Jalisco
Events
“Chivas” Soccer Expo
January, Guadalajara
Every year, the most popular Jalisco soccer team puts on a soccer expo for the fans of "Las Chivas". Enthusiasts of this sport come together for conferences, exhibitions, presentations and everything related to the iconic soccer team of the state.
International Sailfish, Marlin and Dorado Championship
End of January, Cihuatlán
Cihuatlán is a privileged coastal zone on the Pacific Ocean with lots of fish taking the bait. This reputation has made Cihuatlán “the spot” for sport fishing. This annual tournament has great prizes and draws fishermen from many parts of the world.
Anniversary of the Founding of Guadalajara
February, Guadalajara
This celebration is one of the major festivals in the capital and the state of Jalisco. Tapatios (residents of Guadalajara) and visitors alike gather to celebrate the founding of the second largest city in the country.
International Congress of Medicine and Civil Hospitals of Guadalajara Medical Expo
February, Guadalajara
For almost ten years, the Civil Hospital of Guadalajara has hosted this great event. The main objective is to provide updates in the medical field through conferences with carefully selected subjects. This conference is considered one of the best in the country and the western world.
San Patricio (St. Patrick) Festival
March, Cihuatlán
This religious town festival includes parties, games and fireworks.
Regional Expo
March, Puerto Vallarta
More than 40 municipalities in the country meet at this regional exposition. Nearly a hundred new products from different industries are brought to Puerto Vallarta to show and get feedback.
Anniversary of the Founding of Tequila
April, Tequila
Tequila is one of the more recognized states in Mexico because it is the birthplace of the excellent drink that goes by the same name. The founding of the town is celebrated on this day.
Jewelry Expo
April, Guadalajara
Jewelers from all over the country come together to share techniques and products and to attend conferences highlighting updates and news in the jewelry industry.
May Festivals
May, Guadalajara
The May festival in Puerto Vallarta is a traditional event complete with games, attractions, cattle shows, exhibits, food, drink and entertainment. It takes place in an open field in the Pitillal area, on the other side of the port Cruise Terminal. This festival also celbrates Puerto Vallarta’s anniversary.
Virgen de San Juan de los Lagos Festival (San Juan Virgin of the Lakes)
May, San Juan de los Lagos
This is a religious festival with many events.
May Cultural Festival
May, Guadalajara
This event is driven by Jalisco’s Secretary of Culture. This event exhibits the cultures of other countries, like Spain, showing their customs, traditions and other unique characteristics to educate the people of Jalisco, as well as other visitors who come to enjoy the festival.
Tapalpa Outdoors
May, Tapalpa
This event includes adventure sports like mountain biking, shooting, 4x4 racing, model airplanes, wakeboarding, horseback riding, paragliding and cultural events.
Expotur Vallarta
May, Puerto Vallarta
This expo brings together members of the tourism industry including hotels, restaurants, and other tourist service providers with the purpose of maintaining a high standard of quality of services offered to tourists.
Latin American Exposition of Crafts, Antiques, Gifts and Decorations
June, Guadalajara
The art and craft industry of Jalisco meets at this important event and exhibits antiques, gifts, decorations and all types of crafts from Jalisco Mexico.
National Gift and Mexican Decorative Craft Expo (ENART)
August, Tlaquepaque
Tlaquepaque has hosted this expo since 1989 with the purpose of reuniting Mexican craftsmen and creating a relationship between retailers in this industry. Currently, there are more than 16,000 businesses in the ENART database.
CONFITEXPO (Candy Industry Expo)
August, Guadalajara
This event was first organized by the Dulcelandia (Candyland) Magazine in 1986. The expo brings together suppliers, manufacturers and importers from this industry to share innovations, promotions and opportunities with attendess to take their products national as well as import and export.
International Mariachi and Charrería Festival
September, Guadalajara
This event celebrates and preserves the Mexican tradition of the Charrería and the Mariachi. This festival has been celebrated for a dozen years with great folklore, tradition, concerts, parades, programs and parties.
Annual Charro Championship
September, Guadalajara
Since Jalisco has the most Charrería in the country, this annual championship is held here to test their strength, skill, abilities and tricks.
Charro Day
September, Guadalajara
This day commemorates an icon of Mexico, the Charro.
Ocotlán Festival
Last weekend of September, Ocotlán
This event is accompanied by a fair, various popular activities and a religious celebration.
October Festival
October, Guadalajara
This event includes traditional fairs, artists and a large craft expo that showcases the culture of Jalisco.
International Book Fair
November, Guadalajara
This fair is sponsored by the University of Guadalajara for nine days every year, on the last Saturday of November. It is the most important Spanish language book event in the world. The fair will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2006. The exhibit space is 26,000 square meters and is divided into different subject areas.
Puerto Vallarta Marathon
November, Puerto Vallarta
This sporting event draws athletes from all over the world to compete at this beautiful port.
Gourmet Festival
November, Puerto Vallarta
Chefs from around the world, representing 23 of the most prestigious international restaurants, unite to prepare innovative dishes of the highest quality.
International Fishing Tournament
November, Puerto Vallarta
The best fishermen from around the world gather in Puerto Vallarta to try to catch the biggest fish.
National Tequila Fair
November, Tequila
Tequila makers gather together to prove their products and share innovations in distillation, storing and maturing of this excellent Mexican drink.
Zapopan Fair
Beginning of December, Zapopan
This popular event includes parties, games and fireworks.