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Huamantla Fair (Feria de Huamantla)
Huamantla, Tlaxcala, AUG 14
At this event, dedicated to the Virgin Mary, churches and miles of city streets are draped in a beautiful tapestry of colorful flower petals and decorative sawdust. A running of the bulls follows the solemn event. |
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Mushroom Fair of San Juanito (V Feria del Hongo)
San Juanito, Chihuahua, AUG 12-15
Organized by the Municipality of Bocoyna. Learn more about the various types of mushrooms and their diverse contributions to the culinary world through workshops, demonstrations and taste-testing. This event also features cooking contests and cultural events. www.chihuahua.gob.mx/turismoweb/ |
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Mexico City Marathon (Maraton Internacional de la Ciudad de Mexico)
Mexico City, AUG 17
Mexico City’s altitude makes this popular 26-mile marathon one of the most challenging in the world. More than 15,000 runners of all ages and from all walks of life compete in five categories. This year, the marathon will start and end at Mexico City’s historic central square (the zocalo). www.maraton.df.gob.mx |
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Morismas of Bracho (Las Morismas de Bracho)
Zacatecas, Zacatecas State. AUG 24-27
A reenactment of the battles between Moors and Christians, this event involves thousands of actors and has been held annually for more than 300 years.
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International Mariachi and Charro Festival (13° Encuentro Internacional del Mariachi y la Charreria)
Guadalajara, Jalisco, AUG 28-SEP 7
Annual celebration of mariachi music in the mariachi capital of the world, gathering musicians from Mexico and around the world. www.mariachi-jalisco.com.mx. |
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