Sunday morning in Todos Santos…
Mexican President Felipe Calderón arrived for the finish of the Baja 150 bicycle race, that started on the malecón in La Paz. He rode a bicycle through the Todos Santos historic district ending at the park.
Baja Off Road race in Todos Santos
President Calderón was on hand for the start of the car portion of the Off Road race from Todos Santos to El Tecolote, then flew by helicopter to San Jose del Cabo.
The first annual GastroVino Festival will take place in the Plaza Pública in Todos Santos, Sunday May 20th, from 1 – 7 pm.
The Festival is dedicated to celebrating the gastronomy and wines of Baja California. Designed for lovers of fresh local cuisine and quality local wine, this is a Festival atmosphere dedicated to getting to know local chefs from the Todos Santos area and their creations and also winemakers and their wines from the North of Baja.
The winemakers from Las Bodegas de Santo Tomás, L.A. Cetto, Baron Balch’é, MD, the new Sierra Laguna winery and others will be here. Entrance fee is 250 pesos at the door and includes a festival-engraved wine glass to taste every wine and also a taste of all restaurants’ specialties. All wineries and restaurants will also sell by the glass, by the bottle
and by the plate at special prices.
There will be constant live music with great artists such as Luna Itzel, Robert Drake Jazz band and Mariachis! Also there will be a silent auction benefiting the Internado, an organization dedicated to housing local kids that come from the surrounding ranches to school in Todos Santos.
Come to Todos Santos on Saturday night and enjoy one of the fabulous winemakers’ dinners at 7pm at Tre Galline and Santo Vino from Hotel California, meet the chef and the winemakers in an intimate setting and experience delicious pairings. Choose your dinner, which includes admission to the Festival the following day and access to the VIP tent. Limited space available. $100usd.
For more information, click on “Events” or visit: www.gastrovino.mx
Todos Santos Cabalgata
This Sunday, March 25, 2012 Todos Santos will host the first annual Festival del Caballo! Starting with the Cabalgata, (Parade of Horsemen) leaving Puente la Muela, the large bridge about 10 KM north of Todos Santos, the procession will travel down the highway and finish at the stadium behind the Pemex gas station in town around mid day.
Escaramuza riders
After the group enters the stadium for the Grand Entry the show will start with 3 troops of Escaramuzariders from La Paz and Los Cabos, performing maneuvers at a full gallop in colorful traditional outfits, with the ladies riding side saddle.
Dancing horse
Also joining will be performances of trick ropers, dancing horses, alta escuela (highly schooled horses), Cala riders, (reining) and even some comedy! Demonstrations of forging (iron work with heated metal), feed, supplies and equestrian equipment will also be displayed during the show. Everyone is welcome to come free of charge to watch, participate and enjoy the event! Bienvenidos!
For more information, please contact Arturo Geraldo, President, 612-127-2317; Cayetano Garcia, 612-140-0793; or e-mail Kaia: kaia@mindspring.com.
Saint Patrick’s Day is being celebrated in many different ways this weekend…
Frank himself will be in Todos Santos this weekend for the Lucky 15th Annual St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Shut Up Frank’s. Green beer, traditional corn beef and cabbage with all the fixings plus live Celtic music by Barry Cloyd. Food starts at 3 pm, music starts at 5 pm.
La Santeña at Hotel Casa Tota is celebrating the day with a special menu to knock your green socks off prepared by Chef Carolen of Wind & C at Suki’s and their own Chef Tony Peralta. 300 pesos per person. Reservations suggested.
If you prefer to dance to celebrate Dia del San Patricio…
Start your evening by catching the sunset at the best view in Todos Santos–the Hotel Guaycura Sky Deck, then stay for the Cuban music show of Noralys Cantero. Ask for their drink specials.
Riddim Forz will be at the Hotel California bar. Tequila, Beers, and Dancing. Music begins at 8pm. No Cover.
7 Clouds to Heaven will be playing live jazz music at La Encantada in La Paz.
Flashback will be rocking Los Barriles at Otra Vez.
Feliz Dia del San Patricio!