JANUARY | ||||
Date |
Event |
Place & Hour |
Additional Information |
Organizer |
Thru February 29 |
“RAÍZ (ROOT)” ART EXPOSITION |
Museo Histórico Regional de Ensenada |
Opened in December 2007, this exhibition features nearly a dozen abstract acrylic paintings by Ensenada artist Luis Gabriel Razo at the Museo Histórico Regional (former Ensenada jail) |
Museo Histórico Regional de Ensenada |
Thru March 31 |
GUIDED WHALE WATCHING TOURS |
Todos Santos Bay |
View the magnificent California gray whales near Ensenada’s Todos Santos Bay as they migrate toward their warm breeding grounds along the Baja peninsula’s central Pacific coast. |
Sergio’s Sport Fishing |
Thru March 31 |
WHALE WATCHING EXCURSIONS IN GUERRERO NEGRO, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR |
Scammon’s Lagoon |
Experience a close-up encounter with the California gray whales and their calves in their warm mating and breeding grounds of Scammon’s Lagoon (Laguna Ojo de Liebre). Located approximately 370 miles south of Ensenada, Guerrero Negro is the northern gateway to the state of Baja California Sur. |
Malarrimo Eco-Tours |
January 7, 14, 21 & 28 |
DAVID LYNCH FILM SERIES |
Ensenada’s Centro Estatal de las Artes (CEARTE) |
The Cine Club of Ensenada’s Centro Estatal de las Artes presents a series of four films by Oscar-nominated American director David Lynch, known for his surreal movies that feature a singularly dark and disturbing view of reality. The free showings of “Wild at Heart” (1990) on January 7, “Blue Velvet” (1986) on January 14, “Mulholland Drive” (2001) on January 21, and “Inland Empire” (2006) on January 28t ake place in the Sala Ernesto Muñoz Acosta of Ensenada’s Centro Estatal de las Artes (CEARTE) |
Ensenada’s Centro Estatal de las Artes (CEARTE) |
January 11-February 15 |
“CON LAS SOBRAS DE MIS SUEÑOS, ME SOBRA PARA COMER (WITH THE LEFTOVERS FROM MY DREAMS, I HAVE ENOUGH LEFT OVER TO EAT)” ART EXPOSITION |
Galería de la Ciudad in the northern end of the Riviera Cultural Center |
Miguel Ramón Tamayo of Mexicali presents his installation art and assemblages in the Galería de la Ciudad in the northern end of the Riviera Cultural Center, Blvd. Costero (Lázaro Cardenas), Ensenada. The January 11 artist reception at 7:30pm is open to the public. |
Instituto de Cultura de Baja California |
January 12 & 13 |
“A MAJORITY OF ONE,” A PLAY |
Gertrude Pearlman Theatre at Campo La Jolla in Punta Banda |
The Rosarito Theatre Guild presents the love story of a Jewish widow and a wealthy Japanese widower who develop an attraction but must learn again the lessons of tolerance, kindness and forgiveness on Sat. at 7pm and Sun. at 2pm at Gertrude Pearlman Theatre at Campo La Jolla in Punta Banda. |
Info & tickets: |
January 16 |
HISTORICAL BOOK PRESENTATION |
Sala Ernesto Muñoz Acosta of |
Historian Alejandro Espinoza Arroyo introduces his new book, “Linaje Espinoza en El Rosario, Baja California: Así sobrevivieron nuestros pioneros (The Espinoza Lineage of El Rosario: The Way of Survival of the Baja California Pioneers) |
CEARTE |
January 24-April 14 |
“CONVERSACIONES (CONVERSATIONS)” PHOTO EXPOSITION |
Sala Ernesto Muñoz Acosta of |
Mexico City/Ensenada photographers Natalia Delgado and Fabián Bautista exhibit their color and black & white digital works in the Sala Ernesto Muñoz Acosta of Ensenada’s Centro Estatal de las Artes (CEARTE) |
CEARTE |
January 24-May 15 |
“ABSTRACTO 02 COLECCIÓN ING (ABSTRACT 02 ING COLLECTION)” ART EXPOSITION |
Sala de Exposiciones of |
A collective exhibition of more than three dozen paintings, lithographs and sculptures created between 1961 and 1985 by more than two dozen of Mexico’s most distinguished artists in the Sala de Exposiciones of Ensenada’s Centro Estatal de las Artes (CEARTE) |
