International Chamber Music Festival
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, July 31 to August 17
The second most important international music festival in Mexico features award-winning international ensembles, guest musicians and local artists. This year's line-up includes the Miami String Quartet and the Ahn Trio.
Web Site: International Chamber Music Festival
Fiestas de la Vendimia - Wine Festival
Ensenada, Baja California, July 31 to August 17
A celebration of the grape harvest that includes visits to wineries, wine tasting, fine dining and concerts.
Web Site: Fiestas de la Vendimia
Feria de Huamantla - Huamantla Fair
Huamantla, Tlaxcala, August 5 to 20
An event dedicated to the Virgin Mary in which miles of city streets are decorated with beautiful tapestries made of colorful flower petals and colored sawdust. A running of the bulls follows, along with traditional dances and a fair.
A description of the festivities from The Real Mexico Web Site: The Night No One Sleeps
Web Site: Feria de Huamantla
Exposicion Nacional de Artesanias - National Handicrafts Trade Fair
Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, August 12 to 16
Over 130 Mexican artisans from all over the country exhibit their artistic wares at this handicrafts fair near Guadalajara. Jewelry, furniture, candles, ceramics, pewter, wood accessories, and blown glass are among the products showcased.
Web Site: ENART
Festival Internacional Musica y Escena - Music and Scene Festival
Mexico City, August 23 to September 7
This interdisciplinary festival is now in its 10th year. This year's edition of the festival will include three special productions: a staging of "Kafka's Fragments" by Hungarian composer György Kurtág adapted by Belgian director Wouter Van Looy; a contemporary Mexican version of Igor Stravinsky's ballet "Petroushka," using marionettes instead of dancers; and a children's theatre production called "Wanted: A Family," by Berta Hiriart, with original music by Mexican composer Eugenio Toussaint.
Web Site: Festival Internacional Musica y Escena
Las Morismas de Bracho
August 28 to 31, Zacatecas
In this popular annual celebration, a series of historical representations of battles of Moors and Christians take place on the Lomas de Bracho. The event also commemorates St. John the Baptist, whose Saints' day is celebrated on August 29th.
Web Site: Las Morismas de Bracho Information (in Spanish)
Festival del Chile en Nogada
Puebla, Puebla, Month of August
Mexico’s national dish is commemorated every year at this festival which includes a contest for the best recipe. Activities take place throughout the month of August, with the finals on the last Sunday. The best recipe for this traditional Mexican dish receives a prize.
More info: Chile en Nogada Festival
Puebla City Guide
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Encuentro Internacional del Mariachi y de la Charreria - Mariachi Festival
Guadalajara, Jalisco, August 28 to September 7
Guadalajara's most important cultural event of the year, this annual festival captures the essence of the city. Musicians come from around the world to listen, audition, and compete. Performances take place on the streets, and in various venues throughout the city.
Web Site: Mariachi Festival
Guadalajara City Guide
