November 1st and 2nd. Day of the Dead (Dia de losMuertos),
Nationwide:
This event
encompasses 2 days: All Saint's Day, and All Souls day. The former honours
all saints and people who died as children and the latter honour the souls of
those who died in adulthood. If you are in Mexico around this time, expect to see
sugar-candy skulls, skeletons and Pan de Muerto
(Bread of the Dead) advertised at shops and supermarkets - they are a
traditional sight in Mexico at this time of
year. Relatives of those who died gather at cemeteries throughout Mexico,
bringing bread, fruit and their decorated sugar skulls, along with candles and
the favourite food of the people they are remembering to celebrate the lives of
those passed on, and remember their loved loves. The mood is far from
morbid: it is lively, upbeat - almost like an Irish wake - and is intended to
be a celebration of life, not a morbid occasion!
November
1st to December 20. 11th Mazatlan Cultural Festival (XI Festival
Cultural de Mazatlan), Mazatlan, Sinaloa:
A cultural
celebration featuring theatre, dance, film, literature and concerts throughout
the month in the historic downtown area (Centro Historico)
with many of the events taking place in the open air as well as in the Angela
Peralta Theatre.
November 10 through December. Fiestas de Mar (Parties of the
Sea), Puerto Vallarta
This is Puerto Vallarta's biggest party event on the annual
calendar and includes a sailing regatta and the Governor's Golf Tournament.
Mid November.Maestros del Arte Annual Folk Art Fair, Ajijic, Jalisco:
Maestros
del Arte artisans
fair is a three-day event held in one of the most beautiful villages in Mexico. Hand-picked Master Artists travel
from all over the country to bring buyers and collectors an astonishing variety
of exceptional folk art. Many of the artists are featured in the acclaimed book
Great Masters of Mexican Folk Art and represent families that have practiced
their art for generations; others are inspired craftsmen yet to be discovered.
November
12 to 16: 17th International Musical Festival of Morelia (XVII Festival Internacional
de Musica de Morelia Miguel
Bernal Jimenez), Morelia, Michoacan:
Created in
1989 and named after Mexico’s famous composer Miguel
Bernal Jimenez, this annual festival features performances by musicians from
all over the world and takes place at beautiful settings throughout Morelia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
November 13 to 23. Gourmet Festival, Puerto Vallarta: In its 12th year
and better than ever The Gourmet festival involves the best restaurants in the
bay area in a celebration of cuisine.
November 14 to 17. Tag and Release Fishing Tournament,
Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Guerrero:
International tournament that permits the observation and preservation
of a variety of species in the Pacific.
November 15 to 18. Sailfish & Marlin International
Tournament, Puerto Vallarta: This extraordinary
annual event in its 51st year takes place in BanderasBay with cash prizes for those catching
the big ones.
November16. Copa Vallarta (Vallarta Cup)
Golf Tournament This annual program golf event is held at El Tigre
and Vista Vallarta with a purse of $ 200,000 pesos and other prizes including
Swing Vallarta.
November20.
MexicanRevolutionDay (Dia de la Revolucion Mexicana), Nationwide:
A major national holiday, which commemorates the end of the revolution
in 1910. The day
is marked with some Fiestas Patrias (festive parties
- but nowhere near as loud or prominent as Independence Day celebrations in
September), a big parade in Mexico City's Zocalo,
speeches and a few official ceremonies.
November22-30. International Sailfish
Tournament (TorneoInternacional
de Pesca de Pez Vela), Manzanillo, Colima:
Since 1957,
Manzanillo has been referred to as the sailfishing capital of the world due to the large number of
sailfish caught in its waters. Manzanillo?s
Sport Fishing Club will be sponsoring this event.
November
26 to December 4. International Book Fair in Guadalajara (FeriaInternacionaldelLibro, or FIL), Guadalajara, Jalisco:
Created
nearly two decades ago by the University of Guadalajara, the FIL is an eclectic
celebration of literature, art and culture, representing the second largest
book fair in the world and, by far, the largest and most diverse international
offering of publications in the Spanish language. Throughout the nine-day
event, writers, scholars, artists, and literary connoisseurs from all walks of
life fill the halls of the GuadalajaraExpoCenter and submerge themselves in the best
that the literary world has to offer.
November30 to December 4: International
Golf Tournament, Mazatlan, Sinaloa
The Golf
Committee of the El Code Golf & Country Club hosts this annual amateur golf
tournament with categories for adults, seniors, women, etc. Prizes will include
cars, cash and much more.
