FIESTAS Y EVENTOS EN AGOSTO
Harvest Festivals
Date: July 31 to August 18
Location: Valle de Guadalupe, BC
These festivals include a series of parties and events held at various wineries in the region, where you can taste wine and celebrate the harvest. There are tastings, pairing dinners, brunches, contests, workshops, live music, and much more.
There are over 100 events, both at the vineyards and in the restaurants of Valle de Guadalupe.
Grape and Wine Fair Parras, Harvest Festival
Date: August 2 to 18
Location: Parras de la Fuente, Coahuila
The event features the participation of important wineries that attend to showcase their best products.
There are serenades, a parade, and the queen's coronation contest. Additionally, there are tastings, workshops, and exhibitions centered around viticulture, along with a gastronomic showcase where wine is the main attraction.
Teziutlán Fair
Date: August 2 to 18
Location: Teziutlán, Puebla
This is the most important celebration of the year for the municipality, offering cultural activities, musical performances, and gastronomic events.
It is a tradition for renowned artists to perform at the People's Theater.
The feria brava, with its bullfights, is another traditional component of the Teziutlán Fair.
Guitar Fair
Date: August 3 to 11
Location: Paracho, Michoacán
During these days, Paracho is filled with magic, music, and tradition. It brings together talented artisans, musicians, and visitors from all over to share their love for this beautiful instrument.
The festival offers competitions and concerts, as well as exhibitions of guitars and traditional toys, along with the National Guitar Builders Competition.
Saltillo Fair
Date: August 9 to 11
Location: Saltillo, Coahuila
The fair offers a variety of performances, ranging from music and folklore to sports, covering musical genres to satisfy all tastes. There are also amusement rides and an extensive gastronomic showcase featuring the region's typical dishes.
The traditional People's Theater presents performances by renowned artists.
Apple Fair
Date: August 9 to 18
Location: Zacatlán, Puebla
Some of the most important events of this celebration include the coronation of the fair queen, the procession, and the solemn mass in honor of the Virgin of the Assumption, a parade of floats, and the traditional "Manzanazo." In this event, the queens of the patronal festivals of the town's communities participate.
With more than 80 years of tradition, this fair offers exciting shows at the People's Theater featuring top artists. You will also be able to savor all kinds of apple-related delicacies.
Silao Fair
Date: July 19 to August 5
Location: Silao, Guanajuato
This fair offers several attractions, starting with important artists performing at the Teatro del Pueblo, as well as gastronomic showcases, mechanical games, artisanal exhibitions, and a commercial zone.
In an effort to revive traditions, the dance of “El Torito” is also presented.
Mariachi and Charrería Festival
Date: August 23 to September 4
Lugar: Guadalajara, Jal.
With over 30 years of tradition, the festival always offers an attractive program of music and dance activities, with both national and international participants.
It includes Grand Concerts featuring mariachi groups with musical ensembles, regional Sinaloan music, and the Philharmonic Orchestra.
If you enjoy Mexican festivities, charrería (Mexican rodeo), escaramuzas (equestrian performances), and everything related to Mexican sports, then you should not miss this event.
Tijuana Fair
Date: August 23 to 25
Location: Tijuana, BC
This event offers amusement rides, concerts, Mexican food, and more.
At the Palenque, you can enjoy performances by various artists in a very Mexican style, while at the Audiorama, alternative genres captivate all attendees.
Torreón Fair
Date: August 30 to September 29
Location: Torreón, Coahuila
The fair offers a whole month of fun and entertainment with cultural events, concerts, and great opportunities to explore this region of the country.
The festivities include the traditional Artisan Market, the Star Forum, the Mayagoittia Theater, Las Jarras, the Ferris wheel, and a variety of amusement rides. You'll also have the chance to taste a wide variety of typical dishes and snacks.
Morismas de Bracho
Date: August 31 to September 3
Location: Zacatecas, Zacatecas
This is an ancient tradition carried out by the representatives of the Brotherhood of Saint John the Baptist, in which more than 10,000 actors and street performers participate in the three stages of the Morismas.
The first representation is the beheading of John the Baptist; the second is the reenactment of the battle led by Charlemagne against the Muslims; and the third is the Battle of Lepanto between Christians and Turks, which took place in the 16th century.
The parade takes place along the main streets of the Historic Center.