CEARTE |
January 31-February 5 |
90th ANNIVERSARY “LA FIESTA DE LAS CALIFORNIAS 1918-2008” CARNAVAL |
2pm along Av. Ruiz and Blvd. Costero. |
One of the city's largest and most popular events, Ensenada’s Mardi Gras attracts a multitude of national and international visitors. In the evening, enjoy regional foods and libations, games and rides, live entertainment and dancing in the streets along Av. Ruiz. Don’t miss the lavish parades of colorful floats and costumed dancers on Sat., Sun. and Tues. |
Special Events Committee |
FEBRUARY | ||||
Date |
Event |
Place & Hour |
Additional Information |
Organizer |
January 31-February 5 |
90th ANNIVERSARY “ LA FIESTA DE LAS CALIFORNIAS 1918-2008” CARNAVAL |
2pm along Av. Ruiz and Blvd. Costero. |
One of the city's largest and most popular events, Ensenada’s Mardi Gras attracts a multitude of national and international visitors. In the evening, enjoy regional foods and libations, games and rides, live entertainment and dancing in the streets along Av. Ruiz. Don’t miss the lavish parades of colorful floats and costumed dancers on Sat., Sun. and Tues. |
Special Events Committee |
Thru February 15 |
“CON LAS SOBRAS DE MIS SUEÑOS, ME SOBRA PARA COMER (WITH THE LEFTOVERS FROM MY DREAMS, I HAVE ENOUGH LEFT OVER TO EAT)” ART EXPOSITION |
Galería de la Ciudad in the northern end of the Riviera Cultural Center |
Miguel Ramón Tamayo of Mexicali presents his installation art and assemblages in the Galería de la Ciudad in the northern end of the Riviera Cultural Center, Blvd. Costero (Lázaro Cardenas), Ensenada. The January 11 artist reception at 7:30pm is open to the public. |
Instituto de Cultura de Baja California |
Thru February 29 |
“RAÍZ (ROOT)” ART EXPOSITION |
MUSEO HISTÓRICO REGIONAL (FORMER ENSENADA JAIL) |
Opened in December 2007, this exhibition features nearly a dozen abstract acrylic paintings by Ensenada artist Luis Gabriel Razo at the Museo Histórico Regional (former Ensenada jail) |
Museo Histórico Regional de Ensenada |
Thru March 31 |
GUIDED WHALE WATCHING TOURS |
Todos Santos Bay |
View the magnificent California gray whales near Ensenada’s Todos Santos Bay as they migrate toward their warm breeding grounds along the Baja peninsula’s central Pacific coast. |
Sergio’s Sport Fishing |
Thru March 31 |
WHALE WATCHING EXCURSIONS IN GUERRERO NEGRO, BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR |
Scammon’s Lagoon |
Experience a close-up encounter with the California gray whales and their calves in their warm mating and breeding grounds of Scammon’s Lagoon (Laguna Ojo de Liebre). Located approximately 370 miles south of Ensenada, Guerrero Negro is the northern gateway to the state of Baja California Sur. |
Malarrimo Eco-Tours |
Thru April 14 |
“CONVERSACIONES (CONVERSATIONS)” PHOTO EXPOSITION |
Sala Ernesto Muñoz Acosta of |
Mexico City/Ensenada photographers Natalia Delgado and Fabián Bautista exhibit their color and black & white digital works in the Sala Ernesto Muñoz Acosta of Ensenada’s Centro Estatal de las Artes (CEARTE) |
CEARTE |
Thru May 15 |
“ABSTRACTO 02 COLECCIÓN ING (ABSTRACT 02 ING COLLECTION)” ART EXPOSITION |
Sala de Exposiciones of |
A collective exhibition of more than three dozen paintings, lithographs and sculptures created between 1961 and 1985 by more than two dozen of Mexico’s most distinguished artists in the Sala de Exposiciones of Ensenada’s Centro Estatal de las Artes (CEARTE) |
CEARTE |
February 4, 11, 18 & 25 |
HERZOG VS. KINSKI GERMAN FILM SSERIES |
Sala Ernesto Muñoz Acosta of Ensenada’s |