November through March. Monarch Butterfly Sanctuaries (Santuarios de la Mariposa Monarca),
several areas in MichoacanState
Every year,
millions of Monarch butterflies migrate from Canada and the U.S. to the Oyamel
forests near Angangueo, Michoacan
in the fall, hibernating for winter and mating in the spring. Two sanctuaries
are open to the public.
November
24. National Silver Fair, Taxco, Guerrero: Taxco is the region of the country known
as Mexico's "silver heart", as it
serves as the source of much of the lucrative silver mining and export
business. The resulting wealth made Taxco into a beautiful city renowned for
its wares. Every year Mexico's best silversmiths compete against
artists from around the world. The lavish festival surrounding the annual event
includes concerts, dances, fireworks, and a seemingly endless supply of unique
items for sale.
All of October. October Festivals (Fiestas de Octubre),
Guadalajara, Jalisco:
Guadalajara sparkles with this month-long event
involving concerts, dances, cultural exhibits and food and attracting visitors
and performers from all over the world
October 1 to 9.Morelia Film Festival (Festival Internacional de Cine de Morelia)—Morelia, Michoacan:
Now in its
tenth year, this festival is one of the most important, this film festival
gathers together an international group of filmmakers, critics and actors in
order to promote the new talents of Mexican cinema and provide a forum for
international exhibition.450 performers hailing from countries as far as South Africa, Yugoslavia, Argentina and Spain.
October 2 to 26. 13th Annual Sinaloa Arts
Festival, Mazatlán, Sinaloa:
The Pacific
coast state of Sinaloa will feature an elaborate
celebration of art, dance and music, showcasing local, national and
international artists and more than
October
4 to 26. 30th National Mole
Fair (30° Feria Nacional del Mole), San Pedro Actopan,
Estado de Mexico:
Just south
of Mexico
City, thousands of varieties of mole will be prepared for sampling and
competition. This spicy sauce is a Mexican staple and made of unsweetened
chocolate, peppers and spices, often served with meat or poultry. Eat your fill
and take some home; mole paste stays fresh for several months in the freezer.
October 5 to 23. International Festival of Contemporary Dance
(Festival Internacional de DanzaContemporanea), San Luis Potosí:
Festival
celebrating contemporary dance and featuring national and international artists
from countries such as Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, United States, Japan and
Venezuela. www.visitasanluispotosi.com/ferias.htm
October 8 to 26. 34th International Cervantino
Festival (34° Festival CervantinoInternacional),
GuanajauatoState:
One of the
most important cultural events in Mexico, this annual festival fills the
streets of this colonial town with performers and visitors from all over the
world.
October 6 to 11. Fly All-Release Rooster Fish Tournament, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Guerrero:
Fly fish
take center stage during this first international fishing tournament that
focuses on the preservation of the species.
October 11 to 26.Tamaulipas
International Festival (Festival InternacionalTamaulipas), Tamaulipas:
Held in
October every year, this festival features a variety of cultural and artistic
events including exhibits, plays, concerts and cinema, turning the entire state
into a hotbed of culture.
October
15 to 17. International
Nacho Fest (Festival Internacional del Nacho), Piedras
Negras, Coahuila:
Every year
this event is organized to promote the notorious nacho, one of the
region’s culinary contributions to Mexican cuisine. (TBC)
www.festivaldelnacho.com.mx
October.
Tlaxcala Fair (Feria de Tlaxcala),
Tlaxcala.
In honor of all Saints and the dead, the annual festivities
offer all sorts of cultural, sporting and culinary events, including
bullfighting, rodeos, cockfighting and escaramuzas, a
women's choreographed horse-riding show. In addition, Ms. Feria
de Tlaxcala is crowned every year, highlighting the
beautiful people from the region.
TBD. 8th Annual Culinary Heritage and Cultural
Tourism Festival 2006 (VIII CongresosobrePatrimonioGastronomico y Turismo Cultural),
Puebla:
The
colonial city of Puebla, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, celebrates Mexico’s rich culinary heritage as well as promotes
competition among regional cuisines and the nation’s top chefs, making it
a favorite among Mexican and international food
experts alike—as well as people just looking for good food and a good
time. The festival features food workshops, delectable samplings, cultural
events and an academic program.
