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

1

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.

2

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.

8 – 11

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

20

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.

30

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