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January 2019 Events in Sonora

January 2019 Events in Sonora, Mexico

The 2019 Sonora events calendar begins by a continuation of the 2018 Christmas season on January 6, the Dia de Reyes (Three Kings’ Day). The month concludes with what has become a massive cultural and arts festival, the Festival Cultural Dr. Alfonso Ortiz Tirado, also known as FAOT. Tens of thousands flock to the epicenter of Alamos, Sonora, and concerts are also performed in Hermosillo and other Sonoran cities.

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New Year’s Day

A quiet day, most stores and businesses are closed.

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Dia de Reyes – Kings Day
Nationwide

Mexican children receive gifts from the three kings (the Magi) on this day, which is a continuation of the Christmas season. Bakeries prepare traditional circular bread called a “rosca.” Inside every rosca there is a small plastic figurine that represents Christ, and whoever gets the piece of bread that contains the plastic Jesus is obligated to provide tamales for Candlemas (Dia de la Candelaria) on the 2nd of February.

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Alamos Cultural Festival – Festival Cultural Dr. Alfonso Ortiz Tirado
Alamos

This annual festival, commonly known as the “FAOT,” is named in honor of Alamos doctor and philanthropist Alfonso Ortiz Tirado, who was also an accomplished opera singer.

The event highlights operatic singing and chamber music, but a variety of popular music and art are also featured – not only in Alamos, but Hermosillo and other cities in Sonora as well, where concerts are performed during the week.

This event has steadily grown in popularity and is now one of Sonora’s most prominent cultural events, drawing over 100,000 people from many different countries. 2019 marks the 35th year of the festival. More information

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April 2019 Events in Sonora

April 2019 Events in Sonora, Mexico

The first week of the month is a time of celebration in Caborca as the Fiestas 6 de Abril, which commemorate the town’s defense against a group of American “filibusteros” who tried to annex the municipality in 1857.

Easter Sunday is April 21, a major religious holiday in Mexico. The week before Easter is Semana Santa (holy week), when Sonorans flock to the coast and rivers for their spring break vacation, and the week after is the Semana de Pascua, Easter week.

And the last day of the month is the traditional Day of the Children (Día de los Niños), when it truly is good to be a child in Sonora.

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Festival to Commemorate the Heroic Deeds of the 6th of April
Festival Conmemorativo de la Gesta Heróica del 6 de Abril
Caborca

This is the biggest annual event in Caborca, to celebrate the victory of the citizens of Caborca and the Mexican Army over a group of “filibusteros” from California who attempted to annex the town in 1857. Events include a parade, art exhibits, sporting events, concerts and other activities. Sponsored by the Municipal Government (Ayuntamiento) of Caborca and the Dirección de Acción Cívica y Cultural of Caborca. More information.

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XIV Profesor Enrique Quijada Cultural Festival
Ures, Sonora

This annual event honors Professor Enrique Quijada and commemorates the 53rd anniversary of the Caravana de Recuerdo in Ures. Activities include music and dance performances, art and photography exhibits, book presentations and other culturally interesting things to see and do. Read more.

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Palm Sunday – Domingo de Palma

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Semana Santa – Holy Week

Nationwide, the week prior to Easter Sunday. Most festivities take place during the week leading up to Easter, but many people have the following week, known as La Pascua, off as well, making it a two-week holiday.

Religious processions and other activities are common, but for most Sonorans, it is time to enjoy their spring vacation at the beach or by a river.

The two weeks of Semana Santa are a very busy travel time, so if you plan to visit Sonora during the week before or after Easter, make your plans and reservations well in advance and be prepared for travel congestion and delays (especially at the border).

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Good Friday – Viernes Santo

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Easter Sunday

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Semana de Pascua – Easter Week

While the major celebrations for Easter occur during Semana Santa, the week before Easter, many also observe the week after Easter by taking a Spring vacation as well.

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International Dance Exhibit: One Desert for Dance
La Muestra Internacional Un Desierto para la Danza
City Theater, Casa de la Cultura
Hermosillo

An annual event since 1993 that is a platform for the creation, diffusion and education of contemporary dance. More information.

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Expogan Sonora and Palenque
Hermosillo

This massive exposition and festival will continue through April until May 19 and includes concerts, theater, expositions and other presentations. It is the biggest event of the year in Hermosillo and Sonora. More information.