October 19 to 30. Mexican Cured Meat Festival (Feria de la cecina) Yecapixtla, Morelos:
The echo of
a millenary tradition, this festival is held since 1990, and receives high
quality cultural events. This years edition is
especially promising, with the presence of 5 invited Mexican states, and
numerous traditional dance and music performances.
October
22 to November 2. Festival of Skulls (Festival de lasCalaveras), Aguascalientes:
This
macabre festival features a variety of morbid art exhibits, performing arts and
a parade of skeletons, with contests for the most creative costumes and
artwork. Skulls of different sizes and materials are on display as well as
games and stands with traditional food and seasonal fruits.
October
30 toNovember 28. November Festival (Fiestas de Noviembre), Puerto Escondido,
Oaxaca:
The events
during this month include the annual Pipeline of Mexico, ZicatelaBeach’s International Surfing
Tournament, the International Sailfish Tournament and the Coastal Dance
Festival
October.
Encuentro Nacional de la Planta Medicinal y Terapias Alternativas, Lerdo and Comarca Lagunera, Durango:
This event
has been organized since 1997 by the Regional Unit of Popular Cultures of
Durango. Its base is the Autonomous Agricultural University of Torreón, Coahhuila. It is held
for World Medicinal Plant Day (October 22) and consists of a series of
lectures, exhibitions, workshops, work groups, cultivation techniques, the
creation of herbaria, etc.
October. October Cultural Festival (Festival Cultural de las Fiestas de Octubre) Zapopan, Jalisco: This is the largest
and most important art and culture festival in the state of Jalisco.
It has been held since 1991 in the principal forums of the town of Zapopan. In addition to other artistic and
cultural events it includes picture exhibitions, theatrical and musical
performances and numerous events for children.
October. Festival de Música Antigua In Illo Tempore, Cuauhtémoc, Distrito
Federal:
This began in 1995 to popularize ancient music dating from the 13th to 18th
centuries played by soloists, trios and ensembles from Mexico and abroad. The
concerts are given at weekends in October through December in the old
Archbishop’s Palace
October.
Festival de Octubre, Mexicali, Baja California:
Held since 2003 in the auditorium and esplanade of the State Theater, Mexicali. It consists of a series of music, theater and dance events staged by artists and groups from
various states of the country. Cuba, Spain, France, Venezuela, and South Africa are this year’s special guest
countries.
October to March. Festival Internacional
La Música de América, Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua:
This has taken place since 2003 on the first and last weekends of each month
from October through March in the CulturalCenter of the City. Taking part are groups
and performers of Latin American folksong, ballads and New Song, who are
selected through a nationwide invitation.
July 11
to September 30. Photo Exhibition: LourdesGrobet - Luchalibre (Wrestling), Mérida (Yucatán): The artist has turned her lenses
towards one of Mexico’s favourite sport, the luchalibre, this country’s
carnivalesque version of wrestling. At the Museo de Arte Contemporaneo
of Yucatán, until September 30th.
August 1st
to September 16. Photo Exhibition: Witnesses of the Military Dictatorship - 27
years of dictatorship in pictures, Museo Archivo
de la Fotografía, Mexico City, DF:
This
exhibition presents a series of 72 black and white prints, taken by the Chilean
photojournalist Marco Ugarte along the 27 years of
the Pinochet dictatorship. The A series of images taken from the collection
August
12 to October 5. Spain, at the crossroads of civilizations (España,
encrucijada de civilizaciones),
MuseoNacional de Antropología, Mexico City, DF: This exhibition is a collaborative
effort between the some of the most prestigious institutions of Mexico and
Spain, and brings for the first time to Mexico an impressive collection of
works of art and items attesting to the ancient and diverse influences that
came to form the present and past cultures of the Iberic
peninsula.
August
26 to September 11. 7th Macabro Festival, Mexico City, DF: Come and enjoy Mexico City’s foremost genre movie
festival. This years’ edition features a retrospective
of the works of zombie-flick guru George Romero, as well as a survey of the
best bloody new films from Latin America and the world. Showings held at the CinetecaNacional, CinemexInsurgentes and rooms of
the Filmoteca.
August
28 to September 7. 15th Mariachi and Charreria
Festival (EncuentroInternacionaldel Mariachi y de la Charrería), Guadalajara, Jalisco:
Guadalajara's most important cultural event of
the year, this annual festival captures the essence of the city. Musicians come
from around the world to listen, audition, and compete. Performances take place
on the streets and in various venues throughout the city. http://www.mariachi-jalisco.com.mx/
All of September. ¡Viva México! En Cancún, Cancún, Quintana Roo: the month's premier festival, comprises a number of popular events,
such as art exhibitions, folk music and dancing, film screenings, workshops,
demonstrations, street entertainment and much more besides
Grito de la Independencia (IndependenceCry).
