance and especially classical music. Cajeme, Navojoa, Hermosillo, Etchojoa http://www.festivalortiztirado.com |
Late 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/ |
January 29 - 31, 2010
Sobriety Under the Sun - AA Convention Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Eighth annual celebration of sobriety, held on the shores of Banderas Bay at the luxurious Hotel Krystal. http://aapvconvention.com |
| | February, 2010
| | First 2 weeks of February
Zitacuaro Fair - Cultural Zitacuaro, Michoacan 443/317-8052 Two-week fair with handcrafts, cultural events and parades. |
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. |
February 11 to16, 2009
Late February
Vallarta Wine Fest - Food Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Third annual celebration of the grape with five days of events, including photography and poetry contests, wine tastings, wine pairings in area restaurants, and conferences. http://www.vallartawinefest.com |
Last week of February
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, 2010
| | March 2010
Banderas Bay International Regatta XVIII - Sailing Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit Five-day, not-for-profit event offering competitive races for offshore and coastal cruisers, catamarans and racing boats. Enjoy parties, music and other entertainment. A world-class international event! http://www.banderasbayregatta.com |
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. |
mid-March
Festival Cultura Cubana - Cultural San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato Ten-day event feting Cuban culture, with free music & dance performances, films, and conferences. http://www.cubaensanmiguel.com |
March 20, 2010
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, 2010
| | First week in April
Feria de Flores - Cultural Cuernavaca, Morelos 777/314-3872 Musical entertainment along with competition and exhibits in gardening and floriculture |
mid-April, 2010
Newport to Ensenada Yacht Race - Sailing Ensenada, Baja California Some 400 sailing vessels compete in this annual event. Newport Beach CA to Ensenada, BC. http://www.nosa.org |
End of April or beginning of May
Feria de San Marcos - Fair Aguascalientes, Aguascalientes Mexico’s oldest state fair, with agricultural, livestock expo and cultural booths http://www.feriadesanmarcos.com/ |
mid April to mid May
International Organ Festival - Music Morelia, Michoacan Since 1966, in Morelia’s lovely cathedral, using a 4,600-pipe organ. |
April 2010
International Bodysurf Open Tournament - Surfing - Surfing Ixtapa, Guerrero Second annual international open bodysurfing championship, held at Las Escolleras Beach. http://www.mantabodysurfclub.com |
| | May, 2010
| | May 2010
Expo Feria Michoacan - Fair Zacapu, Michoacan New event promising local cuisine, exhibition of local marine fauna. Handcrafts: leatherwork, saddlemaking, and miniatures |
early May 2010
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 |
mid-May
Feria de Santa Rita - Fair Chihuahua, Chihuahua 614/429-3596 Two-week fair with cultural events, rides, food stands, and entertainment |
End of May
| | June, 2010
| | June 1, 2010
Dia de la Marina (Navy Day) - Cultural Puerto Penasco, Sonora Boat parades, beauty contests, fireworks and food vendors Guaymas & Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point). |
beginning of June
Festival de Música Contemporánea - Music Morelia, Michoacan Artists from Costa Rica, Brazil, Cuba, USA, France, New Zealand, and Argentina participate in this contemporary music festival. http://www.cultura.michoacan.gob.mx |
June 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 around June 18 (annual)
Fiesta de Corpus Cristi - Religious Papantla, Veracruz Religious festival with costumed dancers, fair, food booths, carnival rides and parades. |
June 25 (annual)
Fiesta de San Juan Bautista - Religious Uruapan, Michoacan Feast Day of Saint John the Baptist |
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