March 2018 Events in Sonora Mexico

March 2018 Events in Sonora

March 2018 Events in Sonora, Mexico

March 2018 is during the Lenten season, and many of Sonora’s indigenous groups hold ceremonies, processions and other observances that culminate in the last week of the month – Semana Santa (Holy Week), the week before Easter Sunday.

For example, in many Mayo and Yaqui pueblos, a “Conti” is held every Friday during Lent, when fariseos, church representatives and the community gather for a reunion and procession to the stations of the cross.

9 – 10

Vino Litoral 2018
San Carlos

An annual event that promotes the culture of wine and seafood. Features wines from 25 Baja California wineries, the participation of more than 20 restaurants, art exhibitions and various conferences and workshops. More information.

15 – 18

Festival Internacional de Cine Álamos Mágico
Alamos

An international film festival held every March in the beautiful Southern Sonoran pueblo of Alamos, Sonora. More information.

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Fiestas of the Patron Saint of San José de Bácum
Bácum
Rosario Tecopaco

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Natalicio de Benito Juarez – Benito Juarez’s Birthday
A national public holiday, celebrated on March 21.

Benito Juarez went from humble beginnings as a Zapotec Indian to become Mexico’s only indigenous president. Juarez enacted many social advancements, such as establishing free and mandatory education and establishing the separation of church and state, and is often referred to as the Abraham Lincoln of Mexican presidents.

First Day of Spring
National Mexican holiday

To commemorate the birthday of Benito Juarez and herald the arrival of Spring, in some cities such as Caborca, children dress in festive costumes and parade down one of the town’s main streets.

25 – 31

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 last week of March, make your plans and reservations well in advance, and be prepared for travel congestion and delays (especially at the border).

25 – April 1

Festival Cultural Profesor Enrique Quijada Parra
Ures
An annual cultural festival held in and around Plaza Zaragoza in Ures, Sonora. More information.

29 – 30

Festival Cultural de La Costa
Kino Bay

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22nd Anniversary of Radio XEETCH

22nd Anniversary of Radio Station XEETCH

Etchojoa, Sonora
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Indigenous Radio Station Celebrates 22 Years

Etchojoa, Sonora

Indigenous radio station XEETCH, the “Voice of the Three Rivers” in Etchojoa, Sonora, celebrated its 22nd anniversary over the weekend of February 17 – 18, 2018.

XEETCH transmits music and information in four languages – Yaqui, Mayo, Guarijio and Spanish – to a region that includes Southern Sonora, Northern Sinaloa and Western Chihuahua.

The annual event has become one of the biggest indigenous gatherings of the region, with more than 20,000 attending last year’s anniversary. And from the looks of it, this year there were even more attendees and participants.

Starting in December, the grounds of the XEETCH campus were converted to a large celebration venue, with traditional wood-and-thatch structures occupied by vendors of art and crafts, authors, healers, religious artifacts, dancers, traditional food kitchens and structures where members of various indigenous groups gathered.

Since the event was during Lent, many of the participants wore traditional clothing and masks of Fariseos, a Lenten season tradition of the Mayo and Yaqui peoples. There were also traditional pascola and deer dancers, women in beautiful traditional dresses and other examples of traditional clothing and dance.

For those who are interested in a first-hand cultural and learning experience with the indigenous people and cultures of Sonora, Mexico, the annual XEETCH anniversary offers a wonderful opportunity for a rich cultural immersion.

If you are interested in attending the 2019 anniversary with an Alamos, Sonora tour group, contact Ambos Tours of Arizona.

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22nd Anniversary of Radio Station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora
The 22nd anniversary of indigenous radio station XEETCH in Etchojoa, Sonora

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November 2017 Events in Sonora, Mexico

November 2017 Events in Sonora

November 2017 Events in Sonora, Mexico

Happenings and events in the state of Sonora, Mexico for the month of November, 2017. November begins with the traditional remembrance days of All Saints Day and Dia de Muertos. It is also the month when the Mexican Revolution is celebrated, and there are also some other great events to see in different parts of Sonora.

All Saints Day – Día de todos los Santos
November 1
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.

Day of the Dead – Dia de Muertos
November 2
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.

Noche Magia Cultural Yoreme
November 3, Huatabampo
A festival that celebrates the culture of the Yoreme Mayo. The event features dance, poetry, stories, food, traditional music and popular indigenous music. Starting at 7:00 p.m. in Plaza Juarez in Huatabampo.

Dia de Muertos Altares y Catrinas
November 4, Puerto Peñasco

The coastal resort city of Puerto Peñasco will celebrate the Day of the Dead on November 4, with catrinas and displays of ofrendas, Day of the Dead altars. The event starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Mercado de las Artesanias on Calle 32, also known as Rodeo Drive.

Paseo Annual SLRC – Golfo de Santa Clara

November 4, San Luis Rio Colorado
The Paseo San Luis – el Golfo  is an annual 112km (about 70 miles) cycle tour organized with the purpose of promoting cycling as a sport and promoting tourism in the municipality of San Luis Río Colorado.

