Events in Mexico: July

Without doubt, one of Mexico's biggest and most revered annual festivals -- La Guelaguetza -- takes place in July in the sensational city of Oaxaca; Chihuahua State also hosts a number of festivals this month, including one to celebrate the heritage and cultures of northern Mexico... (This year’s 10th Anniversary event will be held from August 6 to 8.)

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.

JUL 1-10: V Nueva Paquime Festival -- Casas Grandes, Chihuahua

This festival, taking place in Casas Grandes, just outside the renowned Paquime archaeological site (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998), is a celebration of the heritage and cultures of northern Mexico, featuring, parades, art contests, concerts, poetry readings, children's workshops and much more. Celebrated guest artist Juan Quezada, whose renowned pottery has been sold to collectors all around the world, will be present at the festival. For more information, contact Rita Meraz at the Chihuahua State tourism offices at merazrita@hotmail.com.

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JUL 2-31: Festival of Adventure Tourism (Festival de Turismo de Aventura) -- Chihuahua, Chihuahua State

Athletes compete for cash prizes at this festival featuring everything from marathons and triathlons to mountain biking and sand-boarding. If the competition doesn't take your breath away, the lush scenery will.

See Also: www.chihuahua.gob.mx/turismoweb

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JUL 9 to SEP 5: Festival de Turismo de Aventura -- Chihuahua City, Chihuahua

At the Festival of Adventure Tourism athletes compete for cash prizes featuring everything from marathons and triathlons to mountain biking and sand-boarding. If the competition doesn't take your breath away, the lush scenery will.

See Also: www.chihuahua.gob.mx/turismoweb

JUL 13-19: XV Villista Cavalcade -- Chihuahua, Chihuahua

Chihuahua will host its annual weeklong cavalcade from the city of Chihuahua to Hidalgo del Parral where Mexican Revolutionary leader Pancho Villa was assassinated on July 20, 1923.  The rides covers more than 136 miles of scenic Chihuahua countryside. While the first cavalcade took place in 1996 with less than five hundred riders, more than 1,300 riders participate today. Entire families are welcome to participate.

See Also: www.chihuahua.gob.mx/turismoweb

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Mid July (Dates Vary): Guelaguetza Dance Festival -- Oaxaca

One of two big festivals in Oaxaca, this dance festival features local costume, music, dance and food. If you are planning a trip to Oaxaca at this time, book early as the festival is experienced by many Mexicans and people world-wide, who descend upon Oaxaca in July. You can discover the fabulous city of Oaxaca with Mexperience.

Dating back to pre Hispanic times when the festival was offered to the gods in hopes of a bountiful harvest, this event brings together delegations from the region's seven indigenous cultures. Traditional songs and dances are performed by each group, and objects and handicrafts typical to each region are also on display.

See Also: Guelaguetza (Wiki) and http://www.oaxaca.gob.mx/

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JUL 22: IX Villista Cavalgade (IX Cabalgata Villista) -- Chihuahua, Chihuahua State

More than a thousand people take part in this horseback riding adventure which covers 136 miles from Chihuahua City to Hidalgo del Parral. Entire families are welcome to participate.

See Also: www.chihuahua.gob.mx/turismoweb

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JUL 27 TO AUG 9: Feria Nacional de Sarape -- Santa Ana Chiautempan, Tlaxcala

At the National Sarape Fair, the renowned rectangular "sarape" shawls, one of Mexico's traditional textile handicrafts, are brought into the spot every year.

See Also: Santa Ana Chiautempan (Wiki)

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