The Cine Club of Ensenada’s Centro Estatal de las Artes presents a series of four films starring Klaus Kinski that were directed by Werner Herzog. The free showings of “Aguirre, the Wrath of God” (1973) on February 4, “Woyzeck” (1979) on February 11, “Fitzcarraldo” (1982) on February 18, and “Cobra Verde” (1987) on February 25 |
CEARTE |
MARCH | ||||
Date |
Event |
Place & Hour |
Additional Information |
Organizer |
Thru March 31 |
GUIDED WHALE WATCHING TOURS |
Todos Santos Bay |
View the magnificent California gray whales near Ensenada’s Todos Santos Bay as they migrate toward their warm breeding grounds along the Baja peninsula’s central Pacific coast. |
Sergio’s Sport Fishing |
March 28-30 |
OFF ROAD RACE EL ALAMO 200 |
El Alamo, B. C. |
Four turn circuit with 50 mile track with participation of ATGVs, Motorcycles and four-wheel vehicles. |
RECORD |
APRIL | ||||
Date |
Event |
Place & Hour |
Additional Information |
Organizer |
April 19 |
29TH SPRING ROSARITO-ENSENADA FUN BICYCLE RIDE |
Carretera libre Tijuana - Ensenada |
Family bike Ride with more than 6,000 cyclists, who will travel through 50 miles of old road Tijuana-Ensenada, Start at Blvd. Benito Juárez in front Rosarito Beach Hotel to end with a great fiestal in the Manzana 8 in front of Centro Riviera del Pacifico in Ensenada |
Andrés Muñóz Gomez / Director |
April 25-27 |
61ST NEWPORT TO ENSENADA YACHT RACE |
Southern coasts of California and Baja California |
Celebrating the 61th edition which expects a tournout of 450 sailboats that will set sail Friday 25 from Newport Beach, California, To end the port of Ensenada. |
NOSA (New Port Ocean Sailing Association) |
MAY | ||||
Date |
Event |
Place & Hour |
Additional Information |
Organizer |
May 2 & 3 |
CABALGATA VAQUERA EL ALAMAR |
RANCHO EL ALAMAR |
A 4-5 hour guided horseback riding adventure in the Sierra de Juarez. Registration fee includes meals and overnight camping (bring your own tent and equipment) at Rancho El Alamar |
Sr. Alfredo Vizcarra |
11 |
7 TH INTERNACIONAL HALF MARATÓN |
Ensenada, B.C. |
21 km. Athletic run to Sports center Juan A. Rodriguez Sullivan. The route is certified by the International Confederacy of Athletics. There will be 12 categories for men and women 16 years old and up. Registration is free. |
INMUDERE |
11 |
FIESTA OF THE FLOWERING VINEYARDS |
Held at a different winery each year |
To celebrate flowering of the vineyards that gives start to the production season of the grape for different wines types. |
Baja California Winemakers Association |
May 24 & 25 |
15TH ANNUAL GUILLERMO'S YELLOWTAIL SPORTFISHING TOURNAMENT |
Bahía de los Ángeles, B.C. |
Exclusive Tournament for fishing of Jurel (Yellow Tail) beginning to 5:30 hrs. and the participants will have until the 16:00 hrs. to report itself with its fish. the participants will be able to use their own boat or rent one. prize is in cash for the biggest catch,trophies for other winners |
Sr. Guillermo Galván |
May 24 & 25 |
29TH ANNUAL LA MISIÓN FIESTA |
La Misión, B.C. |
Two day celebration Festival in honor to the Mission of San Miguel Arcángel. The visitor and his family can enjoy Mexican rodeo, dance, Mexican and typical food of the region, music, exhibitions, and more. |
School Tourism UABC |
May 25 |
HORSE, ART AND WINE FESTIVAL 6th EDITION |
Adobe Guadalupe vineyard |
Event in the ecuestrian area of Adobe Guadalupe Vineyards, Special School with Spanish horses and western style horse back rider, obstacles hurdles, Mexican Cowboys, in addition there will be flamenco dance and Cuban contemporary dance, participation of vineyards from the region, as well as painters and craftsmen. food sale (paella, tacos, steaks), lot’s of fun. price per person in pre-sale $20dlls and the day of the event $25dlls |
