If you are travelling to Mexico in the month of August, you can be a part of various celebrations in
numerous Mexican cities. We are listing some of the most popular festivals that will be held in August 2015. Check out the ones you may want to accommodate in your itineraries.
Chihuahua International Festival
This is perhaps the most popular cultural event in Chihuahua, the largest state in Mexico. From 01st to 24th August, 2015, Chihuahua City and Ciudad Juarez are going to host over 500 cultural events. Dancers, musicians and theatre artists from Mexico as well as other countries will captivate your senses with their powerful performances.
Bisbee’s East Cape Offshore Tournament
This fishing tournament is among the most popular ones that Mexico hosts. Hundreds of teams participate in the festival to win a cash prize of around $4 million dollars. This event transforms East Cape, Baja California into a party destination for five days. The 2015 edition of this tournament is scheduled from 05th to 09th August. Be a part of this ‘open to public’ festival to spend a day out at the beach, watch competitive fishing and feel the thrill when judges weigh the huge catches.
Monterrey International Film Festival
Rated as one of the top five film festivals in Mexico, Monterrey International Film Festival allures audiences and artists from across the globe. One of the main highlights of this festival is MECE, the Student Short Film Showcase, where students from various local universities get an international platform to showcase their works. Into its 10th year, this 6-day film festival will start on 25th August. Cineteca Nuevo León, Teatro de la Ciudad and Auditorio San Pedro are among the venues to watch film screenings, meet stars and interact with filmmakers.
San Luis Potosi National Fair
Scheduled from 08th to 31st August, this fair represents various facets of the rich culture of San Luis Potosi, a Mexican state which is bordered by nine other states. The festival offers an opportunity to explore the eclectic culture of this Mexican state at theatre performances, art exhibitions, and opera and dance shows.