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FestVital Xepe an Cöicoos y las músicas del mundo
Hermosillo

A festival that seeks the positive transformation of the Comcáac Nation (Ethnic Seri), organized by the Rock band Seri Hamac Caziim (divine fire) and carried out with the collaboration of artists, academics and volunteers from all over Mexico and abroad. This will be the sixth year of the festival. More information.

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Día de los Niños – Children’s Day
Nationwide

This very special day is just for the children, celebrated throughout Mexico with parties and other special events.

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Rules for the October 2018 Puerto Lobos Fishing Tournament

The Sonoran coastal community of Puerto Lobos, Sonora, Mexico

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The Third Annual Puerto Lobos Fishing Tournament will be held on October 12 and 13, 2018 along the coast of Puerto Lobos, Sonora.

Following is an overview of the tournament rules. You can view and download the pdf containing the rules here (scroll down to page 2 of the document, the English rules are on the right side of the page).

Summary of Tournament Rules

The tournament is an individual competition, and registration is 600 pesos per person. All occupants of the boat must pay the registration, except for the captain of the boat, if he is not going to be fishing. If the captain will be fishing, then he must also pay the registration.

Registration will be held on October 12 in Puerto Lobos from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Representatives from the Sonora Sub-Secretary of Fishing will sell fishing permits at a booth next to the registration location.

Participants will only use a fishing rod, and only one rod per person is allowed. One extra rod per boat will be allowed.

Only trolling and bottom fishing are allowed. All fish species are accepted, except for species that are endangered or otherwise prohibited.

Competitors are expected to be civil to others. Any threats, vulgar language or other form of mistreatment directed at tournament organizers or competitors will be grounds for disqualification.

Boats will depart from the pier at 6:00 a.m. and must return by 4:00 p.m. The tournament director reserves the right to modify tournament hours based on weather conditions.

The fishing area will be the entire Sea of Cortez area around Puerto Lobos. All boats will have a number assigned and will depart from the pier. Boats will be inspected before leaving and upon their return.

The tournament winner will be the person who lands the heaviest fish. In the case of a tie, the first-weighed fish will win.

Fish may be submitted for weighing throughout the day. The weigh scale judge will give the competitor a weight ticket, and it is the responsibility of the competitor to verify that the time and weight listed on the ticket are correct.

More info about the Fishing Tournament, other events and lodging information

PDF of tournament rules

Puerto Lobos October 2018 Fishing Tournament

Third Annual Fishing Tournament in Puerto Lobos

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Loads of Activities for a Beautiful October Weekend on the Coast

Get ready for a weekend of sun and beautiful weather for the third annual Puerto Lobos Fishing Tournament on October 13, 2018 in Puerto Lobos, Caborca, Sonora. And in addition to great fishing, there will be activities for bicyclists, 4×4 desert drivers and motorcycle and sand drag enthusiasts.

Open registration for the tourney goes until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 12, and the fishing begins at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday. Awards will be presented at 5:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon.

Other Saturday events include:

A “Paseo Ciclista,” a bicycle ride along the coast from Desemboque to Puerto Lobos that starts at 8:00 a.m.

A 4×4 off-road run through the desert from Caborca to Puerto Lobos that starts at 9:00 a.m. and

Sand drags at Playa Blanca beach in Puerto Lobos starting at 4:00 p.m.

And the Filibusteros de Caborca motorcycle club will have a motorcycle exhibition starting at 5:00 p.m.

For more information, call +52 (637) 372-3344, send an email or contact us.

Tournament Rules

Hotel Reservations

Make your reservations now, while rooms are still available.

In Desemboque (a short drive from Puerto Lobos)

Hotel Playa Dorada
On the beach in Desemboque
Request a reservation
+52 1 (637) 115-0357

In Caborca (a 45-minute drive to Puerto Lobos)

Caborca Lodging

Important Tourism Safety Note

The August 2018 State Department travel advisory recommended highway 37 between Caborca and Puerto Peñasco as a safe travel route for U.S. government employees and tourists. Highway 37 connects Caborca to the coastal communities of Desemboque and Puerto Lobos.

December 2018 Events in Sonora, Mexico

December 2018 Events in Sonora

December 2017 Events in Sonora, Mexico

This last month of the year is when two of the country’s biggest religious events occur, the feast day of Mexico’s patron saint, the Virgin of Guadalupe, and Christmas. The Christmas season is also a time when friends, families and coworkers get together for the seasonal fiestas known as posadas.