Rancho Ecuestre CUCAPA |
May 25 |
126TH ANNIVERSARY “ENSENADA DE TODOS |
Ventana al Mar |
Organized by founding families of Ensenada, the native people of the region and members of the different communities from foreign immigrants that they have conformed our city from principles of century XX. The event starts at 11 ends 6pm. Free entrance Cultural musical program, food and drinks. |
Ing. Yukio Nishikawa Kinumura |
1 |
10ª AUTOGRAPHS OF RUNNING OF BAJA 500 |
Ventana Al Mar |
More than 40 race car teams that will participate in 38ª edition of the race outside highway BAJA 1000. There will be projection in giant screen of previous races, music, food and drinks , sale of souvenirs related to OFF ROAD. Family Atmosphere 100%. Free admission. |
Periódico El Vigía |
May 30-June 1 |
40TH TECATE SCORE BAJA 500 |
This year’s race starts and finishes in Ensenada. |
The legendary off-road race in which more than 400 four-wheelers, motorcycles and ATVs traverse nearly 500 miles of rugged mountain, forest and desert terrain in their attempts to “beat the Baja.” |
SCORE International |
JUNE | ||||
| Fecha |
Evento |
Lugar y Hora |
Informacion Adicional |
Organizador |
Thru June 1 |
TECATE SCORE BAJA 500 |
Ensenada, B.C. |
International off road , where intrepid drivers travel 500 miles through mounts, valleys, deserts, forests and beaches. This race includes various categories from the one of greater horsepower and that is “trophy truck” to nonmodified autos; in addition one counts on the participation of motorcycles and fourwhelers. |
SCORE International |
June 1 |
11º MUSHROOM FESTIVAL |
Paseo Calle Primera and Blancarte |
Food samples and recipe contest with mushrooms as the main ingredient. Local recognized restaurants participate also available exhibit of product suppliers and services. |
CANIRAC |
June 20-22 |
250 ENSENADA-SAN FELIPE |
Ensenada Municipality and San Felipe Delegation |
Off road race, Start point is at Ojos Negros and finish line in San Felipe, B.C., through Ojos Negros, El Alamo, Jamao, Valle de la Trinidad, San Matías, etc., a total of 250 miles of rough driving. |
RECORD |
| JULY | ||||
| Fecha |
Evento |
Lugar y Hora |
Informacion Adicional |
Organizador |
13-15 |
4TH ANNUAL BAJA ROSARIO FESTIVAL |
El Rosario |
A cultural festival celebrating the founding of of the first Dominican mission, Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Viñadaco, by Friar Vicente Mora in July of 1774. The three-day event features rodeos, horse races, nightly dances with live music, a beauty pageant, carnival rides, regional foods, an art exposition and tours of mission sites, museums and other local points of interest. Festivities begin on Friday afternoon and continue through Sunday night. |
Baja Cactus Hotel |
AUGUST | ||||
| Fecha |
Evento |
Lugar y Hora |
Informacion Adicional |
Organizador |
August 1-17 |
VENDIMIA FESTIVAL / HARVEST FIESTAS |
Ensenada, B.C. |
Series of cultural, musical & culinary events and a popular fair in commemoration of the birth of the wine, where the main vineyards of the region participate. Program of activities and reservations. |
Baja California Winemakers Association |
16 |
COLORS OF THE HARVEST FIESTA 2008 |
Planta vinícola L.A. Cetto |
Blessing of the first milling, stepped on grape, wine tasting, country style food, bullfights and dances colors of vendimia. |
Vinícola L.A. Cetto |
17 |
GREAT TACO & BEER |
Ventana al Mar |
Food Event. music, dances, raffles, refreshments. Family atmosphere. |
Olivia Herrera Castillo |
SEPTEMBER | ||||
| Fecha |
Evento |
Lugar y Hora |
Informacion Adicional |
Organizador |
September 13 & 14 |
2008 INDEPENDENCE BACK HORSE RIDE |
Rancho Alamar |
