Events Calendar of San Miguel de Allende

January
January 1

New Year's Day

January 3

Birthday Juan J. de los Reyes Mtz "El Pipila" and J. Aldama

January 6

Three Kings Day

January 16

St. Anthony's Day

Blessing of Animals
January 21

Birthday of Ignacio Allende

Commemoration of the birth of Don Ignacio Allende, hero of Mexico's fight for independence.
January 24

Departure of Pilgrims for San Juan de los Lagos

During the month

Winter Festival

Chamber music from national and internationally renowned groups
January 14 to February 8

Feria de Léon

This fair is one of the most important traditional events in Mexico. Leather goods, cattle shows, handmade items, restaurants and a funfair make this a great day for the whole family.
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February 2

Candelaria Day

Plant and seed sale
February 5

Constitution Day

February 24

Flag Day

February 26 - 28

National Festival of Jazz

 

AshWednesday

Start of Lent (40 days before Easter)
February - October

Live the magic

A nine month touring cultural event comprising music, theatre and dance.
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Feast of Our Lord of the Conquest

Conchero dances in front of the Parroquia
March 3 - 5

Rally Corona México

National and international participants in this World Rally Championship event.
March 17

St. Parick's Day

March 19

San Jose Day

March 21

Benito Juarez Birthday

March/April

 

 

Semana Santa

 

Evening procession bearing Our Lord of the Column from Atotonilco to San Miguel de Alende

(two days before Easter)
 

Friday of Dolores - Day of the Altars in homes

(Friday before Holy Week)
 

Palm Sunday

(Sunday before Easter)
 

Good Friday

 

Easter Sunday

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April 2

Arrival of our Lord of the Column to the Church of San Juan de Dios

April 12 - 17

Festival de Titeres

April 19 - 23

Medieval Festival

Guanajuato hosts this spectacular event in its medieval town centre.
April 30

Children's Day

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May 1

Labor Day Parade

May 3

Feast of Santa Cruz

May 5

Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla

May 8

Birthday of Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

May 10

Mother's Day

May 11 - 20

Anniversary of the Angela Peralta Theater

May 15

Day of San Isidro

Patron saint of agriculture
May 26

San Felipe Neri Celebration

May 28

Santisima Trinidad Celebration

May 30

Festival on the Valle del Maiz

During the month

XVII National Book Fair

Nationally, one of the most important of its type.
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Annual Festival of Music

 

Corpus Christi Day

(early June)
 

Feast of San Antonio de Padua, Parade de los Locos

(Sundy closest to June 13th)
 

Father's Day

(first Sunday)
June 17 - 19

Festival of Flamenco

June 18

Dia de Los Locos

In honour of St. Anthony of Padua, locals enact parodies in a kind of social and political critique of contemporary life.
June 23

Birthday of Ignacio Rmz El Nigromante

June 26

Anniversary of the Death of General Ignacios Allende and Jan Aldama

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During the month

International Guitar Festival

Performances, classes and workshops designed to increase interest in the guitar.
July 11

Fiesta at Atotonilico

July 18

Fiesta de la Virgen del Carmen

July 22 - 29

Expresión en Corto

Highly acclaimed festival of short films, with filmmakers coming from all over the globe.
July 28 - 30

Hang gliding and paragliding festival

The climate and geography of the region create perfect conditions for these sports and the festival hopes to exploit the huge alternative tourism potential in the area.
July 29 - August 27

Expo Western

All you need to be a cowboy; from carts to jeans.
July 30

Anniversary of Father Hidalgo's Death

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During the month

Expo Guanajuato

Traditional local crafts; talavera (local ceramic style) wool, brass, wood carving, basket weaving, leatherwork among others. Open to retail and the general public.
August 1 - 15

Chamber Music Festival

August 8

Feast of Santo Domingo

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September 8

Battle of Molino del Rey

September 13

Death of Child Heros celebrated

September 15

Independence Grito and Celebration

September 16

Independence Day

September 17

Foundation Anniversary of the 1st Ayuntamiento del Mexico

Independiente
September 27

Anniversary Consumacion Independencia de Mexico

September 28

Civic Act in Commemoration to La toma de la Alhondiga de Granaditas

September 29

Fiesta de San Miguel Archangel & Running of the Bulls

One of the major celebrations is for San Miguel Archangel, the chief patron saint. Held the last Saturday of every September, it includes the running of the bulls Pamplona style through town and traditional dancers, food and music
 

Entrante of Tradicional Offerings clled Xuchiles

(following Saturday)
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October 2

Indians with Xuxhiles Parade

October 3

La Alborada, Dia de San Miguel Arcangel

October 10

Fiesta de San Francisco

October 12

Columbus Day

October 25 - 27

Sante Fe Workshops

 

Tango Festival

 

Cervantino's International Festival

Fireworks, parades, dances and bull fights
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November 1

All Saints Day

November 2

All Souls Day

November 20

Anniversary of 1910 Revolution

 

International Jazz Festival

 

Andalucia Horse Festival

 

Nacional Wool and Brass Fair

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December 12

Feast of Virgin of Guadalupe

Patron Saint of Mexico
 

Start of Bullfighting Season (December to April)

December 16 - 24

Christmas Posadas

December 25

Christmas

December 31

New Years Eve at Jardin