Events

April

Patron Saint FestivitiesPatron Saint Festivities at La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

Religious festivity, pilgrimages are performed, cultural activities, dance, live music, handcrafts market stands are set on the main avenue. Address: La Cruz de Huanacaxtle Email:

May

Labor Day (Mexico)

International Day honored with parades here in Mexico

Amado Nervo International Festival

This annual event performed with cultural show, artistic presentations, dance, folklore, crafts, art shows, live music and more, lures local and visitors alike Address: Riviera Nayarit

June

Marine’s Day

In San Blas Port. Very interesting civic homage takes place Address: San Blas Port Website: Sanblasmexico.com

San Pedro and San Pablo Festivities at Mexcaltitán

Locals place onto two boats the images of both saints and perform a pilgrimage through the lagoon. There is dancing, sports and cultural events.

July

Marlin and Tuna International Tournament

Sports fishing tournament, which at its first year had a record participation of local, state, country and foreign people. Website: Rivieranayaritfishingtournement.com

August

Corn Fair in Xalisco, Nayarit

There are also gastronomical shows of products made with corn, among other attractions such as cultural events, sports, dances, cok-fights and the traditional live music at the main plaza. Address: Xalisco, Nayarit

September

Day of the Charro

Charros are honored on their Day with parades on horseback through all the towns that have a charro ring, Puerto Vallarta included Address: all towns that have a charro ring

Independence Day (Mexico)

Celebrated with two days of festivities and fireworks, parades, games, speeches and a military march on the 16th as a national holiday.

San Francisco de Asis Festival

San Francisco, Nayarit better known as San Pancho celebrates its Patron Saint with a pilgrimage, a charro parade, fair on the streets and fireworks. Address: San Francisco, Nayarit

October

Our Lady of Rosario the Mariner Festival

Our Lady of Rosario the Mariner is traditionally honored in San Blas with donned cars, pilgrimages and festivities on the streets. Address: San Blas Website: Sanblasmexico.com

November

All Saints Day, the Day of the Death

A pre-Hispanic tradition, where the spirit which leaves the body is celebrated and welcomed to decorated altars with the favorite foods of the deceased.