A 4-5 hour guided horseback riding adventure in the Sierra de Juarez. Registration fee includes meals and overnight camping (bring your own tent and equipment) at Rancho El Alamar. Horse rental available or bring your own. |
Sr. Alfredo Vizcarra |
September 27 |
29th FALL ROSARITO-ENSENADA FUN BICYCLE RIDE |
Free Road Tijuana - Ensenada |
Over 7,500 cyclists participate in this scenic 50-mile ride along the Free Road that starts in downtown Rosarito Beach and finishes in Ensenada with a fiesta from noon-sunset at Plaza Ventana al Mar on the waterfront at the giant flagpole. |
Andrés Muñóz / Director. |
OCTOBER | ||||
| Fecha |
Evento |
Lugar y Hora |
Informacion Adicional |
Organizador |
10-11 |
FISH & SEA FOOD INTERNACIONAL FESTIVAL |
Check the Program |
Contest of dishes and art Exposure |
CANIRAC |
October 12 |
CELEBRATION OF ANNIVERSARY OF THE REAL ONE OF CASTILLO |
El Real del Castillo, B.C. |
Festivities in honor of the first capital of the Te North Baja California territory, full day event begins at 10am. , it was the first town, just 12 km of Ojos Negros unpaved road. All attending the event are invited to dress just like in the end of century XVIII (1870-1899). Country Music, dances; the most original customit will be awarded with gold. A donation by vehicle will be requested. |
Sr. Beatríz Vda. de Taboada |
17-19 |
MEXICAN SURF FIESTA |
Playa San Miguel, B.C. |
International Tournament of surfing, sanctioned by the ASP (Surfing Profesionales's Association) for its initials in English), world circuit organization Surfing's, which will gather renowned surfer’s from Mexico and Southern California, USA. Two days of arduous competitions in the this surf hot spot beach. A purse of 25,000 $ USD in cash is up for the taking. |
Ricardo Domínguez Production |
NOVEMBER | ||||
| Fecha |
Evento |
Lugar y Hora |
Informacion Adicional |
Organizador |
November 19-22 |
BAJA 1000 |
Blvd. Costero in front of Riviera del Pacífico convention center |
Chronicled in the 2005 full length feature documentary “Dust to Glory,” the Baja 1000 is the legendary off-road race in which more than 400 cars, trucks, motorcycles and ATVs challenge nearly 1,300 miles of rugged mountain, forest and desert terrain in their attempts to “beat the Baja.” |
SCORE International |
DECEMBER | ||||
| Fecha |
Evento |
Lugar y Hora |
Informacion Adicional |
Organizador |
12-14 |
RACE READY 275 ENSENADA-SAN FELIPE |
Ensenada Municipality and San Felipe Delegation |
Race off highway start in Ojos Negros and conclude in San Felipe, B.C., passing through Ojos Negros, Black Eyes, El Alamo, Jamao, Valle de la Trinidad, San Matías, etc. This will be last stage of the national championship of Off Road. |
RECORD |
30-31 |
GRAY WHALE WATCHING BEGINNING SEASON |
Bahía de Todos Santos |
Tour through the bay to watch the gray whale crossing. Guide Tourist, who offers an extensive explanation of the crossing. |
Armadores de Pesca Deportiva, Autorizados por la Secretaría de Protección al Ambiente del Estado |
* |
FORMAL GALA DINNER WITH THE ORCHESTRA OF BAJA CALIFORNIA |
Centro Social Cívico y Cultural Riviera de Ensenada |
FORMAL DINNER accompanied with the great Baja California Orchestra. |
CANIRAC |
* DATE TO CONFIRM
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TIME OR CANCELATION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE EVENT PROMOTERS OR
THE ENSENDA STATE SECRETARY OF TOURISM OFFICE AS FOLLOWS:
DELEGACION DE TURISMO DEL ESTADO
BLVD. LAZARO CARDENAS No. 1477
CENTRO DE GOBIERNO
Ph: (01152646) 172-3022 FAX: (01152646) 172-3081
CORREO
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Ensenada B.C. C.P. 22800
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