1st week of September.Fresnillo
Regional Fair (Feria Regional de Fresnillo),
Fresnillo, Zacatecas: A country fair, commemorating the
foundation of the town of Fresnillo, on September
2,1554. It features exhibitions, sport and cultural events,
fireworks, music and a popular ball, making for a typical Mexican feria in the second largest town of the state of Zacatecas.
1st week of September. Prickly Pear and Grape Fair (Feria de la Tuna y de la Uva), Ojocaliente, Zacatecas:Originally a religious event honouring the town’s
patron saint Our Lady of the Miracles, it has transformed through time in a
harvest festival, with the full range of typically Mexican activities it
implies, from the parade to the fireworks, the folk dances and music, the
cockfights. The event is complete with exhibitions, sport and cultural events,
and of course, a selection of exquisite food specialties elaborated from the
local produce, including the nopal cactus and
its fruit, the tuna, or prickly pear.
September 1 to 14.Zacatecas
National Fair, Zacatecas: Colonial jewel Zacatecas celebrates its rich cultural history with a two
week-long fair with musical performances, amusement rides for the children,
theatre performances, and an assortment of regional cuisine.
September 3 to 5. Latin American Food Show, Cancún, Quintana Roo: A chance to sample Mexican food at
its very best, the gastronomic festival features demonstrations by many leading
cooks, trade stands and workshops, making it one of the most important fairs of
its kind in Latin America.
September
4 to October 1. Chihuahua International Festival, Chihuahua: This year marks the fourth edition of the Chihuahua
International Festival which will include 450 cultural events, with guest
performers from throughout Mexico and 21 other countries. Nobel Peace
Prize Laureate RigobertaMenchu
will be an honoured guest and Placido Domingo will
perform in the closing concert in the EstadioOlímpicoUniversitario.
September 5 to 28. National Fair (FeriaNacional) Zacatecas: Two weeks of events, with musical
performances ranging from corrido legends
Vicente Fernández and Lupita
la del Barrio to the internationally acclaimed rockers Café Tacuba.
There is really something for everyone, with bullfights, cockfights,
amusement rides for children, theatrical performances, plus an selection of
tasty regional cuisine.
September
7 to 15. Fiestas de la Virgen de la Soledad. Jerez, Zacatecas:
The people of Jerez, Zacatecas
assemble, and many return home from all corners of the republic to celebrate
the patron saint of the town, with processions, masses and lively celebrations
lasting for a week.
September
8. Tepozteco
Challenge (Reto al Tepozteco),
Tepoztlan, Morelos: Performance depicting King Tepoztecatl’s conversion to the Catholic religion.
Procession leads to the Tepozteco Pyramid, where
offerings are made. This event includes a food festival, chinelotraditional dancing and fireworks.
September
13. Death of Child Heroes (Día de losniñoshéroes), San Miguel
de Allende, Guanajuato and Mexico City, DF: Flags are at half-mast and military
parades are given in honour of the six young cadets who stood last defending
the Castillo Chapultepec against the American
invasion in 1847.
September 12 to 18. Karma Surfing Tournament, Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Guerrero:
The annual
Karma Surfing Tournament takes place on the Playa Escolleras
beach, at the end of Playa El Palmar along the main
Boulevard Ixtapa. It is open to anyone and consists
of short board, long board and body board categories. It is held in
collaboration with the Miss Bikini contest.
September 13 and 14.Independence Horseback Ride, Ensenada, Baja California: A guided horseback riding adventure in the Sierra de
Juarez, complete with outdoors meals and overnight camping at Rancho El Alamar. Horse rental available or bring your own.
September 15 and 16. Mexican Independence Day (Día de la IndependenciaMexicana), Nationwide:Mexico celebrates its declaration of
independence from Spain in 1810, in what is the second most
celebrated event in Mexico after Christmas. The night of
September 15, marks "El Grito," a dramatic
re-enactment of revolutionary Father Hidalgo's call for his fellow Mexicans to
join the uprising, which takes place at city halls across the country. On
September 16, military parades are held in almost every Mexican city. The Zócalo in Mexico City brims and buzzes
with unabated excitement. Celebrations are particularly lively at the revolutionary
Colonial centers, especially Queretaro and San Miguel de Allende - important and significant places before, during
and after the war of Independence from Spain. This is a great time to be in Mexico if you like celebrations, parties
and a buzzing atmosphere!
