Event’s Calendar

If you really want to know the shore’s heart, get involved in activities with the locals. You’ll find mainly patronal festivities where you’ll enjoy the local cultural richness. Get to know Mexican traditions from small town’s perspective.

Jamay

Anniversary of the Municipality of Jamay

calendar March 28th

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Plaza Principal de Jamay

Centro

Festivity where the municipality organizes a cultural billboard with music, dance and expositions, as well gastronomical and handicraft exposition.

Chapala

Chapala Carnival

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Ramón Corona

Malecón

Festivity with parades, floats, music, dancing, and costumes. It’s a vibrant and joyful celebration marking the beginning of Lent, taking place between February and March.

Tuxcueca

Saint John the Baptist Day

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Parroquia de San Juan Bautista

Religious and cultural celebrations in honor of Saint John the Baptist, the patron saint of the municipality.

Ocotlán

Meeting of Two Cultures

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Coronel Guerrero esq. Niños Héroes

Centro

Festivities for the municipality foundation through a series of artistic and cultural activities in a stage installed in Ocotlán's Main Plaza. These events are totally free and are accompanied by pictorical expositions and sculptures. Activities start by 8:00 pm.

Poncitlán

Picón Expo

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Plaza Principal de Poncitlán

Centro

Exposition of the traditional bread "picón" and from products made from that product. Aside from cultural events with regional music groups, theater plays, dance and multiple cultural exhibitions.

Tizapán el Alto

Sugar Cane Fair

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Plaza Principal de Tizapán el Alto

Centro

Event celebrating the sugar cane harvest with exhibitions, gastronomic shows, and cultural activities.

Jocotepec

Pitaya Fair

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Plaza Principal de Jocotepec

Centro

An event dedicated to the exotic fruit grown in the region, with tastings and cultural activities.

Ajijic

Corn Fair

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Plaza Principal de Ajijic

Centro

Event celebrating the importance of corn in Mexican culture with exhibitions, culinary demonstrations, and cultural activities.

Jocotepec

Jocotepec Cultural Festival

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Centros Culturales y Plaza Principal

Cultural gathering with artistic activities, exhibitions, concerts, and workshops promoting local culture.

Chapala

Chapala International Film Festival

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Centros Culturales y cines

Film showcase presenting national and international movies with activities related to cinema from October to November at various locations in Chapala, including cultural centers and local cinemas.