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Events in Mexico: August
The Chamber Music Festival in San Miguel Allende is one of the city's biggest events of the year; During mid August Ascencion Day festivities takes place nation-wide and are particularly lively in certain areas -- details follow...
Details of some of the events listed are supplied by Mexico's States via the Mexico Tourism Board.
Dates of some of the events are subject to change. Please check website links (where available) for details and/or check locally for any schedule alterations.
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Aug 1 - 15: International Chamber Music Festival -- San Miguel de Allende
San Miguel is famous for non-stop festivals and parties all year-round and this is one of its most famous, and most widely attended. The festival lasts for a fortnight - book early as the hotels fill up at this time. You can discover San Miguel de Allende with Mexperience.
AUG 6-8 : X Nueva Paquimé Festival -- Casas Grandes, Chihuahua
This festival, also called Splendor of the Cultures, takes place in Casas Grandes, just outside the renowned Paquimé archaeological site (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998) near the city of Casas Grandes in Chihuahua. It is a celebration of the heritage and cultures of northern Mexico and to bring together Mexico’s northern cities with the South Western states of the USA (Arizona, Texas, New Mexico). The Festival features parades, art contests, painting exhibitions, concerts, prehispanic music, poetry readings, children's workshops and much more.
See Also: www.festivalnuevapaquime.com
AUG 12-15: V Mushroom Fair of San Juanito (V Feria del Hongo) -- San Juanito, Chihuahua
A mushroom is a mushroom is a mushroom? Learn more about the various types of mushrooms and their diverse contributions to the culinary world through workshops, demonstrations and taste-testing. This event also features cooking contests and cultural events.
AUG 15: Dia de la Asuncion de la Virgen Guadalupe (Ascension Day) -- Nationwide
This is one of Mexico's most important religious events. The Virgin Guadalupe is extremely important and revered by Mexican Catholics - her image, almost without exception next to a crucifix, is everywhere in Mexico. Special masses and processions take place nationwide, with a huge mass at the Basilica de Guadalupe (where the original image is hosted) in Mexico City. December 12, 1531 was the day the Virgin appeared to Juan Diego - a Mexican Indian. The original shrine (Basilica) was finished in 1709 but became dangerous when it started sinking on it foundations. A new round shrine was built from 1974-76 and the image of the Virgin can be seen from anywhere in the church. In the colonial city of Aguascalientes, a monument in honour of the Virgin Guadalupe is decorated and the city hosts a special Mass and processions take place downtown in which all of the city's churches are represented. The days is especially important in Huamantla, near Puebla, south of Mexico City. Special masses and processions take place. If you want to experience the events at Huamantla, its best to stay in Puebla and commute to the events there. You can discover Puebla with Mexperience.
AUG 20: Mani Festival (Fiesta de Mani) -- Mani, Yucatan
Mani is known in Mexico as the site of the infamous "Auto de Fe," where bishop Fray Diego de Landa burned valuable Mayan codices and manuscripts in 1562. Mani is one of the most representative Mayan towns alive. This festival features local dancers, bands, traditional cuisine, live concerts, mechanical attractions, art exhibitions and more. The festival takes place at the center plaza and offers visitors from all over the world a unique cultural experience.
AUG 20-28: Paracho Guitar Festival -- Paracho, Michoacan
Come and join the festival where the most famous guitars are made in Mexico.
AUG 28-31: Morismas of Bracho (Las Morismas de Bracho) -- Zacatecas, Zacatecas State
A reenactment of the battles between Moors and Christians, this event involves thousands of actors and has been held annually for more than 300 years.
AUG 29: Chile in Walnut Sauce Festival (Festival del Chile en Nogada) -- Puebla, Puebla State
Mexico's national dish is commemorated every year with several activities, including culinary conferences and samplings, as well as a competition for the largest chile, judged by the Guiness Book of World Records. Inspired by the Mexican flag, the dish contains a poblano chile (green), walnut sauce (white), with pomegranate seeds (red) sprinkled over. A must for lovers of Mexican cuisine!