Feria de Algodón – Cotton Fair
October 26 – November 4, San Luis Rio Colorado

Shrimp Festival
All month, Guaymas
This delicious seafood treat 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 (OCV Guaymas), info@go2sancarlos.org.

Rocky Point Rally
November 9 – 12, 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

Festival Tierra Sonora
November 9 – 12, San Luis Rio Colorado
A four-day culture and arts festival in the Arizona-Sonora border city of San Luis Rio Colorado.

41st Anniversary of the Crossing (41 Aniversario de la Traviesa)
November 17 – 19, San Luis Rio Colorado
Northwest Mexico’s largest 4 x 4 event will celebrate the 41st year of traversing the Altar desert in fully equipped four-wheel drive vehicles.

Día de la Revolucion – Revolution Day
November 20
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
November 20th, 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 express their devotion to the Virgin of Balvanera.

Christmas Parade
November 25, San Luis Rio Colorado
An evening Christmas lights parade that culminates in the lighting of the Christmas tree in the city plaza.

 

 

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October 2017 Events in Sonora, Mexico

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October 2017 Events in Sonora, Mexico

October 2017 happenings and events in the state of Sonora, Mexico. October is the month when the climate of Sonora transitions from hot summer temperatures to a more moderate fall season.

Festival de San Francisco Javier
Late September to October 9, Magdalena
Hundreds of Yaqui and Papago (Tohono O’Odham) pilgrims walk from the border to Magdalena every year, in honor of the town’s patron saint, San Francisco Javier.  The week of festivities include art and cultural exhibitions, and muchas fiestas. Read more.

Jazz and Arts Festival
October 1 and 2, Puerto Peñasco
The second annual Jazz and Arts Festival will be held at the Peñasco del Sol Hotel in Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point) Sonora.

Grand Poker Run
October 6, San Luis Rio Colorado

Dia de la Raza – “Day of the Race” (Columbus Day)
October 12
This day observes the arrival of Christopher Columbus (Cristobal Colón) in the Americas.  The event coincides with the celebration of Columbus Day in the United States.

Carrera Nocturna 5k – Night 5k Run
October 20, San Luis Rio Colorado

Fiestas de San Rafael and Joaquin Murrieta Days
October 23-24, Trincheras
Descendants of Sonora native Joaquin Murrieta host a festival in his honor, in conjunction with Trincheras’s celebration of San Rafael, its patron saint.

Feria de Algodón – Cotton Fair
October 26 – November 4, San Luis Rio Colorado

Festival de las Calacas 2017
October 27
Casa de la Cultura, Ciudad Obregon

Feast Day of San Judas Tadeo (St. Jude Thaddaeus)
October 28
The patron saint of “hopeless cases and things almost dispaired of,” is widely revered in Sonora, and many towns hold processions, masses and other events in his honor.

Festival del Membrillo
October 28
San Ignacio, Magdalena, Sonora

15th annual Festival de las Calacas
October 28 – 30, Guaymas

Día de Muertos en Víactiva
October 29, Hermosillo

2do Festival Panteonero
Day of the Dead Festivities
October 30 – 31, Caborca

 

 

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Day of the Dead 2017 in Sonora, Mexico

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Festivals, processions and other events
Festival de la Calaca 2017 - Guaymas, Sonora
Day of the Dead - Dia de Muertos - procession in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
Day of the Dead - Dia de Muertos - procession in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
Day of the Dead - Dia de Muertos - in Caborca, Sonora, Mexico
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Festivals, Processions and Events for Dia de Muertos 2017

Cemeteries in every Sonoran city and pueblo will be filled with people paying their respects to the dead by cleaning and painting graves, adorning graves with brightly colored floral arrangements, serenading the dead with their favorite songs and pausing to share a meal at the grave of a deceased loved one.

In addition, many places will also have processions, festivals and other observances, usually at the local Casa de la Cultura or town plaza. Following are some that have been announced for Day of the Dead 2017.

Caborca

There will be Day of the Dead events in Caborca on Monday, October 30 and Tuesday, October 31.

On Monday, a Day of the Dead procession will start at 5:00 p.m. in Plaza 6 de Abril and proceed to the panteon, the city cemetery. A festival artistico will be held at the panteon starting at 7:30 p.m.

On Tuesday, a fine arts exhibition will open at 7:00 p.m. in the lobby of the Abigael Bohorquez Casa de la Cultura.

Ciudad Obregon

The Festival de las Calacas 2017 will be at the La Arboleda Auditorium in the Casa de la Cultura de Cajeme in Ciudad Obregon on Friday, October 27, 2017.

The event will feature an exhibit and competition of altars and tapancos; catrinas; Day of the Dead poetry (calaveras literarias); a Day of the Dead procession; a pictorial collective and engraving exhibit; a gastronomic exhibition; and an arts and crafts sale.