September 18 to 28. 20th History and Anthropology Book
Fair (XX FeriadelLibro de Antropologia e Historia), Mexico City, DF: This event is held inside the
prestigious National Museum of Anthropology and History in Mexico City. The theme for this year is Mesoamerica, and the fair will thus have a
special focus on Central America and the Caribbean. Over 100 editors are expected to take part in this
edition, also featuring the 1st Meeting of the Endangered Languages.
September
21. Ironman, Cancún, QuintanaRoo: The major triathlon event
doesn’t need any further introduction. The leading athletes in the world
will compete in one of the most breathtaking location along the international Ironman circuit. They swim in the crystal-clear waters of
the Pacific, bike along the ancient Mayan roads and finally run what has been
billed “world’s most beautiful half-marathon”. The public is
welcome to cheer along and watch the athletes along the track.
September
22. Fall Equinox at Kulkulcan (Equinoccio
de Kulkulcan), ChichenItza, Yucatán: Come and see one of the most spectacular sights in Mexico: the Mayan ChichenItza pyramid at the time of the autumn equinox.
Visitors gather from all over to witness the very moment this pyramid was
especially designed to magnify. On this occasion, the sun rays create the image
of a moving snake on the ancient construction, and make for a truly
unforgettable experience.
September
22. Metropolitan Opera 2008-2009 season MET, Mexico City, DF: The AuditorioNacional will present for the first time a live
satellite retransmission of a concert by the prominent New York orchestra. This opening gala will
feature a audio and video high definition rendition of
Verdi’s La Traviata (2nd Act), Massenet’sManon (3rd Act),
and the final scene from Richard Strauss’ Capriccio. Mexican tenor Ramón
Vargas,
and
baritones Thomas Hampson and Dwayne Croft are among
the featured interpreters. http://www.auditorio.com.mx
September 24 to 30. National Antique
Festival (MuestraNacional
de Antigüedades), Saltillo, Coahuila:
Now in its tenth
year, this festival gathers together top antique dealers from all over Mexico and features exhibitions of
international treasures, accompanied by a musical and educational program.
September
25 to October 4. Mexico City International Festival of
Documentary Cinema (DocsDF),Mexico City, DF: Spain, Canada, Brazil, Finland and many other countries screen
their cinematic offerings at venues all over the city at the Mexico City
International Festival of Documentary Cinema. A young event with an exponential
growth, it is gaining high recognition as an
must-attend festival in Latin America.
September
23. San Miguelada, San Miguel Allende,
Guanajuato: The San Miguelada is an annual
festival in honour of Saint Michael Archangel. The event involves parades,
dances, concerts and fireworks. Previously an important part of this festival
was a running with the bulls similar to the yearly event in Pamplona, Spain. Since 2007 this is no longer part
of the celebrations. www.sanmiguelguide.com/tour-pamplonada.htm
September
26 to October 19. Fiestas del Sol, Mexicali, Baja California: Concerts, parades, shows and exhibits in celebration
of the founding of Mexicali. Many must-see
concerts, including energetic rockers Molotov, Jaguares,
and Kinky, as well as the popular singer JulietaVenegas. http://mexicalenses.blogspot.com/2008/08/calendario-fiestas-del-sol-2008.html
September
27. RosaritoEnsenada Bike
Ride, Ensenada, Baja California: Head to Baja California for this award-winning 50 mile
bicycle ride. Bike along the PacificCoast and inland
through the rural countryside from RosaritoBeach to Ensenada. It all culminates with a party at
the legendary Fiesta Line Fiesta on the Ensenada waterfront with live rock bands
until sunset
September
28. Civic Act in Commemoration to the
taking of the Alhondiga of Granaditas
(Día de la toma de la Alhóndiga de Granaditas), San
Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato: A series of
celebrations commemorating one of the first battles of the Independence war of Mexico in 1810. The
day’s main event is the re-enactment of the dramatic entering of the fort by El Pípila, a miner considered since then a hero of the
revolution.
