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Calendar of Events in San Felipe
January 2008
1: New Year's Day / Ano Nuevo this is also a legal holiday in Mexico
6: Reyes Magos / Three Kings
This is a time when many families exchange gifts on this day rather than Dec. 25 not so much here in the Baja but in main land Mexico. Time 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the Municipal Park (next to the Fire Dept.)
21: Martin Luther King Day
22: A Taste of San Felipe / El Sabor de San Felipe - “The Taste of San Felipe” - This popular event, sponsored by The Rotary Club of San Felipe, takes place on January 22, 2008. Over 20 eating establishments, from taco stands to large restaurants will prepare samples of their specialties to satisfy your taste buds. This event helps to fund the many community projects the Rotary Club undertakes in San Felipe and enables the club to obtain grants from the Rotary International Foundation. Tickets are only $15 dlls or $160 pesos and will be available as of December 17, at the People’s Gallery and at the Cachanilla Vendor’s Market on Saturday mornings and of course from all Rotary Club members. The tasting tour is from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Ticket holders are free to choose the order in which they wish the visits the restaurants. Order your tickets on line before they sell out with your credit card E-mail sun@hughes.net call or come by the office at Casey's Place please call first 577-1431
25: Art Show and Auction Proceeds go to Rotary Club of San Felipe | Baja Nueva Presents Artist Michael Cunningham - Painting demo & lecture, auction, reception; 1pm-4pm Champagne punch & hors d’Oeuvres will be served Call for more information 686-211-4676 or e-mail bajanueva@aol.com Km #183 N Rt. #5 San Felipe
26: Special Chef Michael Cunningham - Gumbo Dinner, Latin Garden Restaurant 5pm-9pm
New Orleans Seafood Gumbo Dinner with lobster, crab, shrimp, sausage & rice
One Night Only – Sat; dinner includes: salad, gumbo, rice, bread & desert By reservation only 686-209-6369 or e-mail thelatingarden@aol.com Km #183 N Rt. #5 San Felipe
February 2008
1-5: Carnaval San Felipe This is a lot of fun (3 parade Saturday, Sunday, & Thursday) On the Malecon check back for time...
2: Groundhog Day
3: Super Bowl Sunday
5: La Constitucion Aniversario de San Felipe 83 years
6: Ash Wednesday Miercoles de Ceniza
8-10: Code Tecate Race "OASA CIRCULO K 250" SAN LUIS RIO COLORADO SONORA
10: 6th Festival De La Paellas
14: Valentine's Day
22-23: Festival Del Tequila
24: Flag Day in Mexico / Dia de la Bandera Feb. 24, 1887 Nice Parade in the main part of town
29: March 01 & 02 Midwinter West Hobie Catamaran Regatta for more info. Click Here
March 2008
Feb. 29, 1 & 2: of March Midwinter West Hobie Catamaran Regatta for more info. Click Here
1: San Felipe Home Show 2008 click her for more info. Click Here
8: Caminata Cancer Walk The Arches to The Malecon 8:00 AM - Noon Click Here for more info.
9-15: Score Baja 250 Pre Run Week The race Saturday the 15th 6am at the Arch's for photos of this event www.baja250.com
9: Daylight Savings Time Begins
11: Steak in the Park Municipal Park 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Click Here for more info.
14: Aniversario de Mexicali
15-23: Spring Break Spring break varies depending on the college, and is usually staggered over approximately 6 weeks. However, most college calendars post March 15-23 in 2008.
Click Here for a listing of Spring Break dates; 10-12 & 14-16 in San Felipe main dates.
15: St. Patrick's Day
16-22: Semans Santa Week
21: Santo / Good Friday
21: Natalicio Juarez - President's Day
22: de Gloria
23: de Resurreccion / Easter Sunday
April 2008
1:- April Fool's Day
??-??: Jeep Jamboree Click here for more info.
4-6: Code Tecate Race "MEXICALI 500" Mexicali SAN FELIPE Mexicali
5: Sand Drag's Carreras Promotions
12: WOOFSTOCK '08 - San Felipe Animal Rescue's Gigantic Music Festival, Comedy Night and Classic Car & Motorcycle Show on April 12, 2008 at the Salon in the Ejido to benefit our Spay/Neuter Project
??-??: Festival Hipico This is a festival of the Horse this is in the planning stage with the Ejido Plan National Agrario
19: Blues & Arts Fiesta Click Here for more info.
30: Dia de los Niños Funcionario
May 2008
1: Dia del Trabajo (Labor Day in Mexico) Dia Festivo
5: Cinco de Mayo (Mexico's defeat of the French at the battle of Pueblo in 1862 East-Central Mexico)
5: 5th Anual Chili Cook off
10: Dia de las Madres / Mother's day in Mexico always the 10th of May
??: 6 Anual Torneo de Pesca Deportiva
11: Mother's Day
15: Dia del Maestro day of the teachers always the 15th of May
17: Armed Forces Day
23: Dia del Estudiante day of the students 7th grade a above
23-25: Code Tecate Race "VW AUTOPARTES NIGHT RACE" LAGUNA SALADA
24: Laguna Percebu Poker Run
26: Memorial Day observed
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June 2008
1: Marina Nacional. (Marine Day in Mexico) Fiesta Begins at the Fisherman Statue on the Malecon. There will be a Fiesta Queen elected, cockfights, fireworks, celebrations & Free boat rides FUN.
??: 39th Tecate Score Baja 500 Ensenada Race Click Here for more information.
