Two gastronomic events, the annual coast dance festival, a tamal fair and various sporting events are among the many activities scheduled for next month at the annual Fiestas de Noviembre. This year’s celebration also includes a Guelaguetza of the Sea, a new event modeled after the famous Guelaguetza held every year in Oaxaca city.
The official calendar of events is presented below.
November 3. All events at Agencia Municipal
- 10:00 a.m. Exhibit of Mixtec codices reproductions, until Nov. 15
- 10:00 a.m. Painting exhibit, until Nov. 29
- 5:00 p.m. Inaugural Convite parade, starting from Hotel Santa Fe in Zicatela
- 9:00 p.m. Inaugural concert with regional Mexican singer Pancho Barraza
November 4
- 7:00 a.m. First 5 Km recreational athletic race, from Rinconada to Bacocho
- 6:00 p.m. Guelaguetza del Mar, Agencia Municipal
November 5
- 7:00 a.m. 55 Km Bicycle race, Agencia Municipal
November 10
- 10:00 a.m. Continental 7-a-side Soccer Cup at Coliseo 7 on Calle 4a Norte, until Nov. 12
- 2:00 p.m. Manzanillo Gastronomic showcase
- 6:00 p.m. Handicrafts expo and exhibition, at Agencia Municipal
- 6:30 p.m. Concert with Alejandra Robles, at Agencia Municipal
November 11
- 10:00 a.m. Purple snail dye exhibit
- 5:00 p.m. Coast Dance Festival Calenda, from Benito Juárez Market to the Agencia Municipal
November 12
- 7:00 a.m. LED UABJO Triathlon, at Playa Coral
- 12:00 p.m. Tamal Fair, at Carrizalillo Rotary Club
- 5:00 p.m. Coast Dance Festival Calenda, from Benito Juárez Market to the Agencia Municipal
- 7:00 p.m 30th Coast Dance Festival, at Agencia Municipal
November 16
- 4:00 p.m. Plastic arts workshop at Parque el Idilio, until Nov. 30
November 17
- 7:00 a.m. Sailfish fishing tournament, at Playa Principal, unitl Nov. 19
- 6:00 p.m. Boxing tournament at Bienestar Center, Calle 9a Norte 802
- 7:00 p.m. Chilena contest at Agencia Municipal
- 7:00 p.m. Cockfight tournament at Bienestar Center
November 18
- 8:00 a.m. Men’s Volleyball and Soccer tournaments, Bienestar center
- 8:00 p.m. Jaripeo for a Cause, across from Secundaria 86, on Calle 9a Norte
November 19
- 8:00 a.m. Women’s Volleyball tournament, at Bienestar center
- 3:00 p.m. Horse race, in Chila
November 24
- 8:00 a.m. Basketball festival, until Nov. 26 at Bienestar center
- Surf Tournament at Playa Zicatela, until Nov. 26
November 25
- 7:00 a.m. Motocross races, at Cerro de la Vieja track
- 12:00 p.m. Colores y sabores de mi tierra Gastronomic Expo, at Benito Juárez Market
- 5:00 p.m. Bodybuilding contest at Salón Amistad, on Calle 1a Sur
November 26
- 6:00 p.m. Short film festival by creators from the coast, at Playa Bacocho
November 30
- 7:00 a.m. Waterpolo tournament, at Puerto Angelito
- Closing concert at Playa Zicatela
Editor’s note: the schedule presented here can change as events, times and venues could be shuffled around on short notice, and there may be other, smaller events taking place around town.
El Sol de Puerto
