Festival Fever

Please check with festival organizers for 2010 and 2011 dates, or visit the Events Section of this site for frequently updated information, as it becomes available throughout the year. Lots of free and special events are listed there too!

Annual events are a main draw for regular visitors. Take a look at the possibilities and cancel all other plans if there's a festival in town during your stay.

If you're a foodie, there's nothing like the annual Gourmet Festival (www.festivalgourmet.com) in the fall and Restaurant Week (www.virtualvallarta.com/puertovallarta/entertainment/restaurantweek/index.shtml) in the spring.

Go fish! Take the pole in your own hands at two annual fishing tournaments in the beautiful waters of Banderas Bay (www.fishvallarta.com) and (www.rivieranayaritfishingtournament.com).

Golf to your heart's content on greens with a view at tournaments, pro-am benefits and playoffs (www.vallartagolf.com).

Enjoy the best of music, dance and art with cultural festivals that peak during the months of November and May. Practice your favorite sport during the annual Sports Classic in May. Attend movies, premieres, parties and more at two film festivals, one in the fall and the other in the spring.

For true Mexican culture, attend the annual national Charro Championships at the local lienzo in Mojoneras. A fun and fascinating event for the family.