September-October. Saint Francis of Assisi
Festival (Festival de San Francisco de Assisi), Real de Catorce,
San LuiPotosí: Up in the
arid mountainous areas of San Luis Potosi, the quiet village of Real de Catorce awakes every year to the pilgrims arriving to
honour its patron saint, Saint Francis of Assisi, said to miraculously cure the
ill. The devout travel from far and wide for the chance to touch the feet of
his brightly-coloured effigy, and the celebrations last for nearly three weeks. http://www.realdecatorce.net/infoeng.htm
AUGUST 2008
All of August.Chile in walnut sauce festival (Festival del Chile en Nogada), Puebla: Chile in walnut sauce is somewhat of a
national dish in Mexico, and a favourite for Mexican
Independence Day on September 15. It is prepared with ingredients recalling the
colours of the national flag: a green poblanochile, white walnut sauce and red pomegranate. This
festival features a cookout contest and activities that take place throughout
the month of August. The best recipe is crowned on the last Sunday of August.
Also, stay tuned for a competition for the largest chile,
judged by the Guinness Book of World Records.
All of August. Photo exhibition: Vik
Muniz: Reflex, AntiguoColegio
San Idelfonso, Mexico City: For more than a decade, this Brazilian artist amazed
the whole world with his pictures representing symbols of history, the arts or
communication media. His subjects are often created out of material as diverse as
sugar, diamonds, jam, chocolate, dust and junk.
August. International Cervantes Colloquy (ColoquioCervantinoInternacional),
Guanajuato: An
international literature meeting centering around the work of 16th century
Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes. Experts come mainly from Spain, Mexico, and the United States. Held since 1987, it features fora, lectures and seminars, as well as concerts by the
University Choir and the Guanajuato Symphonic Orchestra
August.Guadalajara International Contemporary Dance
Festival (MuestraInternacional
de DanzaContemporánea), Guadalajara, Jalisco:
This event takes
place annually since 2002. Internationally and nationally recognized
contemporary dance troupes perform in one of Mexico’s cutting edge dancing city.
August and September. Photo Exhibitions in Guadalajara: Tepito
¡bravo el barrio!,Fantastic Palaeontology (Paleontologíafantástica), Lobster Day (El día
de la langosta), Guadalajara, Jalisco:
The Guadalajara
Regional Museum presents Tepito ¡bravo el
barrio!, a photo project from Francisco Mata Rosas, until September 12.
Prints of photographer Alberto Meillón are on show at
the GuadalajaraPalaeontologyMuseum (Museo de
Paleontología) until September 30. Lobster Day (El día de la langosta), an
exhibition of the works of Susana Rodríguez, can be
seen at the MuseoRaúlAnguiano.
June 5 to September 14. Photo Exhibition: Jeff Wall, Tamayo Museum, Mexico City: A retrospective exhibition of recent
pieces from this Canadian photographer.
July 26
to August 10. International Amber Expo (Expo AmbarInternacional), San Cristobal de lasCasas, Chiapas: Mexican amber, with its magical colors, brilliant
finishes and age-old history, is considered by many
the finest in the world. With the goal of developing and integrating the amber
artist community of Chiapas and promoting international
recognition, this expo highlights the hand-crafted jewels of the region.
Forty-eight different tones can be found in Chiapas amber, which is exhibited in a
variety of forms at the event from sculptures to articles of jewelry.
July 31
to August 17. International Chamber Music Festival, San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato: The International Chamber Music Festival is the second most
important international music festival in Mexico. Award-winning international
ensembles, guest musicians and local artists will be present. Among them this
year: the Miami String Quartet and the Ahn Trio,
performing in the city’s gardens and superb gothic cathedral. www.chambermusicfestival.com
July 31
to August 17. Wine Festival (Fiestas de la Vendimia),
Ensenada, Baja California: Come and celebrate the grape harvest in the most
famed wine-producing area of Mexico. You can visit wineries, enjoy fine
dining and concerts, and of course, sample the delicious products!
August 1st.
Guelaguetza 2008: Concert by Ricardo Morquecho, JardínSan Francisco, Oaxaca: The last concert of the most important cultural
festival of the Oaxaca region.
August
1-12. Zacatecas Music Colloquy (Coloquio
Musical de Zacatecas), Zacatecas:
Various activities
take place during this annual chamber music festival held since 1993 in the
UNESCO-classified town of Zacatecas. The winners of the National
Clarinet Contest, as well as many other international and Mexican ensembles can
be heard here. The event also features master classes http://www.zacatecas.net/index.php?name=Sections&req=viewarticle&artid=15&page=1
