For ONGOING EVENTS scroll to the bottom.
JANUARY, 2010
- 06: Day of Kings
- 22-30: Music Festival Dr. Alfonso Ortiz Tirado. This international celebration of an Alamos son, Dr Alfonso Ortiz Tirado, attracts classical performers to formal evening performances and a variety of musical genres to the daytime concerts.
FEBRUARY, 2010
- 03-07: The Third Annual Silver Festival is now recognized for attracting some of Mexico's finest silversmiths.
- 10-14: FASHION WEEK: ALAMOS SEMANA DE FASHIONISTA beginning with Las Comadres Fashion Show.
- 23: Carnival
- 24: Mexican Flag Day
MARCH, 2010
- 06: Carne Asada Fiesta Fundraiser for Amigos de Educacion at Rancho Palomar.
- 15: A day honoring the birthday (March 21) of Benito Juarez (1806-1872)
- 21: First day of spring is celebrated with a children's parade
- 26: Sorrowful Friday / Viernes de Dolores. Over 50 altars, in observance of Our Lady of Sorrows, are displayed around town.
APRIL 2010 - Month of the Child
to April 04: Semana Santa - Easter week with special masses
MAY 2010
- 01: Mexican Labor Day
- 05: Cinco de Mayo commemorating the Battle of Puebla, 1862. Parade
- 10: Mexican Mother's Day
JUNE 2010
- 7-11: 8th Anniversary of La Casa de la Cultura "Maria Felix Guerena" with exhibitions, workshops, film screenings and the unveiling of La Paloma de la Paz a project led by Tony Estrada, the Director of Museo Costumbrista and a group of children who have created a large Dove of Peace sculpture using outlawed plastic weapons. On the night of the 11th enjoy Noche Bohemia with dinner and entertainment. For details see Sr. Estrada at the Museum.
- 17: Mexican Father's Day
- 24: Dia de San Juan traditional day for the first day of rain.
SEPTEMBER 2010
- 15: El Grito or Cry given by the current mayor at the Palacio at midnight, as it was given to start the War of Independence
- 16: Anniversary of Independence from Spanish rule, 1810 celebrated with a parade
OCTOBER 2010
- 12: Day of the Race. A national holiday celebrating Columbuses' arrival to the Americas 1492.
- 27-30: Fall Pilots' Reunion at Hacienda de los Santos. See their events calendar.
NOVEMBER 2010
- 01: Day of the Dead honoring children who have died
- 02: Day of the Dead - families gather at the cemetery to share the day with deceased family members at the gravesite.
- 20: Mexican Revolution Day (1910) Parade
- 21: Festival of Our Lady of Balvanera in La Aduana
DECEMBER 2010
First Week: Festival de los Patronales celebrating the Patroness of Alamos, the Blessed Virgin Mary
- 12: Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico's patroness
- 14-16: Posadas during which people reeanact Joseph and Mary looking for shelter.
JANUARY 2011
- 19-24: Music Festival Dr. Alfonso Ortiz Tirado. This international celebration of an Alamos son, Dr Alfonso Ortiz Tirado, attracts classical performers to formal evening performances and a variety of musical genres to the daytime concerts.
FEBRUARY 2011
- 16-20: 4th Annual Silver Festival is now attracting some of Mexico's finest silversmiths. Contact local hotels for more information or see the events calendar at Hacienda de los Santos.
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ONGOING EVENTS
Homes Tours
Sat 10 am, Museum, Plaza de Armas. November – April $10 US or peso equivalent. Amigos de Educación sponsor this guided tour of 3 houses in the historical district. The $10 fee is used by the Scholarship Fund to sponsor over 300 children of Alamos to continue their education.
Tiangus
Sunday morning market is along the Arroyo Aduana.
Yoga with Jennifer Mackay Tues, Thurs, Sat. 8:30-10:00 at El Pedregal strawbale studio. All levels welcome. November through April
Mass at the La Parroquía de la Purisima Concepción,
Sundays 6:30, 8:30, 12:00 and 18:00
Monday to Saturday 6:30 am, 18:00
History Club, Thursdays at 10:00 'in season' at Hacienda de los Santos Resort, Tacabaya entrance – Contact Bev Krucek 428-0390
Tennis Lessons with tennis pro Jorge Santini, Saturdays at 8:00 and 9:00 at the Tennis Courts across from the airport. Jorge is a talented, bilingual instructor. Arrive at the courts or call Kelly at 428-1371
The Alamos Birding Club “Las Alas de Alamos” meets every Saturday morning 'November through April'. The guides have all successfully participated in the bird guide training program, sponsored by ProNatura and the Sonoran Joint Venture.
The 2/3 hours outing costs $100 pesos per person. Reservations can be made by calling Rafael (yes, he speaks English) at the ProNatura office on the Plaza at 428-0004 or by emailing: ecoraw@hotmail.com
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A NOTE regarding events:
Hacienda de los Santos: For all events reserve at 428-0222 or see ‘Hacienda Happenings’ at Hacienda de los Santos Resort
Annual Calendar of Events for Alamos, Sonora, Mexico