June 2019 Events in Sonora, Mexico

Events and experiences in Sonora for June 2019. June is the month when most of Sonora experiences consistent triple-digit temperatures of summertime. The events calendar continues, however, starting on the first of the month with Navy Day (Día de la Marina) which is celebrated in the port cities of Guaymas and Puerto Peñasco.

Other June events include Father’s Day, the Copper Fair in Cananea and several religious festivals, including the feast days for four major saints – Saint John the Baptist, Saints Peter and Paul, and Saint Ignatius.

1

Día de la Marina – Navy Day
Guaymas and Rocky Point

Navy Day is celebrated in all ports throughout Mexico.  The festival in Guaymas offers a reenactment of a naval battle, and fireworks.  Both celebrations include a parade and a host of other fun activities.

1 – 2

Rescate San Carlos 2019 Fishing Tournament and Dorado Derby
San Carlos

This annual San Carlos fishing tournament is held at the San Carlos Yacht Club. Registration is on Friday, May 31 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. followed by fishing on Saturday and Sunday, June 1 and 2. Rules and more information.

6 – 9

Circus Mexicus
Rocky Point

Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers celebrate 20 years of music and fun in Rocky Point. Presented by Mexican Moonshine Tequila. More information.

7 – 16

Feria del Cobre (Copper Fair)
Cananea

This festival dates back to 1941 in a celebration of the Sonoran mining tradition in the towns of Cananea and Nacozari. Includes various artistic, musical and cultural events, in and around the city’s main venue, Plaza Juarez.

8 – 9

Fiestas del Espiritu Santu
Etchojoa

This religious festival begins with a procession from the Church of the Holy Trinity in El Jupare, with a stop for an early morning mass in Huatabampo and on to Etchojoa for the fiestas. More information.

13

Fiestas for the Patron Saint San Antonio
Oquitoa

15 – 16

Fiestas de la Santisima Trinidad
El Júpare
Huatabampo
This is one of the year’s biggest religious observances among the indigenous Yoreme Mayo from El Júpare, Huatabampo, Sonora.
More information.

16

Día del Padre – Father’s Day
Nationwide, third Sunday of June

23

Vespers of the Feast Day of Saint John the Baptist

Vespers (Vispera) ceremony which begins one day prior to the actual ceremony. Participants dance through the night.

24

Fiesta de San Juan Bautista – Saint John the Baptist

This is more of a national religious event than one specifically held in Sonora, although many pueblos hold festivals in observance of this saint.

Legend has it that all forms of water are blessed on this day, and it is also used to commemorate the unofficial start of the desert monsoon season. Celebrations typically include religious events and practical jokes. Read more.

29

Feast Day of Saints Peter and Paul
Fiestas de San Pedro y San Pablo
Celebrated in pueblos wherever St. Peter or Saint Paul (or both) is the patron saint.
Aconchi
Cucurpe
Etchojoa
Huachinera
Suaqui Grande
Tubutama
Yécora

Vespers of the San Ignatius feast day (La Vispera de las fiestas de San Ignacio)

This is an overnight ceremony which culminates on mid-day June 30.

Feria de la Pitaya
Sirebampo, Masiaca, Huatabampo

This is the first year of an annual festival to celebrate the sweet, delicious pitaya. This traditional desert cactus fruit is used to make licuados (smoothies) and other drinks, is integrated into desserts and meals, or just eaten alone. The festival will feature exhibits, workshops, music and more in a cultural experience environment.

30

San Ignatius Feast Day (Fiesta de San Ignacio):

Celebrated in various Sonoran pueblos.

Seri New Year

Celebration of a new year for Sonora’s indigenous Comcáac Seri.