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Festival Cultural “Sauce en el Agua” (Willow in the Water)
Hustabampo
This cultural and arts festival starts in late November, and celebrates the 142nd anniversary of the founding of Huatabampo. Its name reflects the meaning of the name Huatabampo, words in the language of the Mayo that mean “willow in the water.”

Peregrinations to the Virgin of Guadalupe

Many parishes have a peregrination procession on the days prior to the feast day of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Sometimes the processions collect canned goods and other non-perishable food items for the parish.

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Feast Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe
This is a major religious holiday in Mexico, as most pueblos hold celebrations in honor of the country’s patron saint. It is also the day of the largest peregrination procession for the Virgin of Guadalupe.

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Las Posadas
This is the traditional Christmas party season, so named in remembrance of Mary and Joseph’s journey to Bethlehem.

During this time of the Christmas season, kindergarten and elementary school students may present a Pastorela, a play that depicts the Nativity.

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Christmas Eve
The last posada is held on Christmas Eve, also known as Noche Buena, when families traditionally have a late-night dinner. Masses are also held on Christmas Eve.

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Navidad – Christmas
Christmas Day masses, gift exchanges. The Christmas season continues until the Dia de los Tres Reyes (Day of the Three Kings) on January 6, when children receive their last Christmas gifts.

Año Nuevo – New Year’s Eve
December 31st

A peregrination for the Virgin of Guadalupe in Santa Ana, Sonora

Christmas Kinder Pastorela in Sonora, Mexico

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November 2018 Events in Sonora Mexico

November 2018 Events in Sonora

November 2018 Events in Sonora, Mexico

Happenings and events in the state of Sonora, Mexico for the month of November 2018.

While the northern regions may be experiencing winter cold, it is hard to even imagine that it is winter in Sonora, with sunshine and temperatures in the mid-80’s. All the better to enjoy outdoor events.

November begins with the traditional remembrance days of All Saints Day and Day of the Dead – Dia de los Muertos. The other major November religious event in Sonora is the Festival of the Virgin of Balvanera, a major religious and cultural festival in La Aduana, in Southern Sonora near Alamos.

Guaymas pays homage to that delicious crustacean – shrimp – all month. Bikers will descend on Rocky Point for the annual mega biker event, the Rocky Point Rally. And most cities will have a parade on Revolution Day, in observance of the Mexican Revolution of 1910 – 20.

All Month

Shrimp Festival
Guaymas
This delicious crustacean is honored throughout the month of November in the seaport city of Guaymas. Events include samples of shrimp recipes and a variety of art and cultural events. More information is available from the Guaymas Office of Conventions and Visitors

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All Saints Day – Día de todos los Santos
Día de los Santos Inocentes
This is best known as the Catholic feast day of All Saints, and it is also the day when children who have passed away are remembered.

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Day of the Dead – Dia de los Muertos
This date is also the Catholic feast day of All Souls – Fieles Difuntos
Deceased relatives are remembered and honored in cemeteries and family homes throughout Mexico in this unique cultural celebration. In Sonora, this includes the construction of shrines in homes and public places, to honor the recently deceased. Read more about Day of the Dead in Sonora.

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Rocky Point Rally
Puerto Peñasco
This annual biker fest is not only a lot of fun, but it also raises money for charitable causes. Events include a poker run, stunt shows, and other biker competitions. You don’t need to be a biker to enjoy and participate in the event, there will be a variety of other fiestas as well. More information

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Día de la Revolucion – Revolution Day
(Observed this year on Monday, November 19)
Parades and festivals mark this anniversary of the 1910 Mexican Revolution. While not as big as the September 16th Independence Day celebrations, schools, banks and government offices are closed in observance of this national holiday.

Festival of Our Lady of Balvanera
La Aduana
This annual festival honors the Virgin of Balvanera in the small pueblo of La Aduana, Sonora (near Alamos). Many of the faithful walk the 20+ mile route from Navojoa to La Aduana to fulfill a manda or simply express their devotion to the Virgin of Balvanera.

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Southern Arizona Desert Racing (SADR) – Cholla 250
Puerto Penasco
Desert racing at various locations near Rocky Point.

Pan de muerto - bread of the dead - on a Day of the Dead altar

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