FIESTAS Y EVENTOS EN ENERO
Regional Corn Fair
Fecha: 1 al 6 de enero
Lugar: SLocation: San José de Gracia, Aguascalientes
The fair includes shows, mechanical rides, livestock and agricultural exhibitions. Other significant activities are the traditional crowning of the queen and the "josefineadas," a walk through the streets accompanied by banda music. There are also a donkey race, various sports and cultural events, and musical performances by renowned artists.
Mérida Fest
Fecha: 5 al 26 de enero
Location: Mérida, Yucatán
This event celebrates the founding of Mérida. Various cultural and musical events take place, both in the Historic Center and in different neighborhoods.
Epiphany (Día de Reyes)
Date: January 6
Location: Nationwide
One of the most important celebrations in the context of Mexico's Christmas traditions.
The celebration dates back to the early years of evangelization in New Spain, where it is said that three kings from the East, riding a camel, a horse, and an elephant, were guided by a bright star to the birthplace of baby Jesus to worship him and present him with gold for being king, myrrh for being human, and incense for being God.
Moroleón Fair
Fecha: 8 al 18 de enero
Location: Moroleón, Guanajuato
A fun event that includes mechanical rides, the queen's coronation, children's shows, amateur contests, and a gastronomic and artisanal showcase. The most important activity is the parade.
January Grand Festival (Fiesta Grande de Enero)
Fecha: 4 al 23 de enero
Location: Chiapa de Corzo, Chiapas
This traditional event features mechanical rides and local stalls selling crafts and a variety of snacks.
Main events include the celebration of Saint Anthony Abbot on January 17 and Saint Sebastian Martyr on January 20. Additionally, the Naval Combat show takes place on Sunday, January 21, and the parade of floats on Monday, January 22.
There are also concerts at the People's Theater.
León Fair (Feria Estatal de León)
Fecha: 10 de enero al 5 de febrero
Location: León, Guanajuato
An event that celebrates the founding of León and is known as the best family fair in the country. The fair includes various cultural and musical events.
Arandas Fair
Fecha: 3 al 19 de enero
Location: Arandas, Jalisco
The fair includes mechanical rides, a livestock exhibition, equestrian events, and an artisanal and gastronomic showcase, as well as cultural activities.
Tecomán Lemon Fair (Tecomán Lemon Fair )
Fecha: 17 de enero al 3 de febrero
Location: Tecomán, Colima
This magnificent festival is full of joy and fun, including livestock, artisanal, and commercial exhibitions, as well as cultural and sports activities, a Palenque, and a People's Theater.
Ezequiel Montes Meat and Wine Fair
Fecha: 10 al 19 de enero
Location: Ezequiel Montes, Querétaro
The event includes mechanical rides, a gastronomic showcase that of course includes delicious wines and meats, as well as craft sales. There are also musical events featuring renowned artists.
Tonatico Fair
Fecha: 25 de enero al 2 de febrero
Location: Tonatico, State of Mexico
The event includes mechanical rides, a gastronomic showcase that of course includes delicious wines and meats, as well as craft sales. There are also musical events featuring renowned artists.
Tenosique Carnival
Fecha: 19 de enero al 4 de marzo
Location: Tenosique, Tabasco
One of the most important fairs in the state, featuring various cultural and sports events, as well as indigenous dances and gastronomic and artisanal showcases.
Jiutepec Carnival
Fecha: 19 al 27 de enero
Location: Jiutepec, Morelos
This event marks the start of carnival season. The first event is the comparsas meeting on January 14. Highlights include the widow's supershow and the traditional "brinco del chinelo."
Valladolid Expo Fair
Fecha: 24 de enero al 9 de febrero
Location: Valladolid, Yucatán
A well-known event in southeastern Mexico for its joy and fun, held in honor of the Virgin of Candlemas. It includes mechanical rides, sports competitions, traditional vaquerías, the queen's coronation, and various artistic and cultural events, including folk dances and live music.
Candelaria Festivities
Date: January 31 to February 9
Location: Tlacotalpan, Veracruz
One of the most important patronal celebrations in southeastern Mexico, with a tradition dating back over 250 years. The celebration includes artistic and cultural activities, gastronomic showcases, fandangos, and rodeos.
The most notable event is the procession of the Virgin on the waters of the Papaloapan River on February 2.
Feria Regional de la Candelaria Sombrerete
Fecha: 24 de enero al 9 de febrero
Lugar: Sombrerete, Zacatecas
Es una de las celebraciones más importantes de Sombrerete, un bello Pueblo Mágico. En la fiesta se combinan las tradiciones religiosas, la riqueza cultural y el espíritu festivo de sus habitantes.
La festividad data de la época colonial y en los últimos años se ha enriquecido con las tradiciones y la cultura local.
Incluye: misas solemnes que se llevan a cabo en el Templo de San Juan Bautista, la procesión de la Virgen y bendición de velas.
Adicionalmente, hay danzas tradicionales, conciertos en el teatro del pueblo, una exposición artesanal, juegos mecánicos, muestra gastronómica y expo ganadera y agrícola.
Feria Regional San José Iturbide
Date: January 31 to February 9
Lugar: San José Iturbide, Guanajuato
Esta celebración cuenta con varias actividades como: espectáculos musicales que incluyen a artistas reconocidos, expo comercial y artesanal, muestra gastronómica, juegos mecánicos y actividades deportivas.
San José Iturbide es un lugar lleno de tradiciones que también se muestran en este evento, lo cual incluye danzas folclóricas y la participación de los “huecúes”, una tradición ancestral. También hay actividades religiosas en honer a San José.
Feria del Tamal
Fecha: 31 de enero al 2 de febrero
Lugar: Monumento a la Revolución, CDMX
La Feria del Tamal se lleva a cabo en un horario de 11:00 a 18:00 horas y la entrada es gratuita.
En el monumento a la Revolución se lleva a cabo esta mega tamaliza en donde participan comerciantes de las 16 alcaldías de la Ciudad de México llevando diferentes tamales de todos los sabores y colores, como los tradicionales de dulce, mole, verdes y rojos.
También se pueden gozar tamales de otras entidades como: Chiapas, Oaxaca, Guerrero, Hidalgo, Michoacán, Sonora, Tabasco, Veracruz, Puebla y Tlaxcala.
Puedes acompañar todos estos tamales de ricas bebidas como un chapurrado o un atole de chocolate, arroz, fresa y otros sabores.
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