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Mexico Events and Festivals

It seems that there is not a day that goes by in Mexico where there is not a some sort of event of festival that takes place. Mexico offers both religious celebrations and cultural events that allow a visitor to truly emmerse themselves in the Mexican culture. Below is a list of events or festivals that take place in various cities in Mexico throughout the year, visit our official and religious holidays in Mexico if you want to see a list. We are alway build our events in Mexico section, if you know of an event that we should add to the list below contact us and we will consider it.

Acapulco

Cabo San Lucas

Cancun

Copper Canyon

Festival de Turismo de Aventura
Festival of Adventure Tourism, which draws hundreds of visitors from all over the world each year. This festival takes place in July and August. During the festival, these areas host challenging competitions, such as a marathon, mountain biking, Tyrolean rappelling, rock climbing, rappelling and sandboarding

Cozumel

Calendario de eventos del Caribe

Cozumel has lots of events during the year, including Iron Man Cozumel, Gran Fondo Cozumel, Carnaval, and many more.

Ensenada

Ensenada Bike Ride
The Rosarito-Ensenada 50 Mile Fun Bicycle Ride takes place two times per year in April and once again in September. The Rosarito Bike Ride starts in Rosarito and travels along the free road known as Mexico Highway 1 to Ensenada...

Newport to Ensenada Sail Race
In the yachting world, no other international race attracts more entries. This annual event takes place the last weekend in April. With its spectacular starts off the shores of Newport Beach...

Ensenada Wine Festival
La Vendimia Mexican wine festival held in the first weeks of August is a must for wine enthusiast and gourmet food lovers. Spend a weekend in Ensenada Mexico and go to a few Mexican wineries...

The Cougar Cruise
The Cougar Cruise is a three day cruise vacation that you don't want to miss if you are single, on the market and looking! So you've heard of Cougars well... this is an outrageously fun filled three day holiday weekend cruise entailing dinner, dancing and just plain crazy partying!

Guadalajara

Huatulco

Isla Mujeres

Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo

La Paz

La Paz Carnival
Carnival is La Paz's largest celebration. It takes place six days before Ash Wednesday in February. Although it is an international holiday La Paz is considered one of the best places to view the parade that runs down the malecon. Colorful costumes food and dancing in the streets.

The La Paz Gold Cup Black & Blue Marlin Tournament
Marlin spotsfishing tournament that takes place every year in October. This tounament raises money for charities and other non-profit organizations. Last year the prse was over 1,500,000 Pesos.

Loreto

Loreto Dorado Tournament
Hosted by Vagabundos del Mar, This a three-day Tournament for dorado only. The largest fish overall wins Grand Prize. Between 70 and 100 anglers usually participate. For more information, please contact (800) 474-BAJA (2252)

Mazatlan

Mexicali

Mexico City

Oaxaca

La Guelaguetza or Lunes del Cerro
La Guelaguetza, which takes place the last two Mondays of July. The most important folkloric festival in the country, this is where different regions of Oaxaca present their ancient customs through dance and music, providing an opportunity to admire the rich costumes still worn by the native people of these areas...

Dia de los Muertos
El Dia de los Muertos (day of the death), celebrated on the second day of November. Altars in homes, parks and cemeteries are adorned with flowers, fruits, candles and sugar "calaveras" (skulls). An altar always is erected in the Camino Real Oaxaca and special tours to see others are available...

La Noche de Rabanos (Night of The Radishes)
La Noche de Rabanos a traditional celebration in Oaxaca that takes place on December 23. Artistic figures sculpted from enormous radishes are displayed on the plazas This is not a typical radish, these radishes can get over 10 inches. Prizes are given to the most creative designs.

Playa Del Carmen

Puerto Escondido

Puerto Nuevo

Puerto Nuevo Lobster Festival
The Puerto Nuevo Lobster Festival is described as "The best of the best" and that is the major reason why Puerto Nuevo Its called the Lobster Capital of The world. At only 40 minutes south of the border you can find a delicious Lobster plate waiting for you...

Puerto Vallarta

Queretaro

Rocky Point

OTL, Over The Line Softball Tournament
March 3rd at Cholla Bay. Three-person teams gather to play softball in an event every years attracts more and more team participants and spectators. Contact: www.jjscantina.com

Angler of the Year Tournament
October 5th, 6th and 7th at Cholla Bay. The last phase of the tournament that took place in February and June. Attracts experts anglers from Arizona and locals to weekend full or fishing, emotion and trophies. Contact: www.jjscantina.com

Bathtub Races
Probably one of the year's funniest events, mixed teams roll through the streets with their decorated and unique tubs. Food and drinks are celebrated by all. Contact: www.jjscantina.com

Rocky Point Rally
Every year in November on the weekend following Veterans day. Classic and luxury motorcycles owners, ride their motorcycles over the streets of the port. A celebration for motorcycles lovers. Contact: www. rockypointrally.com

Rosarito

Rosarito Ensenada Bike Ride
The Rosarito-Ensenada 50 Mile Fun Bicycle Ride takes place two times per year in April and once again in September. The Rosarito Bike Ride starts in Rosarito and travels along the free road known as Mexico Highway 1 to Ensenada...

Rosarito Harley Run
Pushrodwear (PRW) and the Harley Riders of Southern California have teamed up to bring you the Annual Rosarito Harley Run that takes place every year in July. PRW created this charity run 4 years ago to bring people together for one single purpose, to help the kids who have nothing...

San Carlos

Yellowtail Open Free Dive Spearfishing Tournament
March 17, 2007 Held in San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico at the Marina San Carlos. Our weigh in party will be held at the Marina Cantina & Deli, located in the Marina San Carlos. Trophies - 1st thru 5th Place, biggest Yellowtail Wins. Website: www.yellowtailopen.com

International Billfish Tournament
July 19-22, 2007, this is a catch and release tournament benefiting The Womens Home for Assisted Living in Guaymas. Daily jackpots for the largest fish caught. This event takes place at the Marina San Carlos pier. Hosted by the Ernesto Zaragoza Charity Foundation Phone: 011-52-622-224-0082/001.

San Felipe

San Felipe 250
San Felipe is host to the world famous SCORE TECATE SAN FELIPE 250 and major crossroads for numerous events including the Baja 1000. SCORE and regional promoters CODE and RECORD host events throughout the year in and around San Felipe.

San Miguel de Allende

Tecate

Tijuana

Tequila Expo
The Tequila Expo is an event where participants will have the opportunity to taste and savor over 100 different tequilas from different parts of Mexico. You will also learn how to distinguish by taste, smell and color what makes very good tequila.

Tijuana Toy Run
The tijuana Toy Run is an Annual event that takes plae in December. The Toy Run's main purpose is to bring toys to the children of Tijuana. Every year thousands of bikers are in attendance. Hosted by Tijuana's Solo Angeles and Sweetwater Harley Davidson.

Todos Santos

Todos Santos Art Festival
The Todos santos art festival began in 1997. It takes place at end of January or the beginning of February and is funded by the government, the Art Festival brings folk dancing, music, artists and theatre performance to Todos Santos. The festival takes place all week long in the Professor Nestor Cultural Center.

Fiestas Tradicionales
Commemorates the first anniversary of Todos Santos being named the first Pueblo Magico in Baja, Mexico! It takes place in October. Also known as Festival del Pilar. This festival includes dancing, tournaments, horse racing, theatre performances, rides and other activities.