The festival is free of charge.

Guaymas

The 15th annual Festival de la Calaca will be celebrated in Guaymas from Saturday, October 28 to Monday, October 30.

The event will begin at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday with a procession from the Casa de la Cultura to Calle 23, and the festival’s inauguration will be at 6:30 p.m. that evening. Ballet folklorico and other musical entertainment will be performed at the Casa de la Cultura starting at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday’s entertainment will be at three venues: the Guaymas Stage at Plaza 13 de julio; the Sound Stage located in the Callejón de los Triques; and the Mexico Stage, located at the corner of Plaza 13 de Julio and Alfonso Iberri.

On Monday, prizes will be awarded to the best Day of the Dead altars, and the festival will officially come to a close at 8:00 p.m.

For more information, click here to see the official festival page.

Hermosillo

The Instituto Municipal de Cultura y Arte de Hermosillo is sponsoring the Día de Muertos en Víactiva on Sunday, October 29, starting at 7:30 p.m. at the kiosk in Plaza Zaragoza.

Participants are invited to dress as catrinas or catrínes, the traditional Day of the Dead costumes that feature faces painted as skulls. Face painting will be provided starting at 4:00 p.m., at a cost of 50 pesos.

Three prizes will be awarded for the best catrina or catrín. Sign-ups for the competition start at 5:00 p.m. at the InfoMexico booth near the plaza, at Blvd. Hidalgo and Comonfort.

Click here for more information.

Puerto Peñasco – Rocky Point

The coastal resort city of Puerto Peñasco will celebrate the Day of the Dead on November 4, with catrinas and displays of ofrendas, Day of the Dead altars.

The event starts at 5:00 p.m. at the Mercado de las Artesanias on Calle 32, also known as Rodeo Drive.

Day of the Dead 2017 in Ciudad Obregon, Sonora, Mexico
Day of the Dead 2017 in Caborca, Sonora, Mexico
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Calaca of a traditional deer dancer at the Festival de la Calaca in Guaymas, Sonora
Decorative catrina at the Festival de la Calaca in Guaymas, Sonora
Decorative catrina at the Festival de la Calaca in Guaymas, Sonora

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September 2017 Events in Sonora

September 2017 Events in Sonora

September 2017 Events in Sonora, Mexico

September 2017 happenings and events in the state of Sonora, Mexico. September is the month of patriotic fiestas in all of Mexico, and Sonora is no exception. All Sonoran cities and pueblos will be celebrating Mexican independence on September 15 and 16, and there are also other events throughout the month.

First Sunday of September – Aunt’s Day (Dia de la Tia)

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Arivechi – Fiestas patronal en honor a Santa Rosalía (3-4)

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Feast Day of Santa Rosalía

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Suagui Grande – Fiesta en honor de la Virgen del Rosario (7-8)

Villa Pesqueira – Fiesta similiar pero denominada Bajada de la Virgen (7-11)

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Feast Day of the Virgen of Loreto

Bacadéhuachi – Fiesta patronal de la Virgen de Loreto. Verbena popular (8-10)

San Miguel de Horcasitas – Fiesta patronal en honor a la Virgen de Loreto (8-12)

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Feast Day of the Virgen de los Dolores

Sáric – Fiesta patronal en honor de la Virgen de los Dolores

Banámichi – Fiesta Patronal de Nuestra Señora de Loreto. Baile de coronación de la reina y carreras de caballos (15-20)

Grito de Independencia – Grito de Dolores

On the eve of Mexican Independence Day, elected officials throughout Mexico will wave a Mexican Flag while they and crowds gathered below are shouting “Viva Mexico!.” This tradition, also known as the Grito de Dolores, is a tradition that harkens back to when Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla first made the declaration at the start of the Mexican Revolution in 1810.

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Mexican Independence Day – Dia de la Independencia

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Tepache – Festival Sierra Alta (17-18)

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Empalme – Founding anniversary celebration – Festejo de aniversario de la fundación del municipio

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Day of the Photographer – Día del Fotógrafo

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ECOIX Eco Turismo Sonora trip to the lands of the Comcaac Seri – more information

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Festivals of the Sierra Alta (25 – 27)

Bacadéhuachi – Festival de La Sierra Alta

Bacerac – Festival de La Sierra Alta

Huachinera – Festival de La Sierra Alta

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International Tourism Day – Día Mundial del Turismo

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Feast Day of San Gabriel, San Rafael and the Archangel San Miguel

Santos Arcángeles San Miguel, San Gabriel y San Rafael

Soyopa – Fiestas en Honor de San Miguel

Bacerac – Fiestas patronales en honor of San Miguel Arcángel

Bacoachi – Fiestas patronales en honor de San Miguel Arcángel

Bavispe – Fiestas patronales en honor de San Miguel Arcángel (29-31)

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Rocky Point Triathlon
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Last week of September

Magdalena – Fiestas de San Francisco Javier (to Oct. 4)

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