14: Flag Day, US
15: Father's Day / Dia del Padre
21: Summer Begins
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July 2008
1: Canada Day
4: Independence Day
??: San Felipe Fest "Canal 66"
August 2008
1-3: Code Tecate Race "ORW GRAND PRIX" JACUME, TECATE B.C.
16: Bikini Contest, Come show your stuff!
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September 2008
1: Labor Day
7: Grandparent's Day
11: New York Twins Towers
15-17: Fiesta Patrias S.F. 2008 / Sand Drags Carreras Promotions
16: Independencia de Mexico Dia Festivo Dia NO Trabajo
22: Autumn begins / Inicio de Otono
October 2008
3-5: Code Tecate Race "MEXICANA LOGISTICS 300" SAN FELIPE
11: Too Much Fun Pete's Camp Poker Run for More info. Click Here
13: Columbus Day Observed
12: Dia de la Raza
In Mexico, October 12th is a national holiday known as Día de la Raza or Day of the Race. This date is honored in other countries as Columbus Day and under other names; but the event it commemorates and the way in which it is observed have become quite controversial.
31: Halloween
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November 2008
1: Dia de los Angelitos All Saints Day
2: Dia de Muertos All Souls Day
2: at 2am Daylight Savings Time Ends In the USA
7-10: SHRIMP FESTIVAL / Festival del Camaron This is a SUPER FUN TIME with Great Food Shrimp and Tequila
11: Veteran's Day Observed / 11 Veteran's Day
??-??: 41th Tecate Score Baja 1000 race CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO...
20 Parade Dia de la Revolucion.- Mexican Revolution Day / Dia Festivo Parade
21: Bienvenida Pajaros de la Nieve
27: Thanksgiving Day
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December 2008
5-7: Code Tecate Race 2008 "RACE READY 275" MEXICALI-SAN FELIPE
7: Snowbird Festival Location unknown at this time
12: Virgen de Guadalupe Mexico's Virgin of Guadalupe is celebrated always on the 12 of December by hundreds of people here in San Felipe and Hundreds of thousands of people all over Mexico some crawling on hands and knees carrying her image to be blessed and to honor the beloved patron saint of Mexico... In San Felipe we walk down the main streets setting off fireworks and singing songs all week long, this is the 476th anniversary of the dark-skinned virgin's apparition to the India Juan Diego in Mexico City. This Catholic event is a real big here in San Felipe...
??: Parade of Lights 5pm Location unknown at this time
22: Winter begins
25: Feliz Navidad / Christmas Day Dia NO Trabajo
31: New Year's Eve / Festival de Fin de Año
New Years' Dia NO Trabaja |
Oh the things you can do!
Fun in the Sun!
The recreational activities abound in stunning San Felipe. The Sea of Cortez provides a great venue for world-class fishing, sailing and kayaking. The surrounding mountains and windswept sand dunes offer a spectacular panorama for hikes, off-road activities, and rounds of golf at a nearby championship golf course. The community and recreational facilities offered at Playa de Oro and Playa San Rafael are first class experiences in and of themselves.
The Sea of Cortez, once referred to as the "Aquarium of the World" by Jacques Cousteau, will inspire the true ocean enthusiast.
Fishing: The warm, tranquil waters of San Felipe offer a tremendous variety of fishing opportunities. Bass, sierra and triggerfish are just a small example of what can be caught from the shore. If you venture further out, you will find yellowtail and corvina.
Fishing can be experienced in one of two ways; a panga can be rented in town (rates vary by season and number of people), or by contacting one of the agencies listed below. Happy Fishing!
www.tonyreyes.com
www.mexfish.com
www.seaofcortezsportfishing.com
Jet Skis/Kayaking: Jet skis and kayak equipment can be rented at the main beach in town on a fist come, fist served basis. Reservations can also be made at 011-52 (686) 571-4472.
San Felipe is also a land lover's paradise. Although there is an endless list of activities for the water lover, so too is there for those amongst us who prefer to stay dry.
ATV/Off Roading: The beach areas in front of both Playa San Rafael and Playa de Oro are a off-roaders paradise. Think of Cabo before 1990...The pristine white sand beaches serve as your own playground. There are also several ATV trails for all levels of experience. Although some will rent from the company listed below, most bring their own "toys" down with them.
www.sanfelipeoffroad.com
Dining: Jimmy's Bar and Grill, located at Playa de Oro, is a local gathering spot and favorite. Daily menu specials, as well as nightly entertainment, always keep the crowds happy. Live bands and karaoke are just a small example of the activities at Jimmy's. Are you a poker player? Come join us for our weekly Texas Hold 'em Tournament.
http://jimmysbeachbarandgrill.com/events.aspx
Shopping: Some of the best shopping south of the border can be found the city of San Felipe. Look no further than Avenida Mar de Cortez for all your shopping needs!
Golf: A championship, 18 hole golf course was just completed less than a mile from Playa San Rafael. With stunning ocean, desert and tropical landscapes, this beautiful golf course is sure to please the avid golf enthusiast.
Or maybe you fancy doing absolutely nothing at all. And who could blame you? Once you experience the pool areas in both Playa San Rafael and Playa de Oro, you may never want to leave. Maybe a cold drink, some great food, and a little relaxation is all you need. Whatever you desire, it can be found here in beautiful Playa San Rafael and Playa de Oro.
CLICK HERE to view the Palm Springs Pool Designer's DRAFT layout of the Playa San Rafael Recreation